Ministry Coaches

Strengthening the Church by Serving Pastors

Ministry Coaches

Dave & Jayne Walters

The Challenge

You fall into a high-risk category.

As a ministry leader, you work in a profession with as great of a risk for developing PTSD as frontline workers and first responders who put their lives at risk every day.

In a 2021 Barna Group study of pastors, only one in three pastors consider themselves healthy. Author and counselor Denny Howard, who has worked with thousands of ministry leaders worldwide, says, “Every week, I hear, ‘this is not what I signed up for when I took this ministry position!’”

“Now is the time for the Christian community to come alongside their pastors to pray and support them so they can continue to lead in healthy ways.” Barna Group

Yet, 27% of pastors report not having anyone to turn to for help in a crisis, and 84% of pastors desire to have a relationship with someone they can trust and confide in.

We want to come alongside and support YOU

Vocational ministry has unique obstacles in its journey that most other careers and roles do not possess. Pastors, church staff, and ministry leaders carry our burdens as a major part of their role. Who carries their burdens? Who will walk alongside them when they have needs? This is our opportunity to come alongside and serve those who serve us well.

The Crisis

You fall into a high-risk category.

As a ministry leader, you work in a profession with as great of a risk for developing PTSD as frontline workers and first responders who put their lives at risk every day.

In a 2021 Barna Group study of pastors, only one in three pastors consider themselves healthy. Author and counselor Denny Howard, who has worked with thousands of ministry leaders worldwide, says, “Every week, I hear, ‘this is not what I signed up for when I took this ministry position!’”

“Now is the time for the Christian community to come alongside their pastors to pray and support them so they can continue to lead in healthy ways.” Barna Group

Yet, 27% of pastors report not having anyone to turn to for help in a crisis, and 84% of pastors desire to have a relationship with someone they can trust and confide in.

We want to come alongside and support YOU

What We Offer

Our Tools

Coaching Relationships

  • Do you want someone with ministry experience to process ideas and decisions as you lead?
  • Would you like a trusted relationship to get periodic feedback?
  • Would you like to experience more joy from your ministry?
  • Could you use more energy for ministry and life?
  • Are you in transition and want help processing it?

Couples Care & Coaching 

  • Do you desire to grow closer as ministry partners?
  • Would you like ministry to enhance your marriage?
  • Do ministry and family need better balance?
  • Is there something you and your spouse need help processing?

Ministry Consulting & Training 

  • Would you like to improve your team culture?
  • Do you want your ministry to be more effective?
  • Are you needing a strategy for a ministry opportunity?
  • Do you desire to be trained and developed in some area?

Crisis Care 

  • Do you need a safe place to discuss a crisis situation?
  • Have you unexpectedly been let go from your position?
  • Are you facing burnout, ready to walk away?
  • Are you experiencing a personal crisis?

Shaping the Heart of a Leader Intensive

  • Are you looking for a meaningful sabbatical experience in the mountains?
  • Do you desire extended time to grow in your leadership development?
  • Are you seeking to deepen your relationship with God as a leader?
  • Would you like to develop tangible goals in the areas that allow you to flourish in ministry?

Our Process

When you are ready, the process to get started is easy:

  1. First, we set up an initial, no-cost-to-you virtual 10-15 minute conversation to discuss what you are looking for and how we can assist you in your ministry setting.
  2. Next, if the chemistry is right and you believe we can help you, together, we will develop a schedule that works for you and your ministry.

What We Offer

Our Tools

Coaching Relationships

  • Do you want someone with ministry experience to process ideas and decisions as you lead?
  • Would you like a trusted relationship to get periodic feedback?
  • Would you like to experience more joy from your ministry?
  • Could you use more energy for ministry and life?
  • Are you in transition and want help processing it?

Couples Coaching

  • Do you desire to grow closer as ministry partners?
  • Would you like ministry to enhance your marriage?
  • Do ministry and family need better balance?
  • Is there something you and your spouse need help processing?

Ministry Consulting & Training 

  • Would you like to improve your team culture?
  • Do you want your ministry to be more effective?
  • Are you needing a strategy for a ministry opportunity?
  • Do you desire to be trained and developed in some area?

Crisis Care 

  • Do you need a safe place to discuss a crisis situation?
  • Have you unexpectedly been let go from your position?
  • Are you facing burnout, ready to walk away?
  • Are you experiencing a personal crisis?

Shaping the Heart of a Leader Intensive

  • Are you looking for a meaningful sabbatical experience in the mountains?
  • Do you desire extended time to grow in your leadership development?
  • Are you seeking to deepen your relationship with God as a leader?
  • Would you like to develop tangible goals in the areas that allow you to flourish in ministry?

Our Process

When you are ready, the process to get started is easy:

  1. First, we set up an initial, no-cost-to-you virtual 10-15 minute conversation to discuss what you are looking for and how we can assist you with your agendas.
  2. Next, if the chemistry is right and you believe we can be your coach in your corner, we can develop a coaching schedule that works for you and your ministry.

Our Story

We met as freshmen at Purdue University and eventually were married. During our college years, we both gave our vocations to building His Kingdom through vocational ministry. You can get more of Our Story here.

Enough about us. We want to hear your story!!

We offer you wisdom we learned the old-fashioned way—through experience, heartache, and 30 years of ministry. Our personal coaching and ministry consulting will focus on helping you to live out your calling and finish well while navigating the challenges of vocational ministry.

However, if we are being honest, we understand that vocational ministry leaves many casualties in its wake. We have been there, too—gossiped about, misunderstood, fired, and shattered. Ministry wounds and setbacks often cause us to question our personal calling. Over the last 15 years, we have worked with many people who were trying to break free from past wounds that kept them from their calling.

Connect

How can we help?

We are here to serve you. Our desire is that you stay healthy and fruitful in your calling. Please fill out and submit the form below to start the conversation.

Our Team

These people keep us healthy and effective

Our Community. The people who have been in our inner circle since 2006 also serve in vocational ministry, so they understand the unique challenges we face. Since we trust each other, we experience safety and vulnerability with each of them.

Sue Griggs. Sue shepherds and encourages Jayne providing wise counsel and support. She prays for Jayne, texts her verses, and meets with her. As a 30-year veteran of Christian school education, Sue has spent her life teaching, coaching, and discipling students

Mark Rhodes. Mark pastors Dave from a distance. They met nearly 30 years ago and later worked together in a church. Once a month, they spend an hour on the phone checking in and discussing personal and ministry issues. This is a relationship that is full of grace and truth. Mark is currently a pastor at The Journey Church in Michigan.

Laurie Nell. We have known Laurie for over 20 years. Together, she and Jayne have prayed with many women who were seeking inner healing and freedom. As her friend, Laurie helps Jayne stay centered and keep her eyes focused on Jesus. Laurie is the founder and Executive Director of En Gedi.

Kevin Duval. Kevin has mentored Dave since the nineties, providing godly wisdom and encouragement. Kevin has served in multiple churches and is currently the Executive Director of Pastors in Prayer, coaching and encouraging pastors nationwide.

Ministry Prayer Team. A team of gifted intercessors pray for us. They also pray that you receive from Jesus whatever you need to live out your calling in this season. Prayer is the work of ministry.

Financial Support Team. Our support team is committed to ministry and your vitality. This team invests financially to offset our costs so that we can provide the support you need. They understand healthy ministry leaders will result in healthy ministries and teams.

What People Are Saying

In their own words

“I trust the Walters implicitly. Their thoughtful questions are deeply rooted in their integrity. As a professional leadership coach and counselor for more than three decades, I have sought them out for my own growth.”

DENNY HOWARD, Author and Counselor, MA, LMHC, LMFT, LCSW

“Every week, I talk to pastors across our fellowship who carry the weight of ministry, and I observe their need for support and encouragement. I have had the privilege of observing Dave and Jayne faithfully serve in bringing their experience and wisdom to that effort. For over twenty-five years, I have personally watched them use their God-given gifts, serving together, to strengthen churches and ministry leaders. Without healthy leaders, we do not have healthy churches. I unreservedly recommend them as a resource for providing soul care for ministry leaders.”

ROCKY ROCHOLL, President Fellowship of Evangelical Churches

“I couldn’t be more excited and honored to offer my heartfelt endorsement of Dave and Jayne Walters as highly qualified soul care pastors and coaches. Not only do they care ‘about the souls of others,’ but they also know how to care ‘for the souls of others’ and have had a track record of effective ministry to that end for many years. Not only are they able to provide insightful counseling, consulting, and coaching for those who need godly wisdom, but I really appreciate their ability to provide Spirit-empowered ministry to the wounded hearts of those who need healing and freedom. If it’s soul care you need, I highly recommend my friends, Dave and Jayne!”

CAL RYCHENER, Founding Pastor Northwoods Church 

“In a season of deep grief and brokenness in our family, Dave and Jayne graciously, with much wisdom and guidance, helped us move into a season of healing. By creating a safe space, they lead us in conversation, asking the right questions and ultimately praying and speaking much-needed words of encouragement that lead to our family experiencing inner healing and freedom.”

NIRUP ALPHONSE, Lead Pastor, LifeGate, Denver, Colorado

 “As a licensed counselor, I have had the privilege of working with Jayne and Dave.  God has used them to open up doors in the lives of my clients. Oftentimes therapy can hit a roadblock, and deeper inner healing prayer is needed. I have seen firsthand how God can use Dave and Jayne’s calling and gifts. It has been an honor to witness them ministering to my clients firsthand.”

MARY CLARK, MA, LMHC

“Dave and Jayne started an annual vitality retreat for our partners, community pastors, and their families. It has been one of the most defining moments for us as a church as we intentionally cared for and supported our workers. It has been a fresh breeze for their soul. Many individuals and couples consider Dave and Jayne very dear friends and have developed a deep trust with them. It is such a blessing that they can stay connected, discuss, and even share important prayer requests. We simply love how genuine, sincere, and humble both Dave and Jayne are. We cherish this friendship.”

NILAV C., Lead Pastor, a church in India