I have known TJ and his family for several years. As a man who was fairly new in my calling to ministry, TJ took time and effort to disciple, teach, and train me through my ordination and continues to do so to this day. He has a passionate dedication to discipleship, mentorship, teaching, counseling, and…
I highly recommend TJ Kollar for this wonderful ministry. I have known TJ for more than 30 years and anything that involves Christian love, support, and ministry is TJ‘s “wheelhouse.” I was the owner of a veterinary clinic in Florida for many years and employed approximately 25 staff members. Although I’ve never heard of this…
My wife and I have known Pastor TJ Kollar and wife Laurie for 24 years. We have been in ministry with them through the years in accountability groups, and teaching side-by-side in college and career classes. I’ve known him in ministry in 3 churches. TJ is a gifted pastor with a pastor’s heart and wife…
My wife and I have been in ministry for more than 25 years. I serve as senior pastor of a relatively large and complex church. A number of months ago, we spent significant time with the Olsons sharing our hearts and being blessed by their care. We found it easy and natural to discuss our…
The Elijah’s Tree provides a much needed ministry for pastors and their spouse. We are going through major cultural changes which are creating pressure on all of societies institutions. The church is struggling to adapt to the new environment in which it must minister. The stress upon pastors and their families is at an all…
Over my 45 years of ministry I have experienced first-hand the critical need for a ministry like Elijah’s Tree to care for burned out, wounded and hurting pastors, chaplains and missionaries. I have known Carey and Rynette for over 30 years as trusted friends. They have walked with God throughout their lives modeling a Christ-centered…
I have known Carey and Rynette for the past couple years. As a younger pastor in a rural church of Eastern Montana, Carey and Rynette have been a source of great encouragement to myself and my wife. For me to be able to draw from years of ministry experience and wisdom, Carey has been a…
Elijah’s Tree Counselors Are Located In Valparaiso, FL (Near The Beautiful Beach Communities Of Destin And Santa Rosa Beach In Northwest Florida) and Rockwood, TN (Between Knoxville and Chattanooga Near The Great Smoky Mountains).
Elijah’s Tree counselors 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.