Why Soul Care?

We believe that, more than anything else, the emotional, spiritual, and relational health of a spiritual leader effects the spiritual vibrancy of a city. 

Every spiritual leader, at whatever level of leadership, needs a pastor. As you likely know all too well, even though leaders are surrounded by people, ministry can be lonely and isolating. The perceived external pressures to perform and achieve, coupled with the internal struggles of the heart, often sap a leader’s passion and strength. It’s crucial that our church leaders guard their hearts and minds, and that is simply impossible to do alone.

We are aware that many pastors have a denominational affiliation with varying levels of care and support, along with a local oversight board (deacons, elders, or the like). Yet, even with these beneficial structures, being open and vulnerable about life and its struggles is often not worth the risk of sharing. 

The '"secret sauce” of Church United has been our focus on holistically caring for pastors – a belief that if our leaders find health and wholeness, their capacity for collaboration to see God’s kingdom come and His will be done here in South Florida is greatly increased. We’ve created a “safe third space” for leaders to journey together, bond as co-laborers, and move from surviving to thriving

Our ask is simple: 

1. Don’t do ministry life alone: Connect with other leaders. Join us for Church United gatherings, which are designed to foster relationships with local leaders, receive practical resourcing, and catch a vision for collaboration.

2. Enter in yourself: Commit to a Soul Care Cohort. Join a group of local leaders journeying in a similar role and commit to a facilitated gathering, where you’ll find community, practical soul care resourcing, friendship, and rest.

Cohort Offerings

Palm Beach

Church Planters’ / Lead Pastors’ Wives - Jennifer McCaman
Join us for the Church Planters’ / Lead Pastors’ Wives Cohort, led by Jennifer McCaman. This cohort meets on the third Saturday of every other month, starting October 2023, from 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM at Lake Worth Coffee Shop. Click the link below to let us know if you’re interested in participating in this cohort.

Pastors Cohort - Casey Cleveland
Join us for the Pastors Cohort, led by Casey Cleveland. This cohort will meet monthly on the last Thursday from 1:0 - 3:00 PM, starting October 26, 2023, at Journey Church Lake Worth. Click the link below to let us know if you’re interested in participating in this cohort.

Pastors’ Wives - Elizabeth Mitchell
Join us for the Pastors’ Wives Cohort, led by Elizabeth Mitchell. This cohort meets on the first Thursday of each month, starting October 2023, from 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM at Mane Coffee Shop (Boca Raton). Click the link below to let us know if you’re interested in participating in this cohort.

Women in Leadership - Allison Hix
Join us for the Women in Leadership Cohort, led by Allison Hix. This cohort meets on the first Saturday of each month, starting October 2023, from 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM at the Avenue Church offices (Delray Beach). Click the link below to let us know if you’re interested in participating in this cohort.

*Participants in soul care cohorts for women in leadership are to be currently on staff, paid or unpaid, at a church or faith-based nonprofit organization.

Broward

Associate / Mixed Pastors’ Wives - April Halleran
Join us for the Associate / Mixed Pastors’ Wives Cohort, led by April Halleran. This cohort will meet monthly on Monday evenings at a time and location in Fort Lauderdale to be determined by group preferences, starting October 2023. Click the link below to let us know if you’re interested in participating in this cohort.

Executive Pastors - Anton Venter
Join us for the Executive Pastors Cohort, led by Anton Venter. This cohort will meet at 12:30 PM for lunch every month on the third Thursday, starting September 21, 2023, at the NCF South Florida board room. Click the link below to let us know if you’re interested in participating in this cohort.

Lead Pastors’ Wives - Ruth Rosa
Join us for the Lead Pastors’ Wives Cohort, led by Ruth Rosa. This cohort will meet every other month, starting October 2023, at Cruciform Church on a day and time to be determined according to group preferences. Click the link below to let us know if you’re interested in participating in this cohort.

Lead Pastors’ Wives - Melissa Elswick
*This group is full.

Senior Leaders - Brian Brookins (North Lauderdale)
Join us for the Senior Leaders Cohort, led by Brian Brookins. This cohort will meet monthly on the last Thursday from 9:00 - 11:30 AM at Riverside Church, starting October 2023. Click the link below to let us know if you’re interested in participating in this cohort.

Women in Leadership - Erika Andujar
Join us for the Women in Leadership Cohort, led by Erika Andujar. This cohort will meet monthly on the first Tuesday at 7:00 PM at Starbucks in Margate, on a day to be determined according to group preferences, starting October 2023. Click the link below to let us know if you’re interested in participating in this cohort.
This group is full, but interested individuals are welcome to join the waitlist.

*Participants in soul care cohorts for women in leadership are to be currently on staff, paid or unpaid, at a church or faith-based nonprofit organization.

Women in Leadership - Tammy Borden
Join us for the Women in Leadership Cohort, led by Tammy Borden. This cohort will meet monthly on the last Monday at 7:00 PM at Aroma Joe’s Coffee House, starting October 2023. Click the link below to let us know if you’re interested in participating in this cohort.

*Participants in soul care cohorts for women in leadership are to be currently on staff, paid or unpaid, at a church or faith-based nonprofit organization.

Worship Leaders Cohort - Josh Bramos and The Village Hymns team
Join us for the Worship Leaders Cohort, led by Josh Bramos and The Village Hymns team. This cohort will meet monthly at different locations throughout Broward. Click the link below to let us know if you’re interested in participating in this cohort.

Youth / Next Gen Leaders Cohort - Chris Lane
Join us for the Youth / Next Gen Leaders Cohort, led by Chris Lane. This group will meet monthly at various locations in Broward. In addition to the meetings, this group will have optional lunches or coffee meet-ups, organized activities, and one-on-one meetings as necessary. Click the link below to let us know if you’re interested in participating in this cohort.

Youth Pastors’ Wives Cohort - Wendy Lane
Join us for the Youth Pastors’ Wives Cohort, led by Wendy Lane. This cohort meets monthly (dates flexible according to group preferences), starting October 2023. Location to be determined according to group preference. Click the link below to let us know if you’re interested in participating in this cohort.