The Hires

The Hires bring a wealth of educational, counseling and life experience to Bethel Ridge Family Resources. Both were previously married and have experienced the death of a spouse and the challenges of single parenting. In 1993, they courageously blended seven children (ages 10 to 22) into one family. The Hires have depended upon their faith to sustain them in their own struggles. It is their passion to serve and help others find God’s solutions to life’s problems.

Gregg Hires

Gregg Hires, BA Sociology, Masters Social Work, Licensed Clinical Social Worker has been in private practice since 1972. Gregg has been the Administrator and Clinical Director of the Flying H Youth Ranch and has worked with families and teens in crisis for the past 30 years. He had his formal training at Multnomah School of the Bible, Trinity College and the University of Missouri. Additionally, Gregg has had postgraduate studies in Chemical Dependency, Residential Treatment of Adolescence, Behavior and Anger Management and Psychological testing.

Glenna Hires

Glenna Hires, BA Family Studies and Education, Registered Counselor, has been a high school counselor and teacher working with teens and parents since 1973. She graduated from Central Washington University and has graduate studies in Family Counseling, Grief and Loss, Eating Disorders and Chemical Dependency. She currently is in private practice as a Family Specialist and serves as a Crisis Counselor with the Yakima Educational School District.

Einar and Stephanie Agledal

Einar and Stephanie Agledal were married in 2005 in California where they spent their first year of marriage. They joined the ministry at Bethel Ridge in February of 2006. Both have a passion to see God heal marriages and restore family relationships. Einar received a Bachelors degree from The University of Washington in 2003 majoring in Forest Resources. At Bethel Ridge, he is developing outdoor experiential programs to use with couples and families and provides support services in maintenance and landscaping. Stephanie has worked with Young Life serving high school students and has had several years of administrative experience in the work place. She serves in the Bethel Ridge office coordinating all facets of a couple’s counseling experience, creating publications for the ministry and more. Stephanie and Einar make a great team as they facilitate couples on the high and low ropes course.