Ministry Assistance Program
A Ministry Assistance Program (MAP) through MindHealth Management designed specifically to provide emotional care and mental well-being for Ministries, Pastors, Christian Educators and Caregivers.
Program Includes
Confidential one-on-one therapy with a licensed professional
Online cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) featuring a confidential dashboard
Member Assistance Program – Legal consult, Financial consult, Health and Wellbeing consult, Nutrition consult, Virtual Fitness consult
Nearly 30,000 professional, rigorously vetted counselors, holding either a Master’s or Doctoral degree in their respective fields including a wide variety of expertise, denominations, and backgrounds
Members will speak to a concierge to find the best fit
Available any time, 24/7/365
Mental Challenges Facing Pastors Today
In 2021, Lifeway Research surveyed 1,000 pastors asking, “which mental challenges do pastors face?”
Stress: 63%
Discouragement: 48%
Distractions (Lack of Focus): 48%
Loneliness/Isolation: 28%
Depression: 18%
Lack of Contentment: 17%
More than 1,700 pastors leave the church every month.
Supporting church and faith-based organizations by offering a comprehensive range of emotional well-being, mental health, cognitive based therapy, and professional services tailored for ministries of all sizes as well as the option of extending the same resources and services to members and families.
National statistics continue to highlight the ongoing demands, pressures, high stress, and other crisis that often lead to increased burnout, turnover, divorce, addiction, and even suicide among pastors and organizational leaders serving in churches and Christian-based non-profit organizations.
Personal Growth
Therapy helps pastors grow emotionally, spiritually, relationally and develop greater self-awareness, empathy, and compassion for others.
5-Proven Outcomes for Pastors seeking Therapy:
Improved Mental Health
Pastors benefit from therapy for mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, stress, burnout, isolation, and trauma.
Decrease Conflicts
Pastors struggle with interpersonal conflicts or relationship issues in their personal and professional lives. Therapy helps them navigate these issues and develop healthier relationships.
Navigate leadership Challenges
Pastors carry a significant amount of responsibility in their roles as leaders. Therapy helps them develop greater self-confidence, improve communication skills, and learn effective strategies for managing stress and conflict.
Help with Spiritual Concerns
Pastors benefit from therapy for spiritual concerns such as doubts, questions, or struggles with faith. It can help them deepen their spiritual practice and develop a stronger sense of connection with God.
“While seeking the advice from an experienced mentor, leader, and/or another pastor provides insights on certain issues, the question is, is the physical, mental, and emotional toil facing pastors being addressed?”
- Barna Group