Healthy Leaders,
Healthy Churches
Grace Valley exists to help pastors, ministry leaders, and their families pursue greater health and wholeness through rest, relationships, and experiences of renewal. By partnering with local churches, we create spaces where leaders can rest, reconnect with God, cultivate sustainable rhythms, and minister from a place of health rather than exhaustion.
Everything we do is designed to help leaders
Rest,
Renew and
Return faithfully.
- HOW WE HELP MINISTRY LEADERS LIVE AND LEAD FROM A PLACE OF HEALTH -
01.
We cultivate space for rest, providing solitude retreats and marriage getaways at our cottages.
02.
We connect pastors and leaders to peer-led groups throughout Atlanta while providing ongoing care through counselors and spiritual directors.
03.
We create guided experiences that restore relational, physical and spiritual health so leaders can last for the long haul.
HOW GRACE VALLEY BEGAN
A VISION PLANTED IN FAITH
Cheryl Merrefield was first given the vision of Grace Valley Ministries. She responded by praying that God would bring partners to help fulfill that vision. Cheryl and her husband, Dan, then donated over 11 acres of their land to the ministry. Their example of giving continues to be the philosophy of Grace Valley Ministries. God answered prayer by calling Phil and Sue Engelman to minister directly to pastors and their families. God has also provided wonderful board members, staff, and various individuals who have caught the vision and desire to be a part of what the Lord is doing.
Our Staff
David Stubblefield
Property Director
Ken Stumbo
Property Manager
Gloria Stumbo
Cottage Hospitality Coordinator
Pastors and ministry leaders often spend their lives pouring into others while carrying the weight of ministry alone. While countless ministry leaders faithfully fulfill the command to 'carry one another's burdens' (Galatians 6:2), few have anyone to turn to with their own. Our heart is to create places where pastors and ministry leaders can slow down, be encouraged and renewed, and experience the presence of God in meaningful ways.
When leaders are renewed, families are strengthened, ministries flourish and churches grow.
We invite you to join us in caring for the called as we seek to provide care and support to every pastor in the community.
- HOW WE SERVE -
SPIRITUAL
DIRECTION
One-on-one guidance that helps leaders listen for God's voice and grow in their spiritual life.
RETREATS & RENEWAL EXPERIENCES
Intentional retreats that provide rest, reflection, and renewal in the presence of God and others.
CHURCH
PARTNERSHIP
Customized care pathways for pastors, staff teams and ministry leaders, helping churches to build healthier
PASTORAL
CARE
Community driven initiatives that provide ongoing support and encouragement for ministry leaders.
