Grace Valley Ministries
Helping Ministry Leaders Thrive and Churches Grow
Pastor, we know that you want a healthy personal life and a thriving ministry. The challenges are real, but you don’t have to face them alone.
We have been helping pastors like you for over 15 years.
To go far in ministry, we have to go together. Get involved with GVM to rest, reset and re-engage your calling.
GET AWAY
Enjoy a getaway with your spouse or a 48 hour solitude retreat at one of our cottages.
GET CONNECTED
Enjoy community with other ministry leaders in your area or connect with a counselor, coach, or spiritual director.
GET RENEWED
From fly fishing to marriage retreats and spiritual formation, our experiences are designed to restore relational, physical, and spiritual health.
LET US PRAY FOR YOU
Submit prayer requests and our network of supporters will pray for you.
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Leadership is Lonely
65% of pastors report living and leading out of loneliness. We help leaders cultivate meaningful friendships and healthier marriages.
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Bodies Bear the Weight of Ministry
90% of pastors report being physically exhausted weekly, with 63% saying they feel overwhelmed in their roles. We create experiences for leaders to rest, play and have fun.
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Hearts are Weary
75% of pastors report being extremely stressed and stretched thin, with 40% of pastors are at high risk of burnout. We create experiences that promote renewal.
Learn about our Church Partnership program
Every pastor of a partner church receives:
1. Free Soul Care Session.
One meeting with a Spiritual Director for encouragement, care and goal setting for the year.
2. Counseling/Spiritual Direction for a Pastor.
Up to 6 Sessions of Care by a professional counselor or spiritual director for $20 per session.
3. Counseling/Spiritual Direction for Pastor’s Spouse.
Up to 6 Sessions of Care by a professional counselor or spiritual director for $20 per session.
4. 2 Night Get-a-way.
2 Night Solitude Retreat for Pastor and Spouse at a Grace Valley Cottage with a $20 'hold-the-date' fee.
5. Retreat Experience.
1 Retreat of the Pastors choice aimed at either relational, physical or spiritual health.
Download Our "10 Ways to Avoid Ministerial Burnout"
Feeling overworked, overwhelmed and tired? Download this PDF filled with insight from our executive director with over 50 years of experience in ministry.
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