QuietWaters Ministries

"and He will lead us to quiet waters" Psalm 23 Queit Waters Ministries provides hope to clergy who are struggling with the increased challenges of ministry. They care for them in a way which strengthens them for the journey, and provides a path to renewed spiritual and relational health so that they can return to their pulpits refreshed. They have served many clergy and their families in powerful yet gentle ways. The question I often ask is, "Who takes care of the clergy and their families?" While the ministers are so busy taking care of others, they often deplete their own storehouse of compassion and feel like they are either walking away from the refreshing taste of water or being pulled into rushing water which will carry them away. The way clergy are viewed and cared for is changing at a rapid pace, and the systems which were one in place to support them have been stripped away. And so I give God thanks for Quiet Waters Ministries for their commitment to care for broken lives, and to bring healing so that clergy can return to be good shepherds and lead others to quiet waters too. I myself, while on sabbatical one summer, attended one of their retreats. I found them professional, knowledgable, compassionate, and encouragers. They were good shepherds, while always pointing to the true Shepherd. I discovered some patterns that I was allowing to happen which were pulling me down and bringing stress into my life. I felt much better about life and ministry because of their care. I watched as they cared for all, but I was most impressed by the care of clergy spouses who often have no safe place to release their frustration, anger, and grief with church related functions and members. The tears that flowed from these spouses were significant, and I sensed that the healing hand of God was extended to them as well. Quiet Waters Ministries is just that, the healing hand of God being extended to clergy and their families. They are effectively renewing so many lives. They have a strong history and a deepening vision for what thy will do into the future. And I am sure that God will bless them, as they are a blessing to so many.