On this Giving Tuesday, I want to ask for your help. Help me continue this work I am doing in providing confidential care and coaching for pastors, ministry and marketplace leaders.

I currently meet with 30 leaders on a regular basis.

• They live in 9 U.S. states
• 4 international countries
• 10 are associate pastors in local churches
• 9 are senior or lead pastors in local churches
• 1 is planting a church
• 7 work in organizations outside the local church
• 3 work in the marketplace

Two years ago, a spiritual director said to me, “It sounds as if you are longing for the hidden work of deeper discipleship.” I have never forgotten those words. Two years later, I can say that these one-on-one and small-group conversations I get to have are hidden, but fruitful. I can’t show you the pictures of everyone I meet. But I get to offer what I do to these leaders who otherwise may not seek out this kind of help for FREE. It is the generosity of 96 people over those two years that have made that possible. Would you consider joining this team of ministry partners?

As the year comes to an end, I have a goal of raising $10,000 in one-time gifts, and $750 in new monthly giving. All gifts are tax-deductible. Click on the link below, and then on the button marked “Donate” to make a gift.

[By the way, in the picture above, there is some wildlife hidden. Can you see them? One happens to be looking right at the camera. Hopefully the resolution is good enough to see them…]

I am serving with a ministry called Standing Stone, which has aimed for over twenty years to provide a space for free, confidential coaching and care for pastors, ministry leaders, and leaders of every sphere. Standing Stone believes that healthy leaders need companions on their leadership journey, and that healthy leaders will lead healthy organizations that help transform their communities. You can learn more here: https://standingstoneministry.org/shepherd/burke-david/