Because ministry should be life-giving, not soul-draining
Soul-care groups for pastors who want to serve Strong and finish well
Our Mission
Pastors carry a sacred calling, but too often they carry it alone
High-capacity leaders are often surrounded by people, but still lack a trusted place to be fully known. The hard hits and heart hits of ministry can pile up quietly: pressure, conflict, isolation, family strain, discouragement, and the constant responsibility of caring for everyone else.
Covenant Connections exists because no pastor should have to lead without a trusted community who understand the weight.
of pastors say they have no close friends.
feel burned out or have considered leaving ministry in the last year.
of ministers considered leaving their roles in a 2022 survey.of pastors say they have no close friends.
About Covenant Groups
No leader walks alone
A Covenant Group is a safe, confidential community of pastors and church leaders committed to soul care, honest connection, spiritual renewal, and long-term faithfulness.
What Is a Covenant Group?
A trusted group for soul care, community, and spiritual renewal
Each group provides space to process life and ministry honestly, without posturing, performing, or pretending. The goal is not to fix one another. The goal is to become close enough that encouragement, accountability, healing, and growth can happen naturally over time.
how it works
4-3-2-1 Model
The model we follow is typically 4-3-2-1: four leaders, meeting over three years, twice a year in retreat, and once a month by Zoom or phone calls with an experienced facilitator.
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Four Leaders
You will meet with three other leaders, one of which is your group facilitator. The small number allows for honest, open sharing as your relationships deepen.
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Three Years
You will stay in your group for three years. Transformation is not an event; it’s a journey. It only happens on purpose, over time and in community.
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Two Retreats
You will gather for two in-person retreats each year. Seeing each other face-to-face is one of the keys to deepening relationships. Being in the same room with each other allows for even greater opportunities to be open, vulnerable, and authentic.
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One Video
You will gather with your group virtually in one video meeting a month. Meeting with this much regularity allows you to receive ongoing support, encouragement, and allows you to give updates on your life and ministry.
Pricing
$2,500
/per year
- Semi-Annual Retreats
- Monthly Zoom Calls
- Consulting As Needed
The annual fee holds steady for the full three-year Covenant Group journey. Participants are responsible for any travel costs, meals, and lodging.
CONNECT WITH US
Not Quite Ready To Register? Start With a Conversation.
A Covenant Group is a meaningful three-year journey, and it’s okay to have questions before taking that step. If you’re interested but not ready to commit, reach out through Connect and someone from our team will help you discern whether this is the right fit and right season.
SCHOLARSHIPS & DONATIONS
Help Make This Journey Possible For More Leaders
Cost should not be the thing that keeps a pastor or ministry leader from receiving care, community, and encouragement. Partial scholarships may be available for leaders of smaller churches. Donations also help make Covenant Groups accessible to those who could not participate otherwise.
There’s just simply nothing else like it. It’s not shop talk, it’s soul talk!
The Covenant Group experience was exceptionally life-giving for my spiritual, emotional, and relational health. It’s perhaps the one place where you’re not the most influential leader in the room, and that’s a good thing! It’s only then I can come face-to-face with my greatest fears and greatest joys. All the while, being embraced by the Caretaker of my soul and understood by guys who know what it’s like to carry the weight of spiritual leadership.
Jay Scott
Outreach Minister – Worthington Christian Church
There’s just simply nothing else like it. It’s not shop talk, it’s soul talk!
The Covenant Group experience was exceptionally life-giving for my spiritual, emotional, and relational health. It’s perhaps the one place where you’re not the most influential leader in the room, and that’s a good thing! It’s only then I can come face-to-face with my greatest fears and greatest joys. All the while, being embraced by the Caretaker of my soul and understood by guys who know what it’s like to carry the weight of spiritual leadership.
Jay Scott
Outreach Minister – Worthington Christian Church
Our Mission
Frequently Asked Questions
Covenant Connections exists because no pastor should have to lead without a trusted community who understand the weight.
What is a Covenant Group?
A Covenant Group is a small, confidential soul-care group for pastors and church leaders. Each group includes four leaders, one of whom serves as a trained facilitator, and is designed to create a trusted circle for honest conversation, encouragement, prayer, and long-term spiritual renewal.
Who are Covenant Groups for?
A Covenant Group is a small, confidential soul-care group for pastors and church leaders. Each group includes four leaders, one of whom serves as a trained facilitator, and is designed to create a trusted circle for honest conversation, encouragement, prayer, and long-term spiritual renewal.
How long does a Covenant Group last?
A Covenant Group is a small, confidential soul-care group for pastors and church leaders. Each group includes four leaders, one of whom serves as a trained facilitator, and is designed to create a trusted circle for honest conversation, encouragement, prayer, and long-term spiritual renewal.
How much does it cost to join?
A Covenant Group is a small, confidential soul-care group for pastors and church leaders. Each group includes four leaders, one of whom serves as a trained facilitator, and is designed to create a trusted circle for honest conversation, encouragement, prayer, and long-term spiritual renewal.
Are scholarships available?
A Covenant Group is a small, confidential soul-care group for pastors and church leaders. Each group includes four leaders, one of whom serves as a trained facilitator, and is designed to create a trusted circle for honest conversation, encouragement, prayer, and long-term spiritual renewal.