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We have hundreds of articles to help you connect with Jesus Christ, the Soul Shepherd.

Sit Down

Soul Shepherding Moments

By Bill Gaultiere © 2011

God says to us, “Sit down,” but a lot of us have trouble doing this!

It’s especially difficult for those of us who are leaders, pastors, or care-givers. We race ahead to get things done. We stand up to take charge or to help people. But we don’t like to sit down and wait! We’re not good at listening patiently.

It’s hard for active personalities to believe, but we’ll accomplish more of what’s really important if we first sit down before the Lord—delighting ourselves in him, waiting to see what he’s doing, listening to what he’s saying, and depending on him as we [...]

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Ministry Begins with Rest

With Jesus Beside Still Waters

A Soul Shepherding Moment

By Bill Gaultiere © 2011

We’ve been providing care, counsel, and prayer to pastors and other servants of Christ for a number of years. One of the most important things we do is help them to rest in God.

Every pastor and ministry leader I know — starting with the one that looks back at me in the mirror! — needs more of the rest of soul that Jesus offers us in his embrace (Matthew 11:28-30). Probably this is true for you as well.

How easy it is to be so busy with God’s work and caring for people that you [...]

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News: We’re Stepping Out of the Boat!

It's time to step out of the boat!

By Bill Gaultiere © 2010

Effective December 31st, 2010 I have decided to leave my part time staff position at the Crystal Cathedral in Garden Grove, CA so that I can be full time in the ministry of Soul Shepherding that God has given to Kristi and I.

This is a big step of faith for us. We feel like Peter sitting in his fishing boat when Jesus, standing on the stormy waters, called him to come. In faith he had to step out of the boat and walk on the water to Jesus!  He discovered that [...]

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The Souls of Leaders Need Shepherding

Jesus, our Good Shepherd, guides us through the seasons of our soul

By Bill Gaultiere © 2011

When the shepherds in our churches and Christian organizations are depressed, overstressed, or struggling with compulsive behavior then the sheep they care for suffer.

If pastors are not growing in their own intimacy with Jesus then their ministry to others is diminished.  If Christian leaders are distracted from setting aside ministry demands to be still with God and open up their hearts to him then they probably are having trouble hearing his voice and relying on his Spirit in their ministry.

Statistics about Pastors show that they experience tremendous stress personally and [...]

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Welcome

Bill & Kristi Gaultiere

As Christian psychotherapists since 1987 we shepherd souls with Christ.

Our nonprofit ministry is called Soul Shepherding because we assist the Good Shepherd as He restores your soul and empowers your ministry to others.

In counseling, spiritual mentoring, and ministry consultations we meet with pastors and others who want to serve the Lord Jesus. In groups, seminars, and retreats we teach ministry leaders and others how to connect authentically with Christ and one another through Scripture meditation, reflective prayer, soul talk, and other spiritual disciplines. On this website we give away Soul Shepherding resources to bless you and your ministry to others.

The result of Soul [...]

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