Pastoral coaching & biblical counseling-so you can serve faithfully for the long haul.

You spend your life caring for others. When ministry gets heavy, Shepherd's Friend comes alongside you with friendship and Scripture-grounded counseling.

You're a pastor. You're leading, preaching, counseling, planning, and carrying burdens most people never see.

You want to love your church well—and you want to endure with courage, conviction, and joy.

Ministry pressure is real. Even pastors who know the Scriptures can feel disrupted peace, diminished joy, isolation, and the weight of constant responsibility.

YOU CARE FOR OTHERS. Who cares for you?

LEARN HOW WE HELP

We're here for you.

Shepherd's Friend exists to come alongside pastors with meaningful friendship and biblical counsel, because those who care for others need care as well.

LEARN MORE ABOUT NATHAN

Our Founder

Nathan Pierpont
Associate Pastor at Northeastern Baptist Church (Kalamazoo, MI) has served in vocational ministry over 30 years with his wife, Jennifer.

The Process

Reach out

Contact our founder and director, Nathan Pierpont.

Prepare

Fill out an electronic coaching application or a personal data inventory (PDI).

Move forward

Set up an initial meeting via video call (or in person in Kalamazoo).

START THE CONVERSATION

How we help pastors

We encourage pastors and contribute to longevity in faithful ministry.

We listen to what you're trying to do and the challenges you face by being a sounding board and offering ideas to help you serve your flock.

Friendly Coaching

Pastors pour into others. We come alongside you to help you apply God’s Word to your life to restore peace and joy in ministry.

Biblical Counseling

Secure video sessions

In-person in Kalamazoo

No cost to pastors and their households

Imagine ministry with support.

With a friend in your corner, you can pursue clear next steps, experience renewed peace and joy, and continue serving with endurance—for the long haul.