Executive Director
Ron has been the Executive Director of BCC since its beginning in 1989. He holds his Doctorate of Ministries in Biblical Counseling from Westminster Seminary and is a Fellow and Board member of the National Asociation of Nouthetic Counselors. He is also on the board of Low Country Biblical Counseling Center. He and his wife Sherry enjoy traveling to various mission locations and have had the opportunity to teach counseling in many foreign countries. They have three married adult children and seven grandchildren.
You can contact Ron Allchin HERE
You can contact Ron Allchin HERE
Counselor/Teacher
Tim holds a Masters of Divinity From Trinity Evangelical Seminary and is currently on track to complete his doctorate in counseling.
At the age of six, after encouragement from his parents, Tim made the choice to embrace Christ as Lord. Over nine years ago, Tim began working with junior high students at Harvest. Recently, he has taken on a new role overseeing strategies to grow struggling and hurting people through Harvest’s counseling ministry called Group Life. Tim loves the hope found in the gospel and when it comes to people who are thirsty for this hope, Tim says, “I like giving people a drink.”
Tim displays a keen interest in travel, and has only four states left to color in on his travel map: Washington, Oregon, Alaska and Hawaii. Tim loves Ethiopian food, culture and coffee and holds a bizarre affinity for all things Philadelphia, including but not limited to: cheesesteaks, Phillies, and Independence Days firework displays. And should you ever need a pal to go hunting with - call Tim. He passed his hunter’s safety course with flying colors. A special side note: he has never actually been hunting.
You can contact Tim HERE
Tim displays a keen interest in travel, and has only four states left to color in on his travel map: Washington, Oregon, Alaska and Hawaii. Tim loves Ethiopian food, culture and coffee and holds a bizarre affinity for all things Philadelphia, including but not limited to: cheesesteaks, Phillies, and Independence Days firework displays. And should you ever need a pal to go hunting with - call Tim. He passed his hunter’s safety course with flying colors. A special side note: he has never actually been hunting.
You can contact Tim HERE
Counselor/Teacher
Sherry has a Master's Degree in Biblical Counseling from Trinity Seminary, Newburg IN, and has been counseling at Biblical Counseling Center in Arlington Heights since 1994. Sherry and her husband Ron have served in ministry together for over 40 years, with more than 20 years experience in youth ministry and several years teaching in Christian schools. Since 1989 they have worked together at BCC, and enjoy traveling and teaching at seminars together around the globe. Sherry and Ron have three married children who all serve the Lord alongside godly mates. Sherry enjoys reading and gardening, but especially loves spoiling her seven wonderful grandchildren in all the ways a grandmother should!
You can contact Sherry Allchin HERE
You can contact Sherry Allchin HERE
Counselor / Bookstore
Karen is a graduate of Liberty University with a Master of Arts in Counseling. She trained under Dr. Allchin in 1991 and received her NANC certification in 1992. After relocating to the Minneapolis, MN area, Karen started and directed her own counseling center, providing counseling services to over 20 churches. Karen has since moved back to IL and joined the staff of BCC where she has been counseling for several years. Karen wrote an article published in The Journal of Biblical Counseling on "Helping Women with Post-Abortion" and has written several articles for the BCC Bulletin, Mended Lives, and eCounselor's Weekly guide newsletters. She also manages the BCC's two bookstores. Karen presently resides in the Northwest Suburbs with her husband and daughter.
You can contact Karen about the bookstore HERE
You can contact Kim Cunningham for appointments and info HERE
You can contact Karen about the bookstore HERE
You can contact Kim Cunningham for appointments and info HERE
Publication / Technology
Mark is the Publication and IT Director here at BCC. His activities include publishing the eCounselor's Weekly guide, filming and editing media products, supporting his created online scheduler/biller, and presenting all of the the resources through an online eTraining program.
Mark also operates his own website and media business, is a multi-instrumentalist, enjoys adventure video games, and bikes/swims while also fellow-shipping at Harvest Biblical Chapel.
You can contact Mark Madsen HERE
Mark also operates his own website and media business, is a multi-instrumentalist, enjoys adventure video games, and bikes/swims while also fellow-shipping at Harvest Biblical Chapel.
You can contact Mark Madsen HERE
Director of Development
Mike officially joined the staff of Biblical Counseling Center in May of 2011 as Director of Development. His entrepreneurial and corporate experience, especially in business to business networking and strategic planning, contributed towards his success at Scheffer International, an internationally recognized company. Mike enjoys focusing on team building, collaboration, and helping others achieve their potential.
Mike's love for the Lord, his business experience, and his discernment and effectiveness as a lay counselor help him fulfill his role at BCC. He believes that Biblical counseling and compassionately helping people find peace through obedience to the Word is an essential ministry within the Church. Mike and his family are members of Bethel Church in Crown Point IN where he has been active in organizing and leading various ministries of the Church for several years. His wife Linda is his best friend, and they have two children. He enjoys camping, hunting, going into the boonies, and anything fast that he can ride, fly, or otherwise hang on to. Most of all, Mike yearns for the Day his Lord might say to him "Well done!"
You can contact Mike HERE
Bookkeeper
Linda attends First Baptist Church in Downers Grove. She has two sons, two daughters-in-law and four grandchildren who are the joy of her life. Her dear parents and sister live in California where she was born and raised. She loves to walk with her dog Chloe and read in her spare time.
"I am very excited to be part of the team at the Biblical Counseling Center."
You can contact Linda about appointments and financial info HERE
"I am very excited to be part of the team at the Biblical Counseling Center."
You can contact Linda about appointments and financial info HERE
Counselor/Teacher
Don is a graduate of Trinity Evangelical Divinity school with a Master's in Religious Education. For the past eight years he has served as co-director of the Divorce Recovery Ministry at Harvest Bible Chapel. In the past he was a member of the board of directors and the treasurer for Stan Stelchin Ministries. Don has been a counselor at BCC for several years and has contributed numerous articles to the BCC Bulletin and eCounselor's guide. Don and his wife Donna live in Palatine, IL and have 2 grandchildren.
You can contact Don about counseling with him and Marriage and Family issues HERE
You can contact Don about counseling with him and Marriage and Family issues HERE
Office Administrator
Jacki began volunteering at Biblical Counseling Center when they opened their Lynwood office and enjoyed watching them grow and move into their present home in Schererville, Indiana. She participates in women’s weekly Bible study and serves as a part time secretary at her church, Lynwood United Reformed Church.
She and her husband, Paul, have 6 children: 3 married children, one single adult son, one son in high school and one son already with the Lord. She loves spending time with friends and family, especially sharing in the lives of her 6 grandchildren and whatever spare time is left, she enjoys reading.
You can contact Jackie about scheduling appointments in Schererville HERE
She and her husband, Paul, have 6 children: 3 married children, one single adult son, one son in high school and one son already with the Lord. She loves spending time with friends and family, especially sharing in the lives of her 6 grandchildren and whatever spare time is left, she enjoys reading.
You can contact Jackie about scheduling appointments in Schererville HERE
Media/Events Production
Ron is a 1997 graduate of Moody Bible Institute with a BA in Communications, with an emphasis on Film & Video Production. He is a freelance Producer who resides in Los Angeles, CA working on various films, TV shows and commercials. His responsibilities for BCC include producing events such as the Annual Fellowship Dinners, overseeing the production of all BCC media such as the many video materials, Seminar promotional materials and BCC publications such as the Mended Lives newsletters. Although Ron's 1st passion is his family (wife Dolores, daughter Olivia, son William) he also enjoys coffee roasting, blending and the art of coffee making.
You can contact Ron Allchin Jr HERE
You can contact Ron Allchin Jr HERE
Office Administrator
Kim is the Office Administrator for the BCC. Her responsibilities include answering phones, scheduling appointments and various other tasks. This is her first experience working with a ministry. She attends Harvest Bible Chapel in Rolling Meadows, and is involved in a weekly bible study. She is the youngest in her family and has an older brother and sister, along with three nieces and one nephew. She enjoys music, movies, animals and hanging out with her friends and family.
You can contact Kim Cunningham for scheduling and info HERE
You can contact Kim Cunningham for scheduling and info HERE