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Pastor Wellness

We exist to love and care for our pastors, ministry leaders, and their families.

Every week pastors and ministry leaders are expected to provide spiritual guidance, helpful counsel, and conflict management while also allotting time each week to study, preach, develop teams, recruit volunteers, oversee church administration, lead their families, and care for their personal well-being. Trusted data demonstrates that too often church leaders lack community, feel isolated, and navigate difficult seasons without needed resources. Pastor Wellness serves Georgia Baptist pastors, ministry leaders, and their families by reaching out to build relationships that facilitate community, confidentiality, relevant coaching, and support in crisis.

Pastor Wellness assists pastors, ministry leaders, and their wives in five areas:

Connect with our team

770-570-8375

creynolds@gabaptist.org

Chris Reynolds

Lead Strategist, Pastor Wellness

770-936-5232

lcrow@gabaptist.org

Loretta Crow

Events Coordinator, Pastor Wellness

678-793-5880

jstevens@gabaptist.org

Joy Stevens

Women in Ministry Coordinator, Pastor Wellness

Need help?

Georgia Crisis and Access Line (24/7)
1-800-715-4225

Services

Right Start
Right Start assists Georgia Baptist churches during the time immediately after their pastor leaves. We can help to bring stability to the church during the early days of a pastor transition and assess the immediate needs of the church.

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Pastor Search Committee Training
The Pastor/Staff Committee training presents a chronological, step-by-step process of the work of a Pastor/Staff Search Committee. The training includes resources to help the committee lead the church in searching for God’s Will regarding a new minister.

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Transitional Pastor Training
We offer trainings for ministers who are interested in learning how to become a transitional pastor. The trainings are held at the Georgia Baptist missions and ministry center offered regionally.

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Conflict Mediation
A process of third-party mediation is available to churches, church staffs, and associations which is led by trained and certified third-party mediators. Seminars on “Understanding and Resolving Conflict” are available for small groups, churches, and associations.

Pastor Wellness Catalysts

Serving pastors, ministry leaders, and their families throughout Georgia.

Chris Reynolds

Lead Strategist, Pastor Wellness

creynolds@gabaptist.org

770-570-8375

Jeff Gongwer

Pastor Wellness Catalyst, East Central Region

jgongwer@gabaptist.org

770-936-5596

Andy Childs

Pastor Wellness Catalyst, Northeast Region

achilds@gabaptist.org

770-936-5383

Craig Ward

Pastor Wellness Catalyst, Northwest Region

cward@gabaptist.org

770-936-5596

Jason Jones

Pastor Wellness Catalyst, Southwest Region

jjones@gabaptist.org

770-936-5596

Marty Youngblood

Pastor Wellness Catalyst, Southeast Region

myoungblood@gabaptist.org

770-936-5243

Ministry Wives Mobilizers & Health Care

Lauren Walker
Northern Regions

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Suzette Greene
Central Regions

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Jennifer Williams
Southern Regions

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Marie Witherspoon
Medical Consultant

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Job Board

A free service which offers a large variety of job openings, both inside and out of Georgia.

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Young Leaders

Engaging and encouraging young leaders in their ministries.

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GuideStone Resources

We are excited to provide resources from GuideStone to build a more solid financial foundation for pastors, ministers, and their families.

 

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Upcoming Events

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