first aid for Emotional Hurts
Dr. Edward E. Moody, Jr., has been a counselor, educator, pastor, and author for more than three decades, devoting his career to helping individuals, families, pastors, and churches navigate life's challenges. He currently serves as Executive Director of the National Association of Free Will Baptists (NAFWB), where he works to strengthen pastors, encourage healthy churches, and equip Christians for effective ministry.
Before assuming his current role, Dr. Moody spent more than 24 years as a counselor educator and administrator at North Carolina Central University. In 2016, he was honored as Counselor of the Year by the organization now known as Licensed Clinical Counselors of North Carolina (LCCNC). He also served as pastor of Tippett's Chapel Free Will Baptist Church in Clayton, North Carolina, for nearly two decades.
Dr. Moody earned a Ph.D. in Counselor Education from North Carolina State University, an M.A. in Clinical Psychology from Middle Tennessee State University, and a B.A. in Pastoral Training from Welch College. His professional credentials have included Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor and Licensed Health Services Provider–Psychological Associate.
Throughout his career, Dr. Moody has been passionate about equipping Christians to respond compassionately and effectively to those experiencing emotional and spiritual difficulties. He has trained pastors, church leaders, and laypeople in providing emotional first aid, including international training efforts in Cuba.
Through his writing, research, teaching, and speaking, Dr. Moody seeks to integrate biblical principles with insights from counseling and psychology to help churches care for hurting people.
He also hosts the Better Together Podcast, which features practical conversations with pastors, ministry leaders, and other guests about strengthening churches, encouraging Christian leaders, and advancing the Great Commission.
Dr. Moody and his wife, Lynne, live in the Nashville, Tennessee, area. They have two adult children and a grandson.
Contact: emoody@nafwb.org