Reset Joy

Notes

• The Mission: Reset Joy Ministries focuses on supporting pastors and their spouses in small churches by providing encouragement and resources [00:16], [03:22]. They offer retreats at no cost to the pastors, providing a 24-hour reset with sessions focused on marriage, calling, and purpose, ending with a prayer session [03:39].

• The Need: Small church pastors often face isolation, limited resources, and financial challenges, especially with declining attendance [01:37]. Many experience "ministry shrapnel" – wounds from various sources that deepen due to lack of support [02:34].

• How to Help:

  • Offer your skills: If you have a talent or gift, consider volunteering your services to small churches. This could include financial organization, teaching seminars, worship nights, or even construction and maintenance skills [07:20].

  • Donate: Financial contributions to Reset Joy Ministries help them continue offering free retreats to pastors and their spouses [12:30]. Their website is https://resetjoy.org/ [12:47].

  • Pray: Remember to pray for small church pastors and their families, acknowledging their sacrifices and the challenges they face [10:36].

  • Return to church: If you've stopped attending church, consider returning and getting involved in your local church community [15:22].

  • Be observant: Notice churches in your community that may need help and find creative ways to offer support [11:35].

• Impact: The retreats have a powerful impact, with pastors leaving encouraged and feeling God's presence [04:16]. Volunteers line the halls to cheer for them as they leave the prayer session [13:12].