About Elijah's Tree

Sometimes discouraged, hurting people in ministry feel like they have no one to talk to and are unsure of whom they can trust. As a veteran ministry couple, Carey and Rynette are called to bless pastors and their wives, missionaries, and chaplains with a safe, caring, relational environment in which to offload their burdens and share their discouragement and pain. Times together will not be programmatic or educational in nature. Rather, the Olsons will focus on fellowship, listening, looking into and applying the Scriptures, and Biblical (not psychological) counseling.

Our ministries include:

• In person meetings for those within reasonable driving distance
• Meetings via a video call
• In some situations, Carey and Rynette may travel to bring Elijah’s Tree to those desiring their ministry.
• When pastors, missionaries or chaplains are aware of peers in their area who would like to receive Elijah’s Tree’s ministry, Carey and Rynette may travel to them and minister to several individuals or couples, perhaps over the span of a week or two.
• Retreats with Carey and Rynette for “intensive care” near their home in Valparaiso, FL. Those coming for these retreats will bear expenses for their travel and most meals.

Carey is available to provide pulpit supply in local churches, confer with church leaders, and speak at conferences, seminars, retreats, pastors’ fellowships, and denominational gatherings.