Eric Schumacher | Counselor

I believe that the gospel is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes (Romans 1:16) and that we are transformed by gazing on the glory of Jesus Christ, crucified and risen (2 Cor 3:18). Through my own experience of suffering—including anxiety, depression, loss, and betrayal—I have learned the value of a sympathetic witness who listens well and speaks with gospel-infused compassion. It is a sacred honor to sit with sinners, saints, and sufferers, helping them unpack both their hearts and the hope of the gospel of Jesus Christ.

In my 20+ years of pastoral ministry, I’ve counseled individuals facing depression and anxiety, grief and loss, church hurt and pastoral challenges, and struggles of identity and value. I have particular experience serving pastors, fathers grieving miscarriage, and women seeking to understand their God-given worth.

I am certified by the Association of Biblical Counselors. I am completing an M.A. in Marriage, Family, and Individual Counseling at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. I also have an M.Div. in Biblical and Theological Studies from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary.

In addition to counseling, I serve as the Pastoral Ministry Director for the Baptist Convention of Iowa. I’ve authored several books, including The Good Gift of Weakness, Ours: Biblical Comfort for Men Grieving Miscarriage, and Worthy: Celebrating the Value of Women (with Elyse Fitzpatrick).

I’ve been married to Jenny for over 25 years. We have five living children, one daughter-in-law, and four children we lost to miscarriage. I enjoy long walks, singing, writing, and reading.

I’d be honored to walk with you.

Contact Eric: eric@gospelcarecollective.org