Church For Pastors
A Church For Pastors outdoor gathering.
For pastors of the Des Moines Metro

To preserve and restore the next generation of church leaders in the DSM Metro through intentionalblessing & service.

You carry the weight of caring for others. We're here to help carry you.

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What we see

Even shepherds need shepherds.

  • 01

    Lonely

    Ministry asks pastors to be present for everyone, and leaves them with no one to be present for them.

  • 02

    Tired

    Burnout doesn't arrive overnight. It accumulates, quietly, while no one is looking.

  • 03

    Unseen

    Caring for others requires being cared for. Few pastors have a place to lay it down.

Why we exist

When Moses' arms grew tired, Aaron and Hur held them up.

Church For Pastors gathers people who understand ministry from the inside, walking with leaders across the Des Moines Metro.

Like Moses, your calling doesn't change when it gets hard. We're here to help you remain steady in it.

“Caring for those who care for others.”

Exodus 17

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“When Moses's hands grew heavy, they took a stone and put it under him, and he sat down on it. Then Aaron and Hur supported his hands, one on one side and one on the other so that his hands remained steady until the sun went down.”

Exodus 17:12

How we help

Three simple steps. No pressure, no spotlight.

  1. 01Step 1 of 3

    Reach out.

    A short message. We'll respond personally, usually within a day.

  2. 02Step 2 of 3

    Get connected.

    We pair you with a mentor, a support group, or a prayer partner, whatever fits the season you're in.

  3. 03Step 3 of 3

    Stay strong.

    Ongoing presence. Real care. The kind that lasts longer than a season.

What we offer

Care that meets the moment.

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01 · Coming soon

Mentorship

Coming Soon

One-on-one care with seasoned pastors who have been in your shoes. Confidential, consistent, real. Launching in 2026, sign up to be among the first.

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02 · Coming soon

Pastor's Wife Support Groups

Coming Soon

A community of women who understand what it means to share a marriage with a calling. Launching in 2026, sign up to hear when the first gathering happens.

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03 · For everyone

Events

Times throughout the year to gather, breathe, and remember you are not alone in this work.

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Get involved

Three ways to come alongside.

We're building this together. Sign up to be the first to know, to serve, or to ask for prayer.

01 · What we're building

What we're building.

Hear about new programs and gatherings as they launch.

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02 · Serve with us

Serve with us.

Volunteers help host events, support pastors, and quietly hold up the work.

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03 · Receive prayer

Receive prayer.

Submit a prayer request. A small team prays over every name, in confidence.

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Go to get involved
A pastor in prayer at a Church For Pastors gathering.

And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up.

Galatians 6:9
Get in touch

We’d love to hear from you.

Whether you're reaching out for support, asking about an event, or just saying hello, we read every message.