-Executive Director
Rev. David Bruce, M.Div, LCAS
Phone: 252-241-3691
Email: [email protected]
Pastor David Bruce worked in law enforcement for almost two decades during which time he attended and graduated from Salem College with a B.A. in Applied Sociology/Social Work. He felt the call to leave the police department and devote himself to full-time gospel ministry. Pastor Bruce has been serving Calvary Baptist Church in Beaufort, NC since 2003, and earned a Master of Divinity with Counseling degree from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. Pastor Bruce has over thirty years of experience dealing with people suffering with addiction related problems. He is a Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist with the NCSAPPB and specializes in “nouthetic” counseling, which comes from the Bible and is derived from the Greek term, “nouthesia.” The three ideas found in the word nouthesia are confrontation, concern, and change. To put it simply, nouthetic counseling consists of lovingly confronting people out of deep concern in order to help them make changes that God requires. Along with his late wife Teresa, Pastor Bruce began this ministry and continues today as the Executive Director.
PROGRAM DIRECTOR
Pastor Guy M. Murrell
Phone: 252-732-0327
Email: [email protected]
Pastor Guy Murrell has served the county of Carteret and Craven in various human services capacity. As a Detention Officer since 1994, Behavioral Specialist for the Board of Education, and CPS IA&T Social Worker. Pastor Guy has served Faith Tabernacle of Praise Inc. in some aspect of leadership since being licensed August 1983, under the leadership of Bishop Donald Crooms Sr. Ordained in 1985 Under Dr. Willie Grant Sr. of the Undenominational Pentecostal Holiness Church. Pastor Guy Murrell has dedicated his life for the past four decade trying to fulfill the scripture and being his brother’s keeper. In 2004 Pastor Guy Murrell earned a Bachelor of Science in Church Ministry from the University of Mount Olive, and a Master of Science in Psychology with a certification in Life Coaching in 2020 from Grand Canyon University. Pastor Guy Murrell has over 38 years in Pastoral care dealing with families and individuals affected by grief, mental health, incarceration and drug addiction. Pastor Murrell has been the guest artist at Jazz Charlotte, in Charlotte North Carolina, Our Lord Queen of Angels in New Jersey, and Centenary United Method Church, in New Bern North Carolina as an Organist/ Piano player. In short, Pastor Guy Murrell just wants to serve and assist the people God allows him to encounter.
Chief Operating Officer/Case Manager
Gabrielle Forbes, BAAS, NCCPSS
Phone: 252-732-5430
Email: [email protected]
Gabrielle Forbes has served with Loaves and Fishes of Beaufort since 2017 and currently oversees daily operations as Chief Operating Officer. In her role, she manages program intake, coordinates client services, and supports the overall function of the organization’s treatment program, housing, and thrift store operations.
As a Certified Peer Support Specialist, Gabrielle brings both professional training and lived experience to her work, helping individuals navigate recovery, access resources, and build stable, independent lives. She is actively involved in case management, transportation coordination, and serving as a liaison between clients and legal or community systems.
Gabrielle earned her Associate in Applied Science in Human Services Technology from Carteret Community College and her Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences in Human Services from Lees-McRae College. She is passionate about serving her community and is committed to helping individuals overcome addiction and life challenges through compassionate, faith-based support.
Pastoral/Nouthetic Counselors
Steve and Sherri Trussell
Email: [email protected]
Steve and his wife Sherri have both volunteered at Loaves and Fishes since 2016. Steve graduated with his BA in Bible/Pastoral studies from Arlington Baptist College, as well as his MA in Biblical Counseling from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. Steve has 34 years of ministry experience as a pastor, teacher, and counselor. Sherri studied Bible, education, and music at Arlington Baptist College, and has also been in ministry for 34 years. Sherri has experience being both a teacher and a counselor. Steve and Sherri have been married 34 years. They are both active members of Calvary Baptist Church.
Board of Directors
- David Bruce - Executive Director
- Benjamin Horton - Chairperson (Interim)
- Mary Jane McCraken - Secretary
- Oriel Homan
- Clint Lewis
- Lea Wolfe
- Steve Trussell