Caring for the Souls of Church Leaders

Listen to two church leaders describe their need for soul care.

Too many church staffs are spiritually malnourished, and barely healthy enough to be available as pastors. Some church staffs are stressed to the point of division among their ministry leaders. Eleven:28 wants church staffs to be firmly rooted in spiritual community TOGETHER so that they find energy and life to pour into their church. We want them to put their own oxygen masks on first.

eleven:28 offers many services to church leaders:

Staff Contemplative Experiences

A culture of soul care starts at the top. Discipleship starts at the top. In order to cultivate your church as a place of rest rather than busy-ness, your staff and board of elders/shepherds must lead the way into deeper contemplative experiences.

Group Direction

Virtual groups are always forming. Group spiritual direction is offered in a small group setting for groups of 3-12.

Retreats are offered as a way for a group to spend intensive time together being formed spiritually. Fees are based on the number of presentations made. During COVID, we are schedulding virtual retreats only. Contact us to find out more.

Speaking and Teaching

Speaking and teaching are offered as a way for a church, as a whole, to invest in their spiritual formation. Fees are negotiable and should include travel. Contact Trey for more information on how you can book eleven:28 for your conference or retreat.

Individual Direction

Individual spiritual direction is offered in person, via phone, or Skype. Fees vary from director to director. Directees meet once a month with a director for around an hour. Many ministers consider this as part of their “professional development budget.”

Sabbatical

Sabbatical journeys are tailored to the needs of the church leader and can vary in length, location, and content. Contact us to learn more about extended care for the soul of the church leader.

One of our partner churches said it this way:

“Spiritually and emotionally we deal with difficult “storms” that shower us with stress, guilt, shame, and regret. We are pushed and pulled in all directions by the draining experiences that come our way in life and in ministry. Eleven:28 offers spiritual direction and encouragement, creates a safe place to explore who God is, and restores spiritual rhythm for our staff. It is a refuge for us.”

-Jeff Hubbard, Senior Minister

“The spiritual practices that Rhesa leads us through have changed the way I guide my church through needed changes. I have more awareness of what’s making me anxious. Rhesa helps me identify those by asking leading questions, and encouraging me to relinquish those to God. She’s good at telling me what no one else does. That robs me of my ability to manipulate God. My monthly meeting with Rhesa is the most helpful hour of the month for the health of my ministry.”

-Jarrod Robinson, Senior Minister