Susan Barth is the Founder of CGWC and has over two decades of experience in educating and ministering to others.  She holds a Bachelor of Science in Human Services and a Bachelor of Science in Holistic Health.  She has been teaching holistic health methods, lifestyle modifications, and professional life coaching through adult education programs for many years.  Her approach started with creating simple yet engaging curricula, which she then offered to school districts, community centers, groups, and individuals.  Susan's clientele has included various Adult Education programs in both Carver and Hennepin County School Districts in Minnesota, Ridgeview Medical Center in Minnesota, Aveda of Queen Creek in Arizona, Anthem Merrill Ranch in Arizona, Cleveland Clinic Indian River County & Scully Welsh Cancer Center in Florida, as well as numerous other community and cancer centers.  She has woven her ministry into her teaching, extending it to her hometown churches and community throughout the years. Her ministry work has encompassed pastoral counseling, spiritual direction, bereavement, healing prayer ministry, hospitality, and conducting Bible studies and small groups in partnership with her husband, Randy.

Susan's deep passion and dedication to serving the Lord culminated in her Ordination with United Christian Fellowship in 2001.  She continues to provide ministry to others through Spiritual/Pastoral Care at her local hospital, through her business and in her community. To her there is nothing greater on earth than to help and comfort others.  Susan acknowledges that in light of ongoing societal changes and the increasing complexity of contemporary challenges, resources designed to assist individuals are often less accessible for a variety of reasons. Consequently, many individuals are unable to obtain the support they require. A significant proportion of these individuals contend with mental health concerns, whether diagnosed or undiagnosed. While Susan is not a Licensed Therapist or diagnostician and does not provide clinical diagnoses, she possesses substantial pastoral counseling and has personally experienced anxiety and depression for much of her life. This background has equipped her to offer meaningful support to others facing similar difficulties. The dysfunctions observed in today's world may stem from underlying mental health issues, or simply from a deficiency in the necessary knowledge and tools to function and thrive effectively. She suggests a Holistic Wellness Assessment along with a variety of integrative methods and spiritual development to improve overall functioning, in conjunction with obtaining proper medical care. She understands that most people seeking assistance primarily need someone to walk along side of them while guiding them on the right path—someone who is compassionate, empathetic, and nonjudgmental. Susan, is a Board Certified Master Mental Health Coach (BCMMHC) specializing in Grief and Loss. She addresses all facets of loss including; death, divorce, health issues, job loss, aging, and more. Her profound compassion aids her service to others.  With 15 years of Biblical study, she holds the conviction that pain and suffering can be alleviated by initiating or sustaining a connection with a power greater than ourselves, specifically through God our Heavenly Father.  As a holder of a Spiritual Christian Counseling Certification (SCC-C), Susan collaborates with individuals to create a tailored program that helps you explore, refine, or incorporate a relationship with God into your healing journey, enabling you to live life to the fullest. FYI: Future plans for CGWC encompass the establishment of an office space dedicated to providing individuals with a diverse range of Christian support groups, educational classes, and integrative therapies.