The Geneva Visiting Artist and Lecture Series welcomes Ed Welch.

BEAVER FALLS, PA (08/22/2012)(readMedia)-- Edward Welch holds a Ph.D. in neuropsychology from the University of Utah, and has wielded his expertise in counseling to write a stack of books focusing on subjects such as depression, fear and addiction. On September 4 and 5 Dr. Welch will be at Geneva College to speak to the Geneva community and guests as part of the Geneva Visiting Artist and Lecture Series (GVALS).

On September 4, Dr. Welch will be in the Geneva Student Center's Skye Lounge, offering a 7 p.m. lecture on Compassionate Counseling. On September 5, he will present a speech titled "When People are Big and God is Small" in Chapel. Both lectures are free.

Welch has a Master of Divinity degree from Biblical Theological Seminary in addition to his Ph.D., and employs both in order to offer Christian advice on various disorders. His books include: When People Are Big and God is Small; Addictions: A Banquet in the Grave; Blame it on the Brain; Depression-A Stubborn Darkness; Running Scared; Crossroads: A Step-by-Step Guide Away From Addiction; and When I Am Afraid: A Step-by-Step Guide Away from Fear and Anxiety.

Geneva College is a comprehensive Christian college of the arts, sciences and professional studies. Founded in the tradition of the Reformed Christian faith, Geneva prepares students to serve Christ in all areas of society: work, family and the church. Geneva College's philosophy of education is based on the Foundational Concepts of Christian Higher Education. Geneva is a founding member of the Council for Christian Colleges & Universities (CCCU).