Pastoral Wellness
The Baptist Resource Network cares about the health of our pastors and their families.
Ministry can be exceptionally lonely, so the Baptist Resource Network offers an extended support network, prayer encouragement, retreats, and other events to help refresh our partnering churches’ leaders, pastor’s wives, and families.
We come alongside lead pastors in four ways:
RECREATION: Pastor Blessing events/Gatherings
RESPITE: Use of BRN's Guest House and access to other respite locations
RESTRENGTHENING: Wellbeling resources and events
REASSURANCE: GuideStone benefits and Legacy and Estate Planning
RECREATION
The BRN offers free Pastor Blessing events and gatherings, such as a day at the golf range or other special outings, for pastors, pastor couples and/or pastor families. These events provide pure fun and camaraderie with fellow ministry leaders. Please contact your local regional consultant to find out more about the Pastor Blessing opportunities in your region. If you do not know who your regional consultant is, please contact our Help Desk by email at [email protected], or by calling or texting us at (717) 652-5856.
RESPITE:
Ministry can be quite tiring. The BRN offers pastors and their wives free use of its Guest House in Harrisburg, as well as access to a list of other preapproved respite locations. Harrisburg Mission House and Pittsburgh-Warren Mission House are available for families to enjoy. Here is a list of ministry-vetted respite locations currently available.
Harrisburg Mission House
Pittsburgh-Warren Mission House
RESTRENGTHENING:
The BRN seeks to provide wellbeing resources and events for pastors and church staff so they know they do not have to face ministry alone.
For your assistance, here is a list of ministry-vetted counseling and coaching resources:
- Pastors Hope Network – Help for Pastors Who Are Fired or Forced Out | Pastors’ Hope Network
- Converge Coaching – Home – Converge Coaching
- NorthPoint Christian Counseling – Pastoral Counselors, licensed by the National Christian Counselors Association | Individuals, Couples, Family
- PastorServe — Coaching, Counseling, Crisis Support
- My Counselor Online – Faith-Based Mental Health | #1 Rated Christian Counseling Online
- Hope Made Strong – Resources, Courses, Communities, Cohorts | Church Mental Health Summit
- Soul Care – Addresses Burnout | Assessment Tool, Resources for Pastors and Teams
- Standing Stone – Pastoral Care for Pastors & Leaders | Ministry Burnout
- PIR Ministries – Pastor-in-Residence Ministries
- The Common Table – Collaborative – Virtual Gatherings for Clergy | Support and Resources
- Heal Grow Share – Counseling, Consulting, and Resources
- Healing Talk – Finding Solutions for Everyday Problems
REASSURANCE:
GuideStone Financial Services serves churches and organizations with products and services that promote financial health and spiritual wellness. The BRN partners with GuideStone to provide free protection benefits and retirement contributions for qualified candidates. The BRN also offers Legacy and Estate Planning for churches, individuals and families.