Business Details
Your Trusted Faith-Based Counseling Partner in San Diego
Founded by Drs. Steve and Rebecca Wilke in the 1990s, Sonkist Ministries has dedicated over three decades to empowering individuals, couples, and families through faith-based counseling, educational resources, and leadership development. Our mission, rooted in John 10:10, focuses on encouraging personal relationships with God, supporting life balance, and educating through books, seminars, and media outreach. With clinical expertise from Steves role as director of the Family Counseling Center and Rebeccas background in education, we combine professional experience with compassionate guidance.Our services include marriage and parenting workshops, executive consulting, and spiritual development materials, reflecting our commitment to helping people live purpose-driven lives. As native San Diegans, we serve locally while reaching globally through online platforms, radio shows, and YouTube content. Our team, including Pastor Mark Wilke, prioritizes practical, interactive approaches to faith-based growth, ensuring accessible support for diverse needs.
Services
Faith-Based Counseling
Marriage Seminars
Parenting Workshops
Leadership Development
Spiritual Resources
Media Consultation
Executive Coaching
Family Therapy
Online Support
Pastoral Care
Highlights and features
- We offer 30+ years of combined clinical and pastoral experience in faith-based counseling.
- Our team provides personalized support for individuals, couples, and families.
- We combine biblical teachings with practical strategies for modern life challenges.
- Our resources include award-winning books and nationally recognized seminars.
- We maintain active media outreach through radio shows and YouTube content.
Services
Faith-Based Counseling
Our counseling integrates biblical principles with clinical expertise to address emotional, relational, and spiritual challenges. We specialize in individual, family, and marital therapy, helping clients navigate life transitions through a faith-centered approach. Sessions focus on practical solutions for anxiety, depression, and relationship conflicts while emphasizing God's purpose for each person's life.
Marriage Seminars
Interactive seminars provide tools for strengthening marriages through premarital counseling, conflict resolution, and communication strategies. Based on biblical teachings, these sessions help couples build lasting partnerships grounded in mutual respect and shared values. Materials include workbooks and case studies from our published resources.
Leadership Development
We offer leadership training programs for churches, nonprofits, and businesses focusing on organizational growth and team dynamics. Our approach combines spiritual principles with proven management strategies to cultivate effective, values-driven leaders. Services include keynote speaking and customized consulting for institutional development.
Parenting Workshops
Workshops address modern parenting challenges using biblically based strategies for raising resilient children. Topics include discipline, communication, and fostering spiritual growth in families. Participants receive practical tools from our award-winning book 'Straight Line for Parents' to implement immediately in home environments.
Online Resources
Access faith-based books, videos, and newsletters covering marriage, mental health, and spiritual growth. Our digital library includes content from Drs. Wilke's 20+ publications and recorded seminars on topics like anxiety management and leadership development. Resources are available for download or streaming 24/7.
People
Dr. Steve Wilke
Founder & Clinical Director
Clinical psychologist with 30+ years in family counseling and leadership development. Author of 15+ books on faith-based relationships and founder of LEADon, Inc. Hosts radio show 'The Counseling Connection' and YouTube content on spiritual growth.
Dr. Rebecca Wilke
Co-Founder & Educational Consultant
Career educator and consultant specializing in family dynamics and spiritual development. Co-author of multiple award-winning books on parenting and marriage. Provides workshops on balancing professional and personal life through faith-based principles.
Pastor Mark Wilke
Director of Pastoral Care
30-year ministry veteran with experience in church leadership and international pastor support. Serves as lead pastor at Carpenter's Way Church in Texas while overseeing Sonkist's pastoral care initiatives. Focuses on spiritual nurturing through biblical teachings.
Questions
What types of counseling services do you offer?
We provide individual, couples, and family therapy addressing anxiety, depression, marital conflict, and parenting challenges using faith-based approaches.
Do you offer online resources for remote access?
Yes, our digital library includes books, videos, and newsletters available for immediate download or streaming on marriage, mental health, and spiritual growth.
Are your seminars open to the general public?
Our marriage and leadership workshops are open to all. Check our website for upcoming events and registration details.
Do you provide corporate training programs?
Yes, we offer leadership development and team-building workshops for businesses and churches. Contact us for customized consulting solutions.
