Presence
Start-Up Campaign
The State
of Pastors
Quitting
33% of U.S. pastors say they have given “real, serious thought” to quitting within the last year
Self-Harm
20% of pastors said they have considered self-harm or suicide in the last year
Isolation
Only 50% of pastors say they have “real friends”
Spiritual Depletion
Nearly 40% of pastors say it is difficult to find time in their schedule to
invest in their own spiritual development
Church Tension
56% of pastors would say their tenure at their current church has been
difficult on their family
Family Pressure
56% of pastors say their spouse feels pressured to act a certain way
because of their pastoral role, while 60% worry that their kids feel the same pressure
Healing Happens Through Presence
The Loving Presence of Jesus
The Attuned Presence of a Caregiver
The Honest Presence of a Care Receiver
Our Care is Unique
Understood by a Pastor
One of our deepest core longings is being understood, Isolation is an epidemic among pastors. Walking toward healing with someone who has been there before and “gets it” makes Presence unique.
Utterly Reliant on Jesus
From homework between sessions to moments of prayer in session, our healing ministry only “works” if Jesus leads the way. And he does lead, which is why we see transformation.
Healing instead of Coping
Many care and counseling modalities offer techniques to change. We don’t aim for change. We aim for (and see) transformation through spiritual healing.
Our Vision
Phase 1 - Now!
Run Start-Up Campaign and begin Formational Care work through 1-1 Counseling.
Phase 2 - Spring ‘26
Begin Presence Groups for Leaders. Start Workshops for Church Staff Teams. Host first Presence Retreat.
Phase 3 - Future
Purchase a Retreat Center for hosting Healing Intensives and smaller retreats.