About the Author

My name is Dr. Edward Hersh.

I’m NOT a medical doctor, but I AM a heart specialist.

Here is what they usually say about me. 

Dr. Hersh is a Board Certified Christian Counselor (BCCC). In 2010 he completed a Doctor of Religious Studies program in Conflict Management at Trinity Theological Seminary in Newburgh, IN, and in 2001 earned a Master of Arts in Human Service Counseling from Regent University in Virginia Beach, VA. Pastor Ed has completed advanced level training in techniques for healing of the inner person. As an ordained minister he provides chaplain services and pastoral counseling to individuals, couples, and families. His counseling, writing, and teaching, ministry have helped thousands around the world grow in reclaiming their God-given purpose in life. He maintains membership in American Association of Christian Counselors (AACC), Christian Association of Psychological Studies (CAPS), and other professional and ministry organizations.

Past employment experiences have included seventeen years in software development and a variety of jobs in foreign language teaching, social services, and adaptive technology training. Ed’s volunteer Board service has included the VisionCorps, Bethany Christian Services, Virginia Beach Mayor’s Committee on Persons with Disabilities, Breath of Life Ministries, and Pennsylvania Council of the Blind. Ed and Stephanie co-founded a group called Respect Young America (advocating for teens and pre-born children), and Ed is the founding President of Red Rose Council of the Blind.   

Since transitioning to pastoral and counseling ministry in 2000, Ed has worked with a number of churches and ministries including Light of Hope Community Service Organization in Lancaster. Dr. Hersh’s desire is to see professional and para-professional services connected for mental health and addictions treatment to care for the whole person–spirit, soul, mind, and body.

Ed and his wife Stephanie, married since 1980, are parents of four adult children and have grandchildren. They are active in community service and church ministry. They are Innkeepers at Blue Rock Bed and Breakfast near Lancaster, PA. They host many who come to the popular PA Dutch Country for vacation. See more at https://bluerockbnb.com.

Besides the lodging hospitality services, Ed and Stephanie also offer counseling, debriefing, guided retreat, and respite through the BnB Healing Ministry. For ministry information see https://bluerockbnb.com/healing. 

I would love to share with your group in person, or online. Please invite me, and I’ll try to be available.