SPRINGFIELD, Missouri — Dr. Kristen Kansiewicz, program director and assistant professor of graduate counseling at Evangel University, has co-authored a new book with Dr. Paul Loosemoore titled Engaging in Counseling Research with Curiosity and Wisdom: A Christian Integrative Approach. It is available for order on Amazon, IVPress, and wherever books are sold.
Published by IVP Academic, the book guides counseling students and practitioners in approaching research not only as a technical discipline but as a reflective, faith-integrated practice rooted in curiosity, humility, and care for clients and communities.
Kansiewicz and Loosemoore explore how Christian values inform the research process from idea development through interpretation, addressing topics such as spiritual formation, theological grounding, ethical discernment, and cultural humility. Designed for classroom and clinical training, the text includes discussion questions and practical exercises.
“As counselors, our research should not simply generate data, it should deepen wisdom and shape compassionate practice,” Kansiewicz said. “We wrote this book to help students and clinicians see research as meaningful, relational work that honors both scientific rigor and Christian faith.”
Kansiewicz, who holds a Ph.D. in Counselor Education from Regent University, developed the Church Therapy model to integrate clinical mental health services into church settings, and has conducted multiple research studies focused on clergy mental health.
Loosemoore is associate professor and director of the Counseling Department at Covenant Theological Seminary and conducts and publishes research on faith-informed counseling while serving as an educator, clinician, and supervisor.
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Evangel University, with the Assemblies of God Theological Seminary (AGTS), is a comprehensive, Spirit-led Christian university in Springfield, Missouri. It is regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the Council for Christian Colleges & Universities. Under the leadership of Dr. Mike Rakes, Evangel educates and equips students to serve the Church and society globally. Evangel offers more than 70 degree programs, including cutting-edge majors, pre-professional pathways, and flexible online options.
Recent recognition includes:
- Top 15% of Christian Colleges in America — Niche (2026)
- Top Performer in Social Mobility — U.S. News & World Report (2026)
- Best Christian University — Colleges of Distinction (2026)
Evangel also holds program accreditations in business, counseling, music, social work, and theology, and is certified as an Excellence in Giving university. Learn more at evangel.edu.