Lance Flood, Ph.D.

Dr. Lance Flood is, first and foremost, a man who is truly amazed by grace. He's also a husband who still holds hands with his wife Deanna after decades of marriage, a dad who's incredibly proud of his kids, and a "Gampy" who's convinced that his "grandberries" hung the moon.

Dr. Flood's life has been marked by God's sovereign hand of preservation. Having been spared from death on multiple occasions, he now lives with stage 4 liver failure, a reality that has only deepened his resolve to remain faithful to God's calling.

The same Christ who rescued him from death to eternal life has graciously granted additional time, and Dr. Flood stewards each day with intentionality and gratitude. His testimony is not merely one of physical survival, but of a life radically transformed and wholly surrendered to the purpose for which he has been kept.

With nearly three decades of ministry and mental health experience, Dr. Flood brings both a shepherd's heart and counselor's insight to the realm of pastoral care. As a graduate of Liberty University, he holds undergraduate degrees in the areas of Biblical Studies and Psychology, along with dual Master's degrees in the areas of Marriage & Family Therapy and Addictions & Recovery Counseling.

He also earned Graduate Certificates in Pastoral Counseling and Executive Leadership from Liberty, as well as an online certificate in Evangelism from Dallas Theological Seminary and one in Missions from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. He has previously served as a pastor for churches in Kentucky and Tennessee.

He holds a Ph.D. in Pastoral Counseling, where his dissertation focused on developing a hybrid treatment approach combining elements of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy. This integrated model was specifically designed for couples in marriage counseling where personality disorders exist.

Before transitioning fully into pastoral counseling, Dr. Flood's ministry journey included a vibrant season in music ministry. He recorded several albums and had the privilege of traveling extensively with the renowned group Acappella, using his gifts in worship and music to minister to congregations and audiences nationwide.

In 2013, he and Deanna founded Tennessee Valley Ministries, which includes the 501(c)3 nonprofit, Tennessee Valley Pastoral Counseling, along with Tennessee Valley Ministry Institute, the training division of the organization. Through the latter, they developed and taught a live weekend certificate course in Christian counseling which equipped thousands of ministry leaders across the globe.

This work continues and has now evolved into The Legacy Institute, which offers targeted 90-minute topical webinars designed specifically for church teams seeking practical training in pastoral care and counseling, and a 30-day on-site comprehensive residency program called Converge, featuring additional components, including an intensive practicum.

Dr. Flood provides pastoral counseling for individuals, couples, and families at no cost, reflecting his commitment to Kingdom economics and trust in God's provision through His people. All services are offered freely, with ministry supported entirely through the partnership of believers who share in the mission. Schedule an appointment to begin your healing journey.

He is co-founder of The Flood Legacy Foundation, focusing on "restoring shepherds, equipping servants, and proclaiming hope." Through this initiative, Dr. and Mrs. Flood provide training resources and virtual retreats for church leaders and spouses dealing with compassion fatigue or toxic church environments.

In 2018, Dr. Flood created Marital Triage, which is an an eight-week restoration program for couples in crisis. As of 2026, the program has demonstrated a 96% success rate when both spouses are fully committed to engaging with the process.

Following on the heels of that success, he developed the Plug-and-Pray™Marriage Enrichment System, a 16-week group model designed to assist many couples, even those in otherwise healthy relationships, to discover a depth of emotional intimacy that strengthens connection and often brings couples closer than they have ever experienced.

Through Amnesty Media Group, Dr. Flood hosts The Flood Zone, a weekly podcast which helps couples navigate marriage with honesty and hope. He also facilitates Healing Circle, a monthly live webinar addressing mental health, trauma, grief, and relational struggles, and ZoeTable, a weekly virtual gathering offering worship, teaching, and authentic community around the table of grace.

Additional ministry initiatives include Refuge, a confidential virtual retreat for pastors wounded in ministry; Haven, a companion retreat for pastors' wives and women in ministry run by Deanna. He is the author of When Sheep Bite: A Pastoral Guide to Cluster B Personality Disorders, among others, and is available for speaking engagements for a variety of issues.

Although Tennessee officially remains "home base," you're sure to find them somewhere in their humble house on wheels, traveling in full-time ministry and helping others truly experience restoration, healing, and hope that is only available through Jesus. He is currently authoring the forthcoming work titled Chased, a raw spiritual memoir of doubt and the ultimate rescue that broke through the silence.