Serving Pastors and Their Families

A Special Message from

Dr. Stephen Rummage

Executive Director- Treasurer of the Florida Baptist Convention

Why We Help

Physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual demands of ministry can put tremendous stress on the entire family. Pastors are not immune to discouragement and relationship challenges. Demands of shepherding a church, nurturing, and providing for his family, and maintaining healthy relationships can be daunting and overwhelming. The pastor and his family can become isolated, alone and need help from someone OUTSIDE their church fellowship or peer group.

Shepherds Help will come along side the pastor and his family to bring Hope & Help.

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Trusted By

A Special Message from

Dr. Heath Lambert

Senior Pastor – First Baptist Church Jacksonville

“All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness,that the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work.”

2 Timothy 3:16-17

How We Help

Shepherds Help exists to provide care for pastors and their families by serving as a catalyst of Christ’s love to strengthen, enhance, and invigorate their passion for ministry.

BIBLICAL COUNSELING by applying biblical truths of the Scriptures to the issues they are facing. We have a team of certified biblical counselors to help you.
COACHING by asking questions through conversations that gives clarity to their situation.
RESOURCING BOOKS & MATERIALS for the pastor and family’s personal spiritual growth.
FACILITATING PASTOR’S GATHERINGS by connecting pastors with other pastors in their geographical area to encourage personal soul care, accountability, and friendships.
RESPITE REFERRALS for a time of spiritual, mental, and physical renewal.

We are a confidant OUTSIDE the church or peer group. All services provided at NO COST to those we serve.

Partner With Us

Serving Pastors and Their Families

You can partner with Shepherd’s Help to bring Hope and Help to those leading the Body of Christ.

PRAYING – by committing to be a prayer partner for the ministry.
FINANCIAL INVESTMENT – making a financial investment in Shepherd’s Help. We depend on partners to make monthly contributions or annual gifts.
NETWORK – share about Shepherd’s Help with friends in your network.

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Endorsements

DR. TOMMY GREEN

Former Executive Director-Treasurer, Florida Baptist Convention

“I am grateful for the ministry of Jim Parrish and Shepherds Help. He provides a safe and loving environment for encouraging and healing for our pastors and wives.”

DR. JOHN SULLIVAN

Former Executive Director-Treasurer, Florida Baptist Convention

“It is a wonderful application of ministry that fits their skill sets and personalities. I endorse these folks. Let them help you. They will be great encouragers.”

DR. RICK WHEELER

Executive Directory/Treasurer Florida Baptist Financial Services

“Jim has a great way of being supportive and a good listener to those he encounters. On several occasions, we have recommended that a ministry leader spend time with Jim and have always received great feedback on his helpfulness to them.”

DR. MAC BRUNSON

Lead Pastor – Valleydale Church, Birmingham, AL

“Jim and Sandra, through Shepherd’s Help come along side pastors and their families and minister to them in a kind, loving, and practical way.”