Dr. Russell Gautreaux and his wife Debby Gautreaux are the founders of Firehouse Ministries. The mission of Firehouse Ministries is to help “kindle the flame of God in others through prayer and teaching.” Russ spent ten years of his life acquiring his Theology degree and his Masters in Christian Counseling and completing his Doctorate in Christian Counseling in Temperament Measurement and Testing. He is a long-time member of the National Christian Counselors Association, where he received his certification as a Licensed Pastoral Counselor and Certified Clinical Supervisor. Pastor Russ was ordained at International Theological Seminary and has been in ministry for many years—teaching, preaching and counseling with those in need of change.