Meet Your Counselor Bev

Beverly Toelle grew up in Wyoming and Colorado. She received her Psychology degree from the University of Wyoming in 1990. In 1995 Bev married Phil Toelle and they now have three adult children. Phil and Bev lived in southern California for many years where they volunteered at their church in various counseling and mentoring capacities such as directing Clean and Sober Fellowship, a ministry helping people and their loved ones with life dominating habits. They also assisted with pre-marital, marriage and individual counseling at their church. In addition, Bev mentored clients at the Los Angeles Mission rehabilitation center in educational goals as well as provided spiritual and emotional encouragement.  Bev received her Masters degree in Intercultural Studies from Biola University in La Mirada, CA in 1999.  Bev was ordained as a minister by Evangelical Church Alliance International in February 2018.  Bev also has experience with pastoral care through her work as an Associate Chaplain at a local hospital and worked with expecting and new parents at a local pregnancy care center. Bev volunteered as a prayer partner at BCCWY for many years and was hired as a part-time counselor in July 2022.  Two of Bev's favorite Scripture passages are Isaiah 61:1-3 and John 10:10.