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, Florida near the beautiful beach communities of Santa Rosa Beach, Miramar Beach and Destin.
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.