Arthur Kirby
CCMV Faculty
210.326.4068
The Reverend Arthur G. Kirby II is a counselor for individuals and families, as well as a consultant for businesses, nonprofit organizations and government agencies. In addition to teaching at the seminary, he is the director of the Methodist Health System's Pastoral Counseling and Training in San Antonio.
A Fellow of the American Association of Pastoral Counselors, he is a Licensed Professional Counselor, Supervisor, and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. His past experience includes training ranch horses and dogs, being a pastor, chaplain in medical and psychiatric hospitals, and supervisor and trainer of chaplains and pastoral counselors. He has been an executive director of a nonprofit pastoral counseling center and director of employee assistance for Baptist Health Systems in San Antonio.
Rev. Kirby studied at Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and St. Mary's University, in addition to taking part in an integrative program for psychiatric residents and pastoral counselor residents at the University of Louisville Medical School. Considered a master storyteller, he blends professional counseling, spiritual and consulting skills with folk wisdom and humor. He is in love with his wife and three kids.
B.S., M.S. and MDiv, Abilene Christian University.
