RHEMA Institute Credentialing & Accreditation Association

   

     Dr. Gayberyl Wesley Shyne is a native of Monroe, LA. She is married to Mr. Larry Shyne and they have three adult children. She is credentialed as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Addiction Counselor-Certified Clinical Supervisor (LAC-CCS), and Certified Compulsive Gambling Counselor (CCGC). She provides social work and addiction consultations, supervision, and training services to agencies. She is an Assistant Professor at Grambling State University, serves on the Faculty Senate, is the Master of Social Work Admissions Coordinator, and chairs several departmental and university committees. Dr. Shyne teaches face-to-face and distance learning college courses on both the undergraduate and graduate levels. She earned a doctoral degree in social work from Capella University, master degree in social work from Grambling State University, a bachelor degree in entrepreneurship and marketing from the University of Louisiana-Monroe, bachelor degree in theology and religious studies from Hope Bible Institute, and a certificate of leadership from Rhema Leadership Institute. Dr. Shyne is currently pursuing a diploma in leadership with a license as a Master Life Coach from Rhema Leadership Institute and a Ph.D. in Education with a specialization in Higher Education Leadership, Management, and Policy from Walden University. She is an author, board member for The G.U.D. Life Universal Disabilities and Special Needs Community, Inc., and a member of the Council on Social Work Education, National Association of Black Social Workers, National Association of Social Workers, National Alliance on Mental Illness, Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc., Theta Phi Sigma Christian Sorority, Inc., and Monroe/Ouachita Parish National Association for the Advancement of Colored People of which she also serves as the assistant treasurer.

 

     Chastity Butler, a lifelong resident of Northeast Louisiana, was born in Tallulah, LA and has been living in Monroe, LA since 2000.  Having attended Southern University and University of LA-Monroe, Ms. Butler is a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor with over 15 years’ experience in professional mental health services and treatment.  Ms. Butler has a small private practice, C.A. Butler Counseling & Consulting, LLC and provides services as a consultant with several area mental health and substance abuse agencies.  Ms. Butler is the mother of one son, Cameron, two granddaughters, Kameryn and Kenleigh, and three fur boys, Deuce, Whiskey, and Buddy.

     

     Dr. Craig A. Comanche is a native of Monroe, La where he was born and raised. He attended Chesapeake Bible College & Seminary achieving his Associates in Christian Ministry and went on to Hope Bible Institute to obtain his Bachelors, Master's and Doctorate in Biblical Psychology. He is a State of Louisiana Licensed Substance Use Counselor with over 30 years of experience, Registered Peer Support Specialist Supervisor, Licensed Master Life Coach, Member of the John Maxwell Leadership Team and currently practicing as a waivered Certified Clinical Supervisor. He is the founder of Good News Ministry, owner and Executive Director of Good News Counseling located in Monroe and the owner of Rhema Leadership Institute. He is the husband of Mary Comanche and the father of Craig Jr., Quentin, Christian and beautiful daughter Shakiah J. Moore.