Help for Hurting Pastors

Recovery is God leading us down unfamiliar paths.

Shine

Isolation is Optional

Join us on the journey of recovery!

Churches

Recovery: Finding the Missing Piece

Recovery begins with the feeling that we've missed something important.

Civic Involvement

The Painful Clarity of the Truth

The truth requires a lot less energy than deceit.

Action

Spiritual Poverty Never Feels Good

We await the blessing promised to the poor in spirit.

Action

WELCOME!

The Clergy Recovery Network exists to support, encourage and provide resources to religious professionals in recovery. If you are a pastor, missionary, religious professional--or a spouse of one--and you need help . . .welcome home. We have been waiting for you.

Dale O. Wolery
Executive Director

LINKS

These links are provided solely as information. Only you can decide which, if any, of these resources might be helpful to you. Listing comes with no guarantees, promises, recommendations or endorsements. Exclusion from this list does not imply anything either.

Please read the full disclaimer that applies to all resources listed on this site.

Finding help which suits you best will save time on your recovery journey, give you hope more quickly and be most cost efficient. If you wish you may consult with Dale Wolery regarding referrals on this list and regarding other resources as well. Dale believes in helping you find a quality fit as you seek help. None of these resource pay Dale to refer clergy and their families. Some of the resources listed below offer financial advantages for the clergy whom Dale refers. If you wish to interact with Dale regarding his assessment of your needs and the referral he thinks most appropriate, please go to the I Need Help page and make contact with him.

  1. Church Consultants/Conflict Resolution


    • Peacemaker Ministries
      Ken Sande and his team work with churches and Christian Ministries which are conflicted. They use a conservative Biblical model of consulting.

    • Shawchuck and Associates
      Norm Shawchuck and his staff are highly trained and experienced in consulting with churches in conflict and crisis. Norman may be reached toll free at 800-359-7363 or you may email him at norman@shawchuch.com

  2. Counseling/Intensives


    • Bethesda Workshops
      An intensive workshop program for male and female sex addicts, co-sex addicts (partners or ex-partners of addicts), and addict/co-addict couples.

    • Charis Foundation
      Offers intensives and seminars for pastors.

    • Faithful and True Ministries
      Intensives for men and couples struggling with sexual issues located in Minneapolis, MN. Books, articles and other resources are also available at this site.

    • Link Care
      The Restoration and Personal Growth Program exists to meet the needs of missionaries and pastors who have encountered difficulties in their fields of service.

    • Marble Retreat
      Marble Retreat offers eight-day intensives which include group and individual Christian counseling.

    • Ministry Development Council
      The Ministry Development Council is a National Network of Accredited Centers Providing Resources for Clergy, Denominational Leadership, and Local Churches.

    • Psychological Counseling Services
      Located in Scottsdale, Arizona. Individualized intensive outpatient therapy, with expertise in a number of life issues including, sex therapy and addiction, relationship difficulties, marriage and family issues.

    • Stone Gate Resources
      Brief Intensive Counseling/Restoring Sexual Purity Workshops for couples.

    • The Cottage on Coronado Island
      One week retreats/intensives for individuals and couples in San Diego for Christian leaders with Walter and Francoise Becker.

    • The Ministry Development Network
      An ecumenical, church owned service whose mission is to strengthen and care for persons in ministry.

  3. Denominational Resources


    • Chemical Dependency Ministries (UMC)
      A United Methodist ministry (Oklahoma Conference) which recognizes that the disease of addiction is also a spiritual issue. This ministry provides education and resources to offer hope, healing and understanding within our communities.

    • Fellowship of Recovering Lutheran Clergy
      Recovery support for Lutheran clergy who suffer from alcoholism and other addictions.

    • Presbyterians for Addiction Action
      PAA assists Presbyterians as they minister in an increasingly addictive society to restore people to God’s promise of wholeness.

    • Recovery Ministries of the Episcopal Church
      Recovery Ministries is an independent, nationwide network of Episcopal laity and clergy, dioceses and parishes, schools, agencies, and other institutions—all with a common commitment to address the use and misuse of alcohol and other drugs.

  4. Networks


    • Pastor Care
      PastorCare provides personalized support and encouragement for pastors and their families.

    • Recovered Alcoholic Clergy Association (RACA)
      The Recovered Alcoholic Clergy Association (RACA) is a working fellowship of the clergy of the Episcopal Church. It is open to ALL clergy.

  5. Other Resources


    • Christian Recovery International
      CRI, the host site of CRN, is loaded with recovery articles and international language sites. It has networking opportunities, training resources like the Fuller Institute for Recovery Ministry, and abuse recovery pages like Spiritual Abuse Recovery.

    • Covenant Eyes
      Covenant Eyes is a site which provides monitoring and filtering of your web use. The founders are wonderful believers and the staff is fantastic with technical and customer care.

    • Keith Miller Recovery Resources
      Keith Miller is a bestselling author who has his own recovery journey and shares it. He writes incisively on recovery themes. In March 2009 his web site will be redesigned. His weekly newsletter is priceless for pastors.

    • Winning Edge Ministries
      Thomas Pedigo has written a broadly endorsed manual titled, “A Program for Restoring Fallen Ministers & Religious Leaders”. It and other resources are available at the Winning Edge web site.