We encourage pastors and contribute to longevity in faithful ministry.
Remote Coaching & Counseling
Coaching is designed to hear what a pastor is trying to do and the challenges that stand in the way of success. We are a sounding board of ideas designed to help a pastor lead with conviction and confidence. We are constantly sharpening our skills to provide the resources and encouragement that will inspire pastors to thrive in their current role of ministry.
Biblical counseling is often something pastors provide for others, but they may not take the time to counsel themselves. You know the Scripture. We can help you learn to apply God’s Word surgically to the areas of your own life that frequently disrupt your peace and steal your joy.
Coaching and counseling utilizes video calling. In-person sessions are available in the Kalamazoo area.
Our Goals
To provide accessible and affordable coaching to pastors in all areas of pastoral ministry
To provide convenient biblical counseling free of charge to pastors and their households
To encourage more godly men to remain in ministry longer and work smarter
Meeting options
We can bring counseling to you using video-call technology.
In-person sessions are available at Northeastern Baptist Church in Kalamazoo.
The Process
Step One: Contact Nathan at Shepherd’s Friend with any questions you may have.
Step Two: If you wish to speak with Nathan again for coaching or counsel, he will provide you with an electronic application for coaching or a personal data inventory (PDI) in hard copy in preparation for scheduling counseling a session.
Step Three: When you return the application or PDI, we will set up an initial meeting over video call or in-person in Kalamazoo.
For those who wish to proceed after the intial meeting, we recommend scheduling two one-hour sessions per month for followup coaching/counseling.
You can expect to reach definable goals before discontinuing counseling. You will not be asked to pay for sessions. If our coaching has helped, consider recommending to your church that a one-time gift of appreciation to the pastoral coaching and counseling ministry of Shepherd’s Friend.
Cost: You will not be asked to pay anything for coaching or counseling. Our ministry partners wish to make this service available at no cost to you or your church. If Nathan or other counselors associated with SF are helpful to you, consider becoming a ministry partner with a scheduled or one-time gift.
Are you a biblical counselor with a heart for pastors?
- If you have biblical counseling traing and experience counseling in the local church
- If you have at least ten years of pastoral ministry experience
- If you have time to add a counseling session to your weekly schedule
Please let us know of your interest in joining our network of biblical counselors.