Stephen Ministry

Stephen Ministers are trained to provide counseling and care to those in need of confidential, compassionate, Christian care-giving. Lay caregivers provide one-on-one Christian care to the bereaved, hospitalized, terminally ill, divorced, separated, unemployed, and others facing a crisis or life challenge. Through these relationships those who are hurting receive the love and care they need.

If you would like to talk with a Stephen Minister, please contact the Stephen Ministry Coordinator, Margaret Miller, at 344-3937 or via email at stephen_ministers@springhillpresbyterian.org.

Stephen Ministers are aware of their boundaries and if it becomes necessary, they will help care-receivers obtain professional counseling. Below is a list of professional therapists recommended by the church.

Preparing for Life's Last Journey is a booklet your Stephen Ministers have prepared for your family's use when someone you love has died or is facing death. You can pick up a copy from a Stephen Minister or the church office.

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Therapists

Appointment times and cost must be worked out with each therapist.


George M. Hamilton, M.Ed., LPC Licensed Professional Counselor

George has 30 years of counseling experience and earned his Bachelor's degree from University of South Alabama and a Master's in Counseling from Auburn University. He provides counseling services for children and adolescents, marital counseling and adults struggling with depression/anxiety, adjustment problems and abuse histories. George also counsels those struggling with alcohol and drug addictions as well as their family members. Additionally, he provides services focusing on men and the special challenges and issues they face. George and his wife Kathy are members of Spring Hill Presbyterian Church. His office number is 478-5050.


Bill Layfield

Bill recently retired from the Mobile Area Drug Education Council where he worked for the past 10 years. He has been in addiction recovery for 30 years and has conducted addiction interventions for 20 years. Bill is a member of Alabama Voices for Recovery and Faces and Voices for Recovery in America in Washington, D.C. Through these organizations he has shared his story with people all over the country. He is a founding member of the Underage Drinking Task Force and has worked with many teenagers to make the right choices concerning drinking and using drugs. Bill and his wife Ann are members of Spring Hill Presbyterian Church. His phone number is 604-3808


Robert E. Colclough, M.A., LPC, LMFT Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

Bob has been reaching out to help others find peace since 1972. Over the years he has earned a distinguished reputation as a therapist, educator, author, speaker, workshop leader and clergy consultant. He holds a Masters of Arts in Clinical Psychology and is a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. He has served many years on the Board of Ordained Ministry of the Alabama/West Florida Conference of the United Methodist Church. His office number is 471-5844 (Mobile) or 625-0118 (Daphne).


Linda Colclough, M.S., LPC Licensed Professional Counselor

Linda holds a Master of Science in Clinical Psychology and is a Licensed Professional Counselor. She is also a very talented artist. Linda has combined her passion for helping others with her love of art to develop art therapy programs for children and adults that have proven to be very effective. Linda is very active in her church having served as a teacher, group leader, and Stephen Ministry Coordinator. Her office number is 471-5844 (Mobile) or 625-0118 (Daphne).


Peggy Glascoff, PSY.D. Licensed Clinical Psychologist

Peggy is an experienced clinical psychologist with great expertise in working with individuals who are challenged by life changes or coping with issues of loss or grief. She is particularly known for helping children who have lost a parent or sibling. Dr. Glascoff also has a special interest in treating anxiety and helping individuals find a balance in their work and home lives so that they may regain or find their joy for living. She earned her doctoral degree at the University Of Denver School Of Professional Psychology. Her office number is 471-5844 (Mobile) or 625-0118 (Daphne).