Jennifer Cecil M. Ed LPC

The Plumbline Program  was designed by Licensed Professional Counselor, JENNIFER CECIL and Fitness and Nutrition Expert, CHRIS AKARD.  Chris and Jen, combined have over 7 decades of education and experience and are passionate about seeing  the people of God become “whole in spirit, soul, and body”. (I Thess. 5:23)

Our bodies, being the very temple of God, are given to us to steward in a way that allows us to have the strength, energy, and stamina to fulfill all that God has asked us to do. The Plumbline Program is an invitation to LOOK at where we are currently , INQUIRE of God what HE thinks about how we steward our bodies, and begin to TAKE SMALL STEPS to  line up with God’s desires for us.

The Plumbline Program is about ensuring that we are NOT DIMINISHING OUR DESTINY by the way that we steward our bodies. Like Caleb, who at 85 years of age, stated “I am  still as strong today as the day that Moses sent me out (age40) …I’m just as vigorous to go out to battle now as I was then” (Joshua 14) . We want to help you finish strong!

As you study about the  plumbline in  Scripture, you will see that it is used by God to set a standard that is straight, in line and sturdy. It is the measurement needed to assure that the foundation of a house is straight and able be be constructed securely. In the Old Testament, when God held up a plumb line to the Israelites, it was to provide a measurement or a standard to align themselves. God asked them to examine their lives according to the Plumbline and make adjustments as needed. Our hope and prayer is that you will discover God’s Plumb for you and likewise, align yourself with it.

We are here to help and encourage you in this very safe, flexible, “open entry/open exit “ program that EVERYONE can participate in. You may take one small step towards plumb or you may participate in all the steps that are available to you in this  program.  Because “fitness programs” can be daunting and overwhelming, we have laid out “baby steps” for you take as you seek God’s design for your health. There is never any pressure to go beyond what you feel that the Lord is asking from you. We will walk alongside you with support and  and encourage you to ONLY  take those steps that are sustainable for a lifetime. It’s ok to go at your own pace!

Please seek the Lord and ask Him for the motivation to begin this process before your reach out to us.

Walking alongside you,

Jen

About Jennifer:
Jennifer Cecil M. Ed LPC has been counseling all her life. Being a true empath, she became her family’s counselor at age 7 and a “Dr. Abby” to her friends. Knowing from the 6 th grade what her career would be, she pursued and obtained her undergraduate degree in Psychology in 1973 and her Masters degree in Counseling in 1979, both from the University of Arizona.

She worked for years in halfway houses, shelter cares, prisons, and various agencies before she started her private practice, Christian Counseling Services, in the year 2000.  The agency now employs 10 therapists and has expanded to six offices in the greater Phoenix area. As a Christian, her passion was learning to responsibly integrate a biblical worldview with psychological principles. She is well acquainted with addictions and disordered eating patterns, and has personally experienced the effects of both of them.

In addition to counseling, Jennifer supervises Licensed Associate Counselors and Practicum students and is an adjunct professor at Grand Canyon University. She specializes in treating trauma and is certified in EMDR, the preferred protocol for trauma.

Jennifer loves fitness and hikes, runs, works out with her trainer and teaches faith-based Yoga. In her free time, she likes to spend time with her 3 children and 6 grandchildren who all live in the Phoenix area.

Chris Akard CPT CLC

I’m excited to join your journey through the steps of the Plumbline Program. I teamed up with Jen to provide a program that cares about you and your health, and light the pathway for success. I bring over thirty years of experience in helping thousands of people to realize how fulfilling and attainable healthy change can be! The steps of the Plumbline program are different from other nutrition and fitness programs. Here you can take it at your own pace based on your abilities, limitations and fitness level. It’s all about you!

Once you go through the Plumbline individual nutrition and fitness consultations, we will discover important details about you that will enable us to engineer a program specifically tailored to your needs. 

After the consultation, you can join our Plumbline exercise or nutrition support groups. Participants in groups will receive the ongoing support for a healthy journey. You may sign up for face-to-face group support by coming to the Scottsdale office or through remote participation via ZOOM from anywhere in the world!

I am excited for you to use the smartphone app for the Plumbline program. It provides the easy-to-follow Plumbline directions and accountability for your individual progress. I think you’ll love it.

Everyone is different, and Jen and I share the vision to meet YOU where you are in your journey. We want to help you in becoming all that God has created you to be! It is my prayer that with improved health, you will find greater fulfillment and purpose in Him.

Your Health Shepherd,

Chris

About Chris:

Chris Akard CPT CLC has been the owner and operator of the Akard Fitness Group since 1995. He is a 30 year fitness professional and served as on-air fitness expert for KTVK News Channel 3 for eighteen years. Chris is also a certified Christian life coach which supports his passion for helping others. His extensive nutrition background has helped thousands of people transform into lean and healthy individuals with sustainability. In 2018 Chris was a Keynote speaker for a large event sponsored by Walmart. He loves spending time with his family and trail running.