Get healthy/stay healthy by getting connected.
Thousands of ministry leaders have experienced the blessing of having a Standing Stone Shepherd. We’re here to provide a safe, confidential relationship to share the struggles you face. We’re here to Connect, Appreciate, Relate, and Encourage you.
How we can help.
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Marriage
There is often a huge amount of stress on a marriage when in ministry. We are here to listen and provide the care you need to help your marriage thrive.
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Family
Whether it’s issues with your children or dealing with a family emergency, we want to help ensure that your family is healthy and cared for.
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Ministry Spouses
We are here to provide a safe place for ministry spouses to share frustrations, get godly wisdom and be encouraged. Pastor’s wives are often the loneliest person in the church. We can help.
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Traumatic Events
Trauma can come in all shapes and sizes, and it rarely comes at a convenient time. We are here to ensure that you’re not alone when you are walking through even the darkest of valleys.
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Burnout
Burnout is more common than you might think. We want to help ensure your longevity and health as you serve. We will help you identify burnout and help you find God’s rest and healing.
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Financial Struggles
Those in ministry have some unique challenges when it comes to money. We are here to provide a listening ear and guidance from Scripture, informed by our own personal experiences.
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Unhealthy Habits
Sometimes we develop unhealthy habits in an effort to numb pain or relieve stress. We are here to provide a safe, non-judgmental, and confidential environment for you to express the struggles you face. And we will walk with you as you get the help you need.
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Depression & Loneliness
People in ministry get depressed, too. God cares deeply about your pain, yet your enemy would have you suffer alone in silence. Through friendship and soul care, we want to give you a safe place to share your struggle, and to help make sure you get the help you need.
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Church Leadership
Many pastors were not prepared in seminary for all of the challenges of church leadership. We want to help you resolve conflict effectively and lovingly lead your people..
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our affliction, so that we may be able to comfort those who are in any affliction, with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God.
2 Corinthians 1:3-4
FAQs
How much does it cost?
We provide care at no cost or obligation.
How does funding work for Standing Stone Shepherds?
We trust God to provide the support we need through the generosity of donors who have a heart for this work. Ministry leaders who receive our ministry are not expected to support our ministry. We have no other agenda than to love you and care for your needs. Generous donors provide support to us so we can love on you!
How does the Shepherding relationship work?
We connect with you via phone calls, texts, zoom, or in person.
Will the relationship remain confidential?
Absolutely. We will hold everything said in confidence within the legal and Biblical limits of confidentiality. It’s our desire to give you a safe place to share your heart and find refuge to rest and refocus.
How long will my Shepherding relationship last?
As long as you need us and and as long as we are able to help. Our goal is to help ensure your longevity and health in ministry.