
Our Team
David Elston | MDiv
Executive Director & Counselor
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David was born, raised, and currently lives in Shreveport, LA. After attending LSU and Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, David returned to Shreveport to work in the church. During that time he received CCEF training and interned with Biblical Counseling & Training Ministries. After working for BCTM for 6 years as Director & Counselor, David founded SBC to focus on serving Shreveport.
David is ordained as a ruling elder at Grace Presbyterian (PCA) and is certified by the Association of Biblical Counselors. He is also the author of several books, such as Resurrecting Beauty. David has been married to his wife Jessica since 2010, with whom he has three lively children, Judah, Frances and Hope.
In his spare time David enjoys reading and writing stories, music, and being outdoors - in the garden, on the water, or in the woods. He has written two works of fiction, The Inlet, a children’s novel, as well as Subversive Stories, a book of short stories based on the parables.
Shelly McLain | MS, LPC
Counselor
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Shelly is a Licensed Professional Counselor with an MS in Counseling and is certified with the Association of Biblical Counselors.
Shelly first counseled with students at Centenary College Counseling Center and worked at Brentwood Behavioral Hospital in the Intensive Outpatient and Adult Psychiatric Inpatient units, where she conducted group, individual and family counseling. In 2012 Shelly was promoted to the Intensive Women’s program where she worked with patients with a history of abuse and trauma, and suffering depression, anxiety, grief and loss. She then served as counselor at Red River Behavioral Center.
Shelly especially has a heart for faith-based (ministry) counseling and has served in various counseling, teaching, and administrative capacities within local churches. After studying biblical counseling on her own for fifteen years, Shelly received CCEF training and worked with Biblical Counseling & Training Ministries for five years. She has a passion for working with local church leadership to help people know Christ more fully and live out the gospel in everyday life.
Shelly is blessed with three grown kids - two sons and one daughter. In her free time she loves being outdoors – hiking, jogging, gardening. She also loves baking and listening to fiction audiobooks.
Weston Brown | DMin, MTS
Counselor
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Weston is an ordained minister, biblical counselor, and executive coach who has served as a pastor in local church contexts for over twenty years. For the past 15 years, Weston has lived in Shreveport where he is currently an elder at Covenant Shreveport. He holds a Masters in Theological Studies from Southwestern Seminary as well as a Doctor of Ministry in Biblical Counseling from Southern Seminary. Additionally, Weston is a certified coach through CMM, a member of the International Coaching Federation, and a licensed trainer of COACH Model for Christian Leaders. Lastly, he is certified with the Association of Biblical Counselors.
Weston is married to his wife Lindsay, and, together, they have five daughters. In his spare time he enjoys reading detective novels, studying church history, playing the guitar, and embarrassing his children.
Leadership / Support
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SETH THOMAS
Board Member
Seth is co-owner of Moreman, Moore & Co. He is a member of Norris Ferry Community Church and is married to Kristen, with whom he has four children - Aubrey, Kate, Henry, and Grey.
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TYLER LASH
Board Member
Tyler is an oncologist at Willis-Knighton. He is a member of Norris Ferry Community Church and is married to Lauren, with whom he has three children - John Tyler, Luke, and Ella Rose.
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STEPHEN MAGYAR
Board Member
Stephen is the Branch Manager of Assurance Financial Group in Shreveport/Bossier City. He is a member of First United Methodist Church and is married to Linnae, with whom he has two children, Micah and Emma Jo.
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KEVIN SINGLETARY
Board Member
Kevin is a social worker for Fresenius Medical Care. He leads worship music and is a member of Grace Presbyterian Church. Kevin is married to Hailey, with whom he has four children - Lucy, Lily, John, and Benji.
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QUINN HILL
Advisory Board Member
Quinn is pastor of Grace Presbyterian Church in Shreveport. He is married to Kim and has four children - Corin, Silas, Felix, and Lida.
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PAT DUNN
Accountant
Pat is a freelance accountant. He’s a member of Norris Ferry Community Church and is married to April, with whom he has three children - Claire, Sophie, and Nate.