Who We Are
Lillian M. Easterly-Smith
Founder, Exec Director
LifeCare Christian Center is a care center that takes a whole person approach to helping people – body, soul, spirit. Lillian’s husband Mike, is her life and ministry partner bringing his life coaching, spiritual gifts and natural abilities to support and assist in the organization.
Lillian’s experience spans over 30 years. She has served as speaker, teacher, author, counselor, health coach and leader of programs, ministries and support groups for depression, anxiety, self-worth, addictions, abuse, and dysfunctional family issues as well as counselor to individuals and couples.
Lillian has volunteered and been employed at two major churches where she oversaw the development of care, support & recovery group ministries that included a vibrant lay counseling ministry. Lillian holds a degree in Counseling/Psychology and Biblical Studies; is a Licensed Pastor; Licensed, Ordained Chaplain with I.F.O.C. (International Fellowship of Chaplains) and a Board Certified Pastoral Counselor through the International Board of Christian Counselors (American Association of Christian Counselors). She also served as a member on the Board of Directors for a church plant in downtown Plymouth, and serves on the Board of Jasmund Outreach focusing on missions in Africa and served on the Board for RYAN Healing Center, sober living homes for women in SW Florida.
Lillian has authored four publications: “The Call to Care” published in 2009, “The Great Exchange” – a practical guide to inner healing prayer , “Fit ‘N’ Faith” and Creative Eating – Recipes for the busy lifstyle, through LifeCare Publishing, a branch of LCC. LifeCare currently has a volunteer and contracted professional base of over 30 individuals. Our Volunteers’ extensive training includes courses through the American Association of Christian Counselors, and leadership / facilitation skills training, “The Call to Care” and Transformation Prayer Ministry.
Lillian loves and lives life to the fullest and wants every Christ-follower to do so as well. She enjoys music, reading, being outside in God’s creation, ministry and spending time with friends and family.
LifeCare Christian Center is a 501c3 run by a competent Board of Directors and Leadership Team.