“Let those who are taught the Word share all good things with those who teach” (Galatians 6:6). Quite often, couples in ministry become so involved in giving to others that their personal lives are neglected. They miss out on the first part of the biblical principle found in Matthew 10:8, “Freely you have received, freely give.” A Galatians 6:6 Retreat is a time of personal renewal and encouragement for ministry couples…a time to “freely receive” God’s good things for your marriage, family, and ministry. Galatians 6:6 Retreats are 3-day/2-night retreats for pastoral couples in full-time ministry. They are held in various locations in the United States and overseas through strategic partnerships. The retreat, accommodations, meals, and all materials are a gift from these partners. All you have to do is get to a retreat! More than 15,000 ministry couples from around the world have participated in these life-changing, marriage-enriching, ministry-impacting retreats! Upcoming retreats:

• Fall 2023 retreat dates coming soon...

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Full-time or bi-vocational pastor/ministry couples should apply to attend one of the upcoming Galatians 6:6 Retreats. Space is limited in each retreat and priority registration is given to senior pastor couples. (Reminder: The retreat, accommodations, meals, and all materials are a gift from our partners. All you have to do is get to a retreat!)

During a Galatians 6:6 Retreat, you will: - Have your significance, value, and worth affirmed by the One who has called you! - Encounter Christ to revitalize your intimacy with Him. - Experience His Word to renew your marriage, family, and ministry. - Gain a vision for relational health and emotional fitness as Whole-life discipleship and outreach priorities. - Explore “Are You Ready” resources in order to ELEVATE prayer, EQUIP laborers, and EMBRACE the harvest. (Matthew 9:38)

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   Once you are approved, you will receive an email with next steps. Galatians 6:6 may reach out to you to with additional questions prior to approving your application.

2. Complete Flourishing Survey

   Once you are approved, you'll need to complete a 10-question Flourishing survey to help Galatians 6:6 better serve you.

3. Choose a retreat

   Once you complete the survey, Galatians 6:6 will send you several retreat dates to choose from.

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Historically, the Church has lacked the practical steps to address mental health struggles. But now, the Church can be at the forefront of erasing the silence, shame, and stigma of mental illness. By claiming your scholarship and taking this course, you will learn the foundational tools to assist you in creating and maintaining a thriving mental health ministry in your church and/or your local community.

Lay people interested in starting a mental health ministry, Mental Health Coaches, or church ministry leaders who want to equip their churches or ministry to be ready to help people in their church and community, who struggle with mental and behavioral issues, move towards healing and wholeness. Also, community volunteers wanting to make a difference in their environment.

This 13 hour course provides practical instruction for those ready to create and maintain a thriving mental health ministry in their church and local community. Participants will: Assess how they can become a catalyst in addressing the mental health crisis and discover how to erase the silence, shame, and stigma of mental health in the Church.

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   Using the email and password from your application, you can login to Light University. We'll include your username and password in the acceptance email as a reminder.

3. Start Dare to Care!

   Start getting your church mental health ready!

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Historically, the Church has lacked the practical steps to address mental health struggles. But now, the Church can be at the forefront of erasing the silence, shame, and stigma of mental illness. This is why the AACC created the Dare to Care training program which features two courses for church ministry leaders, mental health coaches, and lay members. Claim your scholarship for the following courses: Dare to Care course #1 - How to Start and Manage a Mental Health Ministry in Your Church or Community. Dare to Care course #2 - Mental Health Friendly Churches: Development and Implementation of Effective Mental Health Ministries

Lay people interested in starting a mental health ministry, Mental Health Coaches, or church ministry leaders who want to equip their churches or ministry to be ready to help people in their church and community, who struggle with mental and behavioral issues, move towards healing and wholeness. Also, community volunteers wanting to make a difference in their environment.

Course #1: This 13 hour course provides practical instruction for those ready to create and maintain a thriving mental health ministry in their church and local community. Participants will assess how they can become a catalyst in addressing the mental health crisis and discover how to erase the silence, shame, and stigma of mental health in the Church. Course #2: This 17-hour course is designed to equip you on how to develop strategies and best practices to implement ministries in your local church and community to address specific mental and behavioral health needs. Covering the most pressing topics like depression, anxiety, grief and loss, trauma, youth, and more, participants will be able to better identify the mental and behavioral health needs of their church and community and assess the church’s mission and role in addressing the mental health crisis.

Thank you for applying for Dare to Care 2! We will email you with information about claiming your scholarship in the next week.

Mental health coaches are unlike licensed mental health care providers in that coaches do not diagnose or offer professional care or treatment for mental health difficulties and disorders. Coaches support any positive change, helping persons who are receiving professional care to manage their symptoms, build support for recovery, and work on life goals such as relationships, work, and education. Mental health coaching is action-oriented with an emphasis on helping someone improve their present life while making goals for future growth and transformation.

Any person wanting to commit to helping those in need by providing exceptional positive reinforcement and listening skills while helping them improve their present life.

This program includes three online courses, consisting of 42 total hours of training. No textbooks needed, all course notes are included. The first course will provide students with an orientation to the field of mental health coaching. Topics covered include the role and scope of mental health coaching within the local church, ethical guidelines and professional standards in coaching, crisis intervention techniques, and the integration of faith and biblical wisdom in coaching. The second course will discuss theories and skills of Christ-centered mental health coaching as well as group coaching. In the third course, students will learn the fundamentals of mental and behavioral health disorders, the causes of mental disorders, as well as addiction problems.

Thank you for submitting your application! Here's what you can expect next...

1. Wait for Scholarship Acceptance Email

   We will email you as soon as your application is processed. This usually only takes a few minutes.

2. Login to Light University

   Using the email and password from your application, you can login to Light University. We'll include your username and password in the acceptance email as a reminder.

3. Start Mental Health Coaching Course!

   Start becoming a certified mental health coach!

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Our coaches have experienced the joys and trials of ministry. Our coaching will help you make progress and gain perspective on the challenges you face in your ministry and life.

Our coaching is available to pastors, ministry leaders, and spouses, serving in churches and ministries of any size. Our team of qualified, trusted coaches come from a diversity of backgrounds and possess a variety of ministry experiences. We have both male and female coaches, and can match you to coaches with experience in a range of ministry roles, including lead pastor, worship, youth/NextGen, missions, and more.

Our process is simple and designed to provide you with the best coaching experience. Once we receive your application, our team will review your submission within 24 hours. If we have any additional questions, we will contact you to clarify. We will then match you to one of our qualified coaches, who will contact you directly to schedule your first coaching session. Coaching sessions are conducted via video conferencing, so you can conveniently participate from your home or office.

Thank you for submitting your application. A confirmation email has been sent to you.

1. Wait for Approval Email

   Once you are approved, you will receive an email with next steps. PastorServe may reach out to you to with additional questions prior to approving your application.

2. Complete Flourishing Survey

   Once you are approved, you'll need to complete a 10 question Flourishing survey to help PastorServe match you with a coach.

3. Get Matched to a Coach

   Once you complete the survey, PastorServe will match you with a coach and connect you to them via email.

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