Pastors, missionaries, and leaders need support
75%
report being “extremely stressed”
91%
have experienced
some form of burnout
in ministry
85%
have never taken
a Sabbatical
70%
do not have
someone they consider a close friend
90%
say they have not received adequate training to meet the demands of ministry
Your Gift Transforms
Lives and Ministries
Healthy leaders are more effective in ministry.
Your donation can make a life-changing impact on pastors, missionaries, and leaders worldwide who are in need of emotional and spiritual renewal.
Who We Are
A Ministry for the Heart of the Church
Soul Shepherding is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to helping those in ministry go deeper with Jesus in emotional health and loving leadership. Through spiritual direction, retreats, resources, and training, we walk alongside Christian pastors and leaders, helping them cultivate a healthy soul and thrive in their calling.
Drs. Bill & Kristi Gaultiere
Founders of Soul Shepherding
Your Donation Makes a Difference
Donations to Soul Shepherding, Inc are tax-deductible in the United States (and Canada through our partner) to the extent allowed by law. Soul Shepherding’s Federal EIN number is 27-0606002.
Your tax-deductible donation to Soul Shepherding supports:
Partial Scholarships
Help pastors and missionaries with financial need to participate in our Soul Shepherding Institute retreats, receive spiritual direction, or go on a Sabbatical.
Global Impact
Support retreats, resources, and spiritual direction for pastors and missionaries in Mexico, Africa, India, and other underserved countries.
Free or Low-Cost Resources
Help fund our books, courses, podcasts, webinars, and other training opportunities that equip leaders to grow in emotional and spiritual health.
Special Initiatives
Expand our mission by funding new initiatives and projects to reach new pastors and missionaries with Soul Shepherding.
Suggested Giving Tiers
$90-150
Provides a ministry leader with one spiritual direction or coaching session.
$450
Funds a partial scholarship for a weary pastor or missionary to attend a life-giving Institute retreat.
$1,200
Covers the full cost for a 5-day Institute retreat for a pastor in need.
Custom
amount
Choose your impact.
Other Ways to Give
Check/Mail:
Make your check payable to “Soul Shepherding” and mail to:
Soul Shepherding
4000 Barranca Parkway, Suite 250 Irvine, CA 92604
Bill Pay:
Set up bill pay with your bank account (recurring payments are also possible). Here are links to three major banks to do this: Chase, Bank of America, Wells Fargo. If your bank is not listed, go to your bank’s website and search “bill pay” to learn how to set it up. You’ll need the Soul Shepherding contact information to the left to enter as a new bill payee.
Stocks and RMD's:
You can donate appreciated stock to Soul Shepherding – you’ll save paying capital gains tax and you can deduct the stock’s full value on your income taxes. Or if you donate some of your Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) from your retirement account you save paying income taxes on that money.
Contact Mark@soulshepherding.org for more information.
Testimonies of Transformation
Our Commitment to
Stewardship
We are deeply grateful for your partnership. We strive to steward your gifts with integrity and transparency, ensuring that every donation is used to further God’s work through Soul Shepherding. We adhere to the highest financial standards, as outlined by the ECFA.
- We encourage giving to your local church first.
- We protect your privacy—no selling or renting of your information.
- We operate within the resources God provides, with financial oversight from a CPA and an annual independent review.
- We send year-end giving statements to help with your tax preparation.
Give Today
Your generosity will make an eternal difference.
By donating now, you’re ensuring that pastors and leaders can
continue to serve their communities with strength and joy in Christ.
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