Pastor stress is enormous
Pastors and missionaries are often under so much stress that they may find themselves just hanging on by a thread, about to burn out from exhaustion or blow out morally. Pastor stress statistics paint a stark picture:
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75% of pastors report being “extremely stressed” or “highly stressed”
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90% feel fatigued and worn out every week
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70% do not have someone they consider a close friend
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90% say they have not received adequate training to meet demands of ministry
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80% won't be in ministry 10 years later — a fraction make it a lifelong career
When pastors and missionaries break down, become unhealthy, get caught in power struggles, or leave their ministry it’s painful and expensive for them and their church or organization.
The health of pastors and missionaries is too important to neglect
Investing in the emotional and spiritual health of pastors, missionaries, and ministry spouses is what enables churches, ministries, and organizations to excel for the long-term. But caring for the souls of pastors requires specialization and time that is usually outside the scope of organizational leaders.
Soul Shepherding empowers pastors, missionaries, and ministry spouses to avoid the pitfalls of burnout and lead from a healthy soul.
Finally, a program to give pastors and missionaries the support they need
Healthy Pastor Care is a comprehensive and affordable wellness plan for pastors, missionaries, and ministry spouses to keep them healthy and effective.
- Personalized care
- Space to rest
- Fruitful leadership
Meet Your Guides
In 2009 we started Soul Shepherding to help pastors and missionaries go deeper with Jesus in emotional health and loving leadership. Our unique approach as Doctors of Psychology and Spiritual Directors cultivates intimacy with Jesus, emotionally healthy relationships, and fruitful ministry. Together we have trained thousands of pastors, missionaries, and organizational leaders.
A Path to Health
Institute Retreats
Experience engaging teaching, experiential learning, rest, solitude, and safe community on 5-day retreats.
Spiritual Direction
Receive Jesus’ empathy and guidance through a Spiritual Director trained to help you grow emotionally and spiritually.
Leadership Coaching
Grow and develop your skills to be more effective and relationally healthy as a leader serving Jesus.
Don’t wait until burnout takes its toll
Invest in Healthy Pastor Care to strengthen the emotional and spiritual health of pastors and Christian leaders. Their ministry, relationships, and personal well-being depend on it.
Support a thriving ministry
Picture your pastor(s) being rejuvenated, encouraged, and equipped with the tools they need to flourish in their spiritual life, relationships, and ministry. Healthy Pastor Care is not just a program; it’s a transformative experience that leads to lasting success.
Benefits of Healthy Pastor Care
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Renewed intimacy with Jesus
Guided experiences in scripture meditation and prayer.
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Emotional health
Conversational teaching on spiritual and emotional well-being.
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Personalized care
Individual spiritual direction and coaching sessions.
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Community support
Connect with like-minded leaders on retreats.
Ready to support pastors and leaders?
Save $400
Institute
Two 5-day retreats
Regular price:
$2,400
Healthy Pastor Care price:
$2,000
Save $600
Spiritual Direction
12 individual sessions
Regular price:
$1,440
Healthy Pastor Care price:
$840
Save $360
Leadership Coaching
12 individual sessions
Regular price:
$1,800
Healthy Pastor Care price:
$1,440
Additional information:
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Each package is an annual program. Pricing is per pastor or missionary in an organization, network, or team. You can purchase any combination of the three packages.
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The services must be used within 12 months from purchase. The participant/organization is responsible for keeping records.
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Unused services can be transferred to another pastor/leader in the organization. This ensures that, if there is a change in staff, the benefits are not lost.
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Based on demand and limited space, participants with the retreat package are required to book their retreat 60+ days in advance.
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If an HPC participant renews for a 2nd year within the initial 12-month period, they lock in the rate from Year 1.
