{"id":5056,"date":"2025-02-25T14:31:19","date_gmt":"2025-02-25T14:31:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.northcentral.edu\/blog\/?p=5056"},"modified":"2025-02-25T14:49:15","modified_gmt":"2025-02-25T14:49:15","slug":"called-to-restore-hope-glos-journey-to-ministry-through-psychology-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.northcentral.edu\/blog\/called-to-restore-hope-glos-journey-to-ministry-through-psychology-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Called to restore hope: Glo\u2019s journey to ministry through psychology"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>From an early age, Glorymar \u201cGlo\u201d Mendez-Perez had a heart for helping others. She recalls a story her mother loves to tell\u2014one that, in hindsight, foreshadowed the calling God had placed on her life.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI was five years old when I heard my mom crying, and I ran to her, asking what was wrong. Then I began giving her an entire counseling session on why she didn\u2019t have to feel sad anymore and how God could heal her pain,\u201d Glo recalls. \u201cFrom that moment on, my mom knew God had placed a gift inside of me to counsel others and help them through painful experiences.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>That early instinct to help others, paired with a deep fascination with psychology, led her to pursue a path that merges faith, mental health, and ministry. \u201cFor as long as I can remember, I\u2019ve been drawn to understanding how the mind works,\u201d she says. \u201cI\u2019d spend my free time learning about mental disorders, and I\u2019ve always been intrigued by true crime stories\u2014not just to understand the crimes, but to look deeper at the trauma and experiences that shaped the people who committed them. So often, there\u2019s a deeper wound.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Glo\u2019s heart for redemption and healing took root in high school, when she felt called to become a correctional psychologist\u2014a career dedicated to helping incarcerated individuals process trauma, seek healing, and ultimately, experience the transformative love of Christ.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI believe every single person deserves to feel the unexplainable love of Jesus, including prisoners,\u201d she says. \u201cWe all sin and fall short of the glory of God. I want to be somebody God can use to bring light into a broken and vulnerable population.\u201d<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Faith, psychology, and the call to serve<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>For Glo, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.northcentral.edu\/academics\/undergraduate-majors-and-programs\/majors-2\/psychology\/\">faith and psychology<\/a> don\u2019t just coexist\u2014they strengthen each other. \u201cI feel like God has helped me see prisoners through the lens that He sees them\u2014full of love and mercy,\u201d she explains. \u201cSo many people in prison are forgotten by the world, completely shunned, as if they\u2019re beyond hope. But Hebrews 13:3 reminds us, <em>\u2018Continue to remember those in prison as if you were together with them in prison.\u2019<\/em> God didn\u2019t give exceptions. He calls us to love and walk alongside them, no matter what they\u2019ve done.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>This perspective shapes her approach to psychology. Beyond diagnosing disorders or developing treatment plans, she sees her future work as a way to plant seeds of hope and redemption. \u201cI want prisoners to experience the kind of love that is free of judgment and full of hope,\u201d she says. \u201cPsychology gives me the tools to help them heal, but it\u2019s God who can truly transform hearts.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>In a perfect world, she envisions her role expanding beyond therapy sessions. \u201cI would love to lead worship in prisons, have Bible studies, and even see prisoners baptized,\u201d she says. \u201cI pray that one day, prison populations will be restored with hope for a brighter future.\u201d<\/p>\n<h3><strong>A leap of faith to NCU<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Glo\u2019s journey to North Central University is a testament to her deep trust that God will provide. \u201cI used to watch <a href=\"https:\/\/www.northcentral.edu\/pastors-churches\/worship-resources\/ministry-teams\/\">NCU Worship Live<\/a> at my youth camp and thought it was my dream school,\u201d she says. \u201cBut when it came time to apply for college, I only applied to NCU as a joke. I thought it was too expensive, too far from home, and simply not realistic.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>But God had other plans.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAfter I got accepted, I felt the Lord leading me to take it seriously. I had no way to afford it, but I trusted Him and paid the deposit anyway,\u201d she says. \u201cEveryone thought I was crazy, but I just knew God would provide.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>And He did.<\/p>\n<p>She discovered the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.northcentral.edu\/regents-scholarship-application\/\">Regents Scholarship<\/a>, a full-tuition award given to just one incoming freshman each year. \u201cThe Lord told me to apply, and I did,\u201d she recalls. \u201cAfter about a month, I got a letter saying I was the recipient. My family and I burst into tears. God made a way for me to go to my dream school.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Since arriving at NCU, her experience has only confirmed her calling. \u201cThe <a href=\"https:\/\/www.northcentral.edu\/academics\/faculty\/\">professors here<\/a> don\u2019t just teach\u2014they invest in you,\u201d she says. \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.northcentral.edu\/academics\/andy-schuttinga\/\">Dr. Andy Schuttinga<\/a>, my professor and advisor, has had an incredible impact on me. His classes have deepened my love for psychology, and he intertwines faith and science so beautifully. I\u2019ve been brought to tears in his lectures because of the realness and vulnerability he brings.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The respect between student and professor is mutual<\/p>\n<p>\u201cGlo is possibly one of the sunniest and most genuine personalities of any student I&#8217;ve had over the last seven years,\u201d Dr. Schuttinga says. Beyond her warmth and signature pink sweatsuits, he saw something deeper\u2014a serious backbone, grit, and a calling from God.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWorking with incarcerated people is a unique challenge,\u201d Dr. Schuttinga shares. \u201cAs we talked together about the difficulties, I could see her resolve growing stronger. She\u2019s tough enough for this work, and she\u2019s truly called to it.\u201d<\/p>\n<h3><strong>A heart for worship and leadership<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Glo\u2019s time at NCU hasn\u2019t been just about academics\u2014it\u2019s also been about worship. As a chapel worship leader, she\u2019s seen firsthand how passionately NCU students pursue God.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe <a href=\"https:\/\/www.northcentral.edu\/student-life\/chapel\/\">atmosphere <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.northcentral.edu\/student-life\/chapel\/\">in chapel<\/a> is unlike anything I\u2019ve ever experienced,\u201d she says. \u201cLeading worship at NCU has deepened my faith in ways I never expected. I get to pour into the student body, but I also receive so much from them.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>This year, she stepped into a leadership role for Worship Live. \u201cIt\u2019s pushed me outside of my comfort zone,\u201d she says. \u201cNow, I\u2019m not just thinking about leading worship\u2014I\u2019m leading a team and making sure we serve our campus well.\u201d<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Restoring hope, one life at a time<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Looking ahead, Glo\u2019s vision is clear: She wants to be a bridge between psychology and ministry, helping incarcerated individuals find healing\u2014not just emotionally, but spiritually.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI want prisoners to know that this doesn\u2019t have to be the end for them,\u201d she says. \u201cThey can change. They can heal. They can be forgiven.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>She also hopes to shift public perception of those who are incarcerated. \u201cSo many people see prisoners as lost causes, unredeemable,\u201d she says. \u201cBut that thinking is completely unbiblical. No amount of sin separates us from God\u2019s love. I want to show prisoners that they are children of God, deeply loved and never beyond redemption.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>She believes the NCU community, alumni, and supporters can play a role in this mission through prayer.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cPray that we\u2019ll have the strength and resilience to handle the hard moments,\u201d she says. \u201cThat we\u2019ll become the people prisoners need\u2014people who see them with compassion, not judgment. And that God will open doors for healing, transformation, and new beginnings.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>For Glo, this calling isn\u2019t just about helping people\u2014it\u2019s about restoring hope. 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