Joe DeCree is a pastor, chaplain, and Christian counselor whose heart is to walk with people through the hardest seasons of life and point them toward the hope and healing found in Christ. As the pastor of a veteran outreach church and chaplain for the local VFW and first responders, Joe ministers to those carrying heavy burdens—trauma, grief, loss, and the deep spiritual wounds that often go unspoken.

A retired U.S. Army Green Beret officer with 21 years of service, Joe led multiple platoons, companies, and a Special Forces team, earning two campaign medals, a Bronze Star, and numerous other awards. His military journey shaped his understanding of sacrifice, resilience, and the spiritual battles that can follow those who serve. After retiring, he continued pouring into others by teaching Army cadets, instructing MBA students in leadership, and serving as a lay counselor and mentor.

Through his counseling LLC, Joe combines clinical insight with biblical truth, helping individuals understand that real transformation is possible and that God often works through our pain to reveal strength. He believes clients are the experts of their own stories, and he values helping them rise above labels or diagnoses that try to define them. Joe has worked extensively with veterans, suicidal teens, and individuals facing faith crises, spiritual abuse, and life transitions. He also equips other Christian counselors and mental health professionals as a conference presenter.

Joe has been married to his wife for 32 years and is a proud stepfather and grandfather. When he’s not ministering or counseling, he loves being outdoors—hiking, hunting, skiing, and enjoying God’s creation. Whether in the church, the counseling room, or the community, Joe’s mission is simple: to help people encounter Christ’s healing, rediscover hope, and step into the life God created them to live.