Dr. Joneal Kirby

Founder, Heartfelt Ministries

Joneal Kirby

Dr. Joneal Kirby is the founder and director of Heartfelt Ministries, committed to the mission of encouraging and facilitating multi-generational relationships among women of faith. She also is the founding director of Christian Counseling and Resource Center, a ministry of the White’s Ferry Road Church of Christ in West Monroe, Louisiana. Dr. Kirby has written three books: "Heartfelt: A Woman's Guide to Creating Meaningful Friendships", Heart of a Family for Mom" and "Hope for YOUR Family: Six Keys to Connecting with Your Teen"; numerous magazine and blog articles; and more than 100 Bible studies. She teaches marriage seminars and parenting courses and writes and records for radio and television programs.

Dr. Kirby graduated from Harding with a bachelor’s degree in English in 1974 and a master’s degree in counseling and a doctorate in marriage and family therapy from the University of Louisiana at Monroe. She and her husband, Randy, live in West Monroe, Louisiana, and have three children and 10 grandchildren.

Contact Information



Mailing address:
Harding University
Office of Advancement
HU 12238
Searcy, AR 72149-5615