Adolescent Counseling & Family Ministry Expert; Founder & Executive Director of Heartlight Ministries; Author of "Tough Guys & Drama Queens"
Mark Gregston Biography
Mark Gregston is an author, speaker, and radio host specializing in adolescent counseling and family ministry. Before founding Heartlight Ministries, Gregston served as a youth pastor, worked with Young Life, and developed a home for teens at a Christian sports camp. These early experiences informed his ongoing commitment to providing practical, faith-based guidance for teenagers and their families.
Gregston is the founder and executive director of Heartlight Ministries, a residential counseling facility for adolescents in crisis located in Hallsville, Texas. Heartlight is recognized as a leading residential counseling center for teens in North America. Gregston and his wife, Jan, have counseled more than 3,000 young people and continue to live on the Heartlight campus, maintaining a direct and personal approach to their work.
Gregston has authored nearly two dozen books, written hundreds of articles, and hosts the "Parenting Today's Teens" podcast and radio broadcast, which airs on more than 1,800 radio outlets across North America. His books include "When Your Teen is Struggling," "Parenting Teens in a Confusing Culture," "Tough Guys & Drama Queens," and "Grandparenting Today's Teens." The "Parenting Today's Teens" radio program received the Program of the Year Award from National Religious Broadcasters. Gregston also publishes a weekly parenting newsletter with a readership exceeding 500,000.
Gregston's work centers on building effective parent-teen relationships, adolescent counseling, and family communication. He conducts seminars and retreats focused on equipping parents with tools to connect with their teens. Gregston is a frequent conference speaker and spends a significant portion of the year leading parenting seminars nationwide. Through his books, broadcasts, and direct counseling, Gregston is recognized as a trusted voice in adolescent and family ministry.
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