Mark 6:34 • Guided by compassion

Compassionate Care.
Biblical Wisdom.
A path toward hope and healing.

Personalized Christian counseling and coaching for individuals, couples, and families, available in person in Elizabeth City and online via Zoom.

Schedule a Conversation Call 252-312-0994

Faith-centered
Personalized
In person & online

Dr. Ronnie L. RiddickChristian Counselor, Coach, Pastor, Author

A place to be heard

You do not have to navigate life’s hardest seasons alone.

Many lives are not lived at the level God intended because knowledge and the practical application of His Word are missing. Compassionate Care uses the Bible to give counsel for everyday life with the compassion and care of Christ.

Our mission is to provide counseling and coaching grounded in the truth of Scripture, empowering individuals to experience the freedom Jesus came to offer. We walk alongside others with compassion, integrity, and faith so they may discover hope, healing, and lasting transformation.

How we can help

Care tailored to the whole person.

Every session is shaped around the individual, family, or group being served.

Christian Counseling & Coaching

Scripture-grounded guidance for life’s challenges, decisions, and seasons of change.

Marriage & Family

Compassionate support for healthier communication, stronger relationships, and lasting connections.

Life Coaching

Personalized coaching to clarify goals, build confidence, and move forward with purpose.

Addiction & Recovery

Faith-centered coaching for individuals and families navigating recovery and restoration.

Mental Health Coaching

Supportive coaching for adults and children, tailored to individual needs and circumstances.

Workshops

Interactive learning experiences designed for churches, families, and community groups.

Seminars & Training

Practical, faith-informed training that equips people to serve, lead, and care well.

“Jesus saw the huge crowd as he stepped from the boat, and he had compassion on them because they were like sheep without a shepherd. So he began teaching them many things.”
Mark 6:34, NLT

Dr. Ronnie L. Riddick seated in a gray suit

42+years serving the Body of Christ

Meet Dr. Riddick

A lifetime of ministry, counsel, and compassionate leadership.

Dr. Ronnie L. Riddick brings more than four decades of ministry, mental health, education, and community leadership experience to every person he serves.

He has served as pastor of Word of Reconciliation Church in Elizabeth City for more than 32 years and as founder and president of Transformational Bible Institute for almost 28 years. Dr. Riddick and his wife, Patricia, have been married for nearly 46 years and reside in Gates County, North Carolina. He is also a loving and compassionate father and grandfather.

Doctorate and Master’s in Christian Counseling
Board-Certified Master Mental Health Coach
Certified Life Coach
Certified Addiction and Recovery Coach
Member of AACC and ICCA

Read Dr. Riddick’s full story

Dr. Riddick has been licensed as a minister for nearly 42 years and ordained for 38 years. In addition to his counseling degrees, he holds a Bachelor of Divinity, an Associate degree in Biblical Studies, and a Master Diploma in Mental Health Coaching.

His professional experience includes service as a Qualified Mental Health Professional, director for a mental health provider, Mental Health First Aid trainer, North Carolina Intervention trainer, exceptional children’s department educator, and public school board member.

In ministry, he has helped plant churches across North Carolina and Southeast Virginia. He also serves as president of Word of Reconciliation LIFE Ministries, a public charity devoted to building the Body of Christ and serving the community.

Dr. Riddick has authored the workbooks Talking with Sense, Getting Fit to Be Tied, and Making Love Last for a Lifetime, along with the book Words of Grace.

What to expect