Leading in ministry is a privilege, but it can also create a perfect storm.
You’re constantly pouring out while wondering, Who pours into me? When struggles surface—anxiety, burnout, or spiritual numbness—it can feel unsafe to admit it. Many leaders quietly carry exhaustion and shame, not realizing these struggles are actually invitations from Jesus into deeper healing.

I know that storm firsthand.
After two decades in ministry, including planting and pastoring a church, I hit a wall of anxiety and depression. My search for help led me to a process called Formational Care, where I encountered Jesus in the very places I thought disqualified me.

That experience reshaped my calling.
What began as my own healing journey has become a mission to help others find the same freedom. After completing a year of training with Healing Care Ministries, I launched Presence Ministries to walk with pastors and ministry leaders who feel weary, stuck, or alone. My passion is to help them encounter Jesus as the one who restores their joy and renews their call.


Jared Kliewer Founder/Caregiver

Our Board

Our board helps manage Presence. Utilizing their gifts and talents, they support the ministry by aligning our actions with the God-given mission. 

Jared Kliewer

Ben Cook

Craig Olson