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John W. Smith,
M.Div., D.Min.
Regional Director

PastorCare serves pastors and their families in three ways . . .

Preventing . . .
• Encouraging, coaching, and mentoring
• Sharing stories, compassion, and resources
• Helping wounded pastors avoid wounding actions
• Educating congregations in pastor care

Intervening . . .
• Initiating contact with hurting pastors
• Stepping into their lives in the midst of turmoil
• Providing personalized, practical support
• Becoming their advocate

Connecting . . .
• Matching pastors with Ministry Team members
• Linking pastors with practical help
• Referring pastors to professional counselors
• Offering information about care-giving ministries

PastorCare is unique because . . .

• We initiate contact and follow-up with hurting pastors and their families.
• We are often able to travel to them.
• We provide personalized support based on individual needs.
• We cross denominational barriers.
• We do not charge a fee for our services.

For more information about PastorCare . . .

Telephone: 616-940-9860 or email: john@pastorcaregreatlakes.org