Break free from overwhelm and HEAL from the relentless demands of ministry!

Restore Clergy is here to help you thrive in ministry!

Find out if our hands-on therapeutic approach to coaching, retreats, & community support is for you on an obligation-free consult.

Do you find yourself sacrificing your own well-being to meet the needs of others? It's time to break free from unhealthy coping habits and reclaim your sense of balance and fulfillment.

Restore Clergy offers a uniquely therapeutic approach to coaching designed specifically for ministers like you. 

Our programs are crafted to empower you to prioritize self-care, build resilience in the midst of ministry challenges, and rediscover your calling so your life as a minister is not only faithful, but life-giving and sustainable. 

Join us as we guide you through practical strategies, insightful reflections, and supportive community connections. Say goodbye to burnout and hello to a renewed sense of vitality and purpose in your calling.

Are you ready to embark on this life-changing adventure? Restoration awaits!

Our Restoration Fellowship is specifically designed to support clergy like you, providing a comprehensive approach to building resilience and enhancing well-being.

Our HEAL Framework provides a roadmap to follow as you make changes in your life that build resilience and confidence!

  1. Hone in on What You Need: Begin your journey by honing in on what would make a positive impact on your life and ministry. What change could facilitate increased energy, joy, and satisfaction in your life? By clearly identifying your focus for this process, you set the foundation for intentional and meaningful growth.

  2. Examine Your Beliefs: Your beliefs shape your thoughts, actions, and ultimately, your outcomes. We will help you uncover the core beliefs that drive your behaviors, helpful and unhelpful. Are your beliefs empowering or limiting? How did they develop and are they still serving you well?

  3. Acknowledge Your Response: Emotional and physical reactions play a crucial role in day-to-day experiences. Learn the basic concepts of the Internal Family Systems (IFS) model to recognize and understand your emotional responses to various situations. Discover how your body reacts to stress, anger, and other emotions through the lens of the nervous system. With greater emotional intelligence and understanding of your physical reactions, you can better manage responses, leading to healthier interactions and decision-making.

  4. Live it out! Experiment with purpose and practice with support. Growth comes from stepping out of your comfort zone and trying new approaches. Identify areas in your ministry where you can experiment with different strategies and methods based on the new information you discover about yourself. Engaging in thoughtful and intentional practice of the strategies you have identified, with expert guidance and community encouragement, you will not only learn the concepts, but truly embody the change that builds resilience.

Root Cause Understanding and Lasting Change

Our HEAL framework delves into the underlying causes of your challenges, offering deep insights and strategies that lead to enduring transformation. Experience lasting change and seamlessly integrate these practices into your daily life and ministry.

Now more than ever, you are needed in the world, yet if you find yourself teetering on the edge of burnout, it feels like a burden that you can’t unload.

That is why Restore Clergy exists and why we created the Restoration Fellowship. 

Restore Clergy provides individual and group programs. Together, we will transform the burden of ministry into a blessing.

Outcomes from our programs: 

  • Break free from numbing out habits such as: self-criticism, overeating, overdrinking, over-netflixing, & social media bineging. 

  • Enjoy ministry again & live into your calling by learning how to navigate ministry & home life.

  • Release the shame, anger, and resentment about not being good enough when it comes to meeting the expectations of others.

  • Finally gain the time for more personal pursuits (hobbies, healthy lifestyle, authentic relationships, & personal spiritual practices).

  • No longer feel trapped in your job & lead from a place of authenticity with less stress & more joy.

  • Have more time and space to feel rested and rejuvenated. 

  • Feel confident and capable as a leader & make time for yourself without guilt.

Here is what some of our participants say about our signature group program, Restoration Fellowship:

“The program gives you real help with the self sabotaging thinking that’s making ministry harder and draining your energy!”

— Rev. Kelly M.

“This program can help you be a better pastor and change your life perspective in ways you didn’t even know were possible!”

— Rev. Rebekah S.

“It’s a fabulous opportunity to explore what you don’t know about yourself and why you do what you do as a pastor, with other clergy, and an effective therapist. On top of that you get 2 retreats with these beautiful people!

— Rev. Liza T.

Before and After Restoration Fellowship

Before

You catch yourself thinking, “I’m giving up & failing if my church isn’t growing.”

You find yourself overeating and over drinking to numb out feelings of overwhelm or not being “good enough”.

You overthink hard conversations and continue to suffer in silence from putting everyone else first.

You feel stuck in your ministry setting.

After

You are fully equipped to lead & thrive in your ministry, and able to separate your personal value from what is happening in the church.

You are able to support your body in ways that give you energy and vitality.

You approach difficult leadership challenges head on with confidence and ask for help without guilt or uncertainty.

You find the freedom to explore your calling in ways that allow you to have sustainable ministry.

Restoration Fellowship IS FOR YOU IF…

  • You want to advance as a leader & create a stronger ministry from a place of compassion and clarity, instead of scarcity and overwhelm 

  • You want to feel confident in your ability to prioritize the most important tasks & take care of wellbeing, instead of continuing to put yourself last & burning out

  • You want to make it to the end of Advent and Lent without overwhelming exhaustion and in desperate need of a vacation.

  • You want to be energized and feel fully supported going into Sunday or the next board meeting, instead of exhausted and wanting to go back to bed.

Restoration Fellowship IS NOT FOR YOU IF…

  • You don’t enjoy self-reflection and just need strategies like management tools, or effective preaching techniques to perform better in your role as a minister. 

  • You already have a robust and thriving support system and never feel lonely.

  • You’ve already decided that ministry is no longer for you and you are just waiting for the right time to leave.

What’s included:

  • 2 Rest and Renewal Retreats:

    • Held at a beautiful and peaceful location. You will have a private room, meals included, time for rest and reflection, and time for building meaningful relationships and trust with other group members. 

  • 2x monthly small group coaching sessions via Zoom

    • These sessions take the liturgical calendar into account to give you space during busy seasons

  • Private online community for personalized coaching support from Rev. Tate and the ability to connect with other group members in-between sessions to get support in real time.

  • Easy access to session recordings & bonus on-the-go content to help you increase vitality, confidently lead, & address conflict with less anxiety.

Why Restore Clergy?

Why Now?

  • In the Exploring the Pandemic Impact on Congregations Study, one pastor stated “I am exhausted. People have moved away from the area and new folks are fewer, and farther, and slower to engage. Our regular volunteers are tired and overwhelmed. Everyone is re-evaluating their commitments; they are less engaged overall and very unwilling to make year-long commitments. Some folks are not interested in even making one-off commitments to engage with community service, participation in worship leadership, or any other volunteer experience at church.... [And what is enlivening about ministry?] Nothing that I can think of. And in 22 years at this church, that has never happened before.”

  • According to EPIC research, nearly half of pastors surveyed said they have considered leaving their congregation and over half have thought about leaving the ministry completely.

    The main factors driving these thoughts are the pressure and demands from others, with relational disconnect and conflict within congregations being main reasons listed.

  • According to Barna, Pastors are considering quitting full-time ministry and these are the main reasons…

    ~Immense stress of the job & feeling unsupported

    ~Feelings of loneliness & exhaustion

    ~Dissatisfaction with the effect this role has had on my family

    ~Not feeling equipped to cope with ministry demands

    ~Feeling like they do not have what they need to be successful in their job

    ~Not feeling respected by the congregants

    ~Not feeling respected by those outside the church

Meet your Facilitator:

As ordained clergy, a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, and Coach, Rev. Kinsie M. Tate, LPCC, founded Restore Clergy to provide wellness options for clergy struggling with burnout.

Kinsie has almost 15 years of experience as a licensed counselor and served as clergy in a local church prior to becoming a therapist. She is the spouse of United Methodist Clergy and understands the unique challenges pastors and their families face.

Restore Clergy grew out of the struggle she witnessed pastors experiencing prior to and during the pandemic. She developed the curriculum to meet the needs of clergy, help them get to the root of stress, and overcome stubborn change problems that keep them stuck in overwhelm, isolation, and burnout.

✺ Frequently asked questions ✺

  • If you have accountable reimbursment funds, continuing education funds, or renewal funds in your budget, ask if you can use the toward Restoration Fellowship. We also encourage you to talk to your denominational judicatories to see if there are funds available to offset the cost for you.

  • The cost for the April 2024 Restoration Fellowship is $3500. This includes everything listed above. It does not include travel to and from the retreats. There are options to break up the payments. Just get in touch and we can find a plan that works for you!

  • Yes! This program has been approved for 2.6 CE’s or 26 CEU’s through Phillips Theological Seminary.

  • The cost of individual therapy, individual coaching, or leadership training can run well into the thousands over the course of a year.

    It is often difficult to find a therapist or coach with availability that truly understands and has lived experience with what it is to serve in ministry.

    The Restoration Fellowship encompasses all of these options. If you consider the cost to your health, wellbeing, relationships, and long term viability in ministry if you don’t address symptoms of burnout, and consider the freedom from anxiety and dread about your situation that comes from participating, the investment is well worth it.

  • That is not a problem! Many participants have expressed that they gain just as much personal insight when other participants are being coached as when they are being coached directly. You do not have to share in the group sessions to benefit from the program, but I feel confident that your level of comfort will grow and you will eventually feel comfortable enough to do share!

  • Restoration Fellowship is designed with busy pastors in mind! It is self paced and you will only need a couple hours a week. To review the materials and reflect on your experiences. Also- you will be spending LESS time on overthinking, procrastinating, habits that leave you exhausted, so you.may find that you feel you have more time!

  • If you find yourself dealing with anxiety, over thinking, procrastination, and conflict avoidance, among other negative stress coping habits, day in and day out, it may be time to address it. We also take into account the demands of the liturgical calendar and space out the zoom sessions to accommodate busy seasons in the church.

  • You will build authentic relationships with clergy peers that understand the strain of ministry and break free from feelings of loneliness, isolation, and anxiety.

    You will develop a new framework for managing stress, overcoming unhelpful beliefs that keep you feeling stuck, and be able to identify and understand what to do when your nervous system is overwhelmed so that you have choice in difficult situations instead of reacting based on past trauma.

    You will have the capacity to be proactive in taking care of your health and wellness instead of reactive.