Life in ministry has always had its challenges, but during the last few years pastoral work has taken on new levels of complications, stressors, and pain. In 2022, Barna found that 42% of the pastors they surveyed had considered leaving full-time ministry that year. While there are legitimate causes for this increase, I find myself often wondering if the stressors of the past years have functioned more as a revelation than causation. What we are discovering about pastoring in western culture is often a way that leads to exhaustion, burnout, faith deconstruction, and in extreme circumstances abuse and bullying. This is not the light yoke that Jesus speaks about in Matthew 11. So many pastors deeply desire a different way of being, but just don’t know how to begin. I offer support for pastors as they navigate new pathways through:

-Individual Spiritual Direction: One on one meetings for you to process through your experience of God in the midst of your vocation. This is a prayerful space for you to be cared for and listened to, as we both seek out God’s fingerprints.

-Group Direction for Pastors: These groups provide safe space to debrief with others in the ministry world. This isn’t a group to give advice, but a listening space to connect to others in ministry, receive care, and share your stories of the beauties and deep pains of this unique vocation. (Note: An option is available for female pastors as well).

-Sabbatical Support: Embarking on a sabbatical can be both an exciting and overwhelming possibility. I offer support from the planning stages to the sabbatical time itself through to re-entry post sabbatical. Support is customized to each pastor’s unique needs. 

-Pilgrimage: In summer 2025 I am planning to offer a pilgrimage experience on the Camino de Santiago especially for women in ministry. This will be a time to walk, process, and embody a new way of being. The experience will include training, support, and post-pilgrimage retreat time in Spain. More details to come.

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