Ministry shapes how we lead, but it can also quietly shape who we are.
Restore Clergy's programs are designed to give you a path forward that is life giving, sustainable, and replicable.
What we offer:
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Wellness Insights
Put words to what you’re carrying.
You know something is off, but you’re not sure what to call it. These accessible one-hour sessions explain what ministry does to your body, your relationships, and your sense of self, and point you toward restoration. -
Leading from Abundance
Change the pattern.
You’re tired of running on empty and doing the work of ten people. In five weeks, you’ll identify what’s driving the overextension and learn to lead from your God-given giftedness so your ministry supports your calling instead of draining it. -
Restoration Fellowship
Be restored for the long haul.
Lasting change takes time and company. Over a year, with retreats, live sessions, and fellow clergy, you’ll build a way of leading that you can sustain and develop for years to come.
What makes our method unique?
Our founder combined Internal Family Systems model (an evidence based approach to therapy and coaching), Immunity to Change framework (an adult development framework that addresses the difficulty of lasting and sustainable change) with the nervous system science of Polyvagal Theory and ancient Christian practices into programs that provide hope, insight, community, and relief. Pastors can partake in Sabbath moments that inform by attending Wellness Insights, engage in a deeper practice through Leading From Abundance, or take the plunge on a path to lasting transformation and growth in our Restoration Fellowship.
Don’t take our word for it. Hear what participants are saying:
Restore Clergy offers lasting change that allows clergy to thrive in life and ministry!
Outcomes from our programs:
Feel confident and capable as a leader & make time for yourself without guilt.
Enjoy ministry again & live into your calling by learning how to navigate conflict.
Release the shame, anger, and resentment about not being good enough when it comes to meeting the expectations of others.
Finally gain the time for more personal pursuits (hobbies, healthy lifestyle, authentic relationships, & personal spiritual practices).
No longer feel trapped in your ministry setting & lead from a place of authenticity with less stress & more joy.
Have more time and space to feel rested and rejuvenated.
Break free from self-criticism, overeating, overdrinking, & social media bingeing.
Before and After Restoration Fellowship
Before
You catch yourself thinking, “I’m giving up & failing if my church isn’t growing.”
You find yourself overeating and over drinking to numb out feelings of overwhelm or not being “good enough”.
You overthink hard conversations and continue to suffer in silence from putting everyone else first.
You feel stuck in your ministry setting.
After
You are fully equipped to lead with compassion and confidence, and able to separate your personal value from what is happening in the church.
You are able to support your body in ways that give you energy and vitality.
You approach difficult leadership challenges head on with confidence and ask for help without guilt or uncertainty.
You find the freedom to explore your calling in ways that allow you to have sustainable ministry.
✺ Frequently asked questions ✺
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Participants that have gone through this process report feeling more confident as a leader and more hopeful about the church as a whole. This is a flexible way to engage in self-reflection and renewal as you are serving the church rather than taking leave. The process spans a year to give leaders time to integrate the concepts and discover new challenges with support. This gives you increased capacity for creativity and new tools to address challenging ministry situations.
If you have accountable reimbursement funds, continuing education funds, or renewal funds in your budget, ask if you can use them toward the Restoration Fellowship. We also encourage you to talk to your denominational judicatories to see if there are funds available to support this continuing education and renewal experience.
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Continuing Education sessions are $75 for the hour long teaching session.
Leading from Abundance Virtual Program starting January 2026 is $750 for the 6-week program and combines teaching and group coaching.
April 2027 Restoration Fellowship is $4500. This includes 2 rest and renewal retreats and all the zoom sessions. It does not include travel to and from the retreats.
Scholarships and payment plans are available.
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Yes! All programs are eligible for CEU’s
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The cost of individual therapy, individual coaching, or leadership training can run well into the thousands over the course of a year.
It is often difficult to find a therapist or coach with availability that truly understands and has lived experience with what it is to serve in ministry.
The Restoration Fellowship encompasses all of these options. If you consider the cost to your health, wellbeing, relationships, and long term viability in ministry if you don’t address symptoms of burnout, and consider the freedom from anxiety and dread about your situation that comes from participating, the investment is well worth it.
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That is not a problem! Many participants have expressed that they gain just as much personal insight when other participants are being coached as when they are being coached directly. You do not have to share in the group sessions to benefit from the program, but I feel confident that your level of comfort will grow and you will eventually feel comfortable enough to share and workshop situations that you find challenging!
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Our programs are designed with busy pastors in mind. They are either 1 hour virtual events or self paced over several weeks or months. You might need a couple hours a week, to review the materials and reflect on your experiences during the Restoration Fellowship ore Leading From Abundance, but you will be spending LESS time on overthinking, procrastinating, and habits that leave you exhausted. You will also likely find that you increased mental capacity for the things that matter most.
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If you find yourself dealing with anxiety, over thinking, procrastination, and conflict avoidance, among other unhelpful stress coping habits day in and day out, now is the time to address it. Activities like this drain energy unnecessarily and make them worse over time.
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Listen to the testimonials of clergy who have already completed the Restoration Fellowship.
Individual results will vary, but participants reported building authentic relationships with clergy peers that understand the strain of ministry. They reported feeling freedom from feelings of loneliness, isolation, and anxiety.
They developed a new framework for managing stress, overcoming unhelpful beliefs that kept them feeling stuck, and are now able to identify and understand what to do when their nervous system is overwhelmed, giving them choice in difficult situations instead of reacting based on negative experiences from the past.
They have more capacity to be proactive in taking care of their health and wellness instead of reactive.
If you engage in the process and do the work, you will grow and find relief. Focus on showing up and sharing what you are experiencing and you will see results!