Hello! You can call me Dr. Bill, or just Bill. I am looking forward to getting to know you and helping you in your ministry calling. I hope that my education, experience, and life coach training can help you become the best minister that you can be. In addition to being a certified Christian life coach I am involved in small group ministries, adult educational ministries, and curriculum writing.

Personal Ministry Interests:

Adult Educational Ministry, College Ministry, Small Groups

Academic Interests: 

Biblical Studies, Hermeneutics, Christian Philosophy, Philosophy of Ministry, Biblical Theology

Education

Bible and Theology (B.A.) – Malone University

Christian Formation (M.A) – Ashland Theological Seminary

Transformational Leadership (D.Min.) – Ashland Theological Seminary

Credentials:

Certified Life Coach – Board of Christian Life Coaching

Certifications:

Professional Life Coaching – Light University

Memberships:

American Association of Christian Counselors (AACC) – Certified Life Coach

Society of Professors in Christian Ministry (SPCM)

Additional Education:

Professional Life Coaching 101 – Light University

Professional Life Coaching 201 – Light University

Premarital Coaching – Light University

Publications:

Doherty, William. A Resource: Philosophy And Adult Christian Education In The Local Church. 2025. Ashland University, Doctoral dissertation.