Shepherd’s Rest Hub

You are a sheep before you are a shepherd.

For pastors, ministry leaders, missionaries and chaplains, and the spouses and kids who live in the fishbowl with them. Free and private.

“Come ye yourselves apart into a desert place, and rest a while.” Mark 6:31

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For leaders, spouses and pastor’s kids.

⛪ Shepherd’s RestChoose who you are and what’s heaviest: truth, words, a prayer and one step. 👣 7-Day WalkFive minutes a day for weary shepherds. 📖 Pastor burnoutWhen the shepherd needs rest. 🖨️ PrintablesA Sabbath plan, a health check, verse cards, and a peer-group guide.

For pastors and leaders

The loneliness of ministryWhy pastors need friends, and where to find them. Criticism in ministryWithout becoming bitter or crushed. Thinking about leaving?Burnout vs. calling. Secret strugglesConfession, accountability, and protecting the vulnerable. Bible verses for pastorsFor your soul, not your next sermon. Missionaries overseasCare for those who go. 🤲 Who Helps the Helper?For everyone whose job is other people. 😴 Holy TiredRest without guilt.

For ministry spouses and kids

For the pastor’s spouseExpectations, loneliness and freedom. Pastor’s kidsGrowing up in the fishbowl. 🔍 Not Sure I Even BelieveFor PKs with honest questions. 💍 The Vow, UnpackedFor ministry marriages in hard seasons.

For churches

How churches can care for their pastorsFor boards, elders and members. 🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Lead a GroupReady-made series to lighten your pastor’s load. 😂 Pastor Said WHAT?Because pastors need to laugh too.
💬 Need someone to pray for you? Leave a request on our Prayer & Encouragement Wall, anonymously if you prefer. If you’re thinking about not wanting to live, call or text 988 (US). If a leader has abused or exploited anyone, protecting the vulnerable comes first: report it and get help.