We all need to understand how our brain functions and how unacknowledged trauma influences our thoughts, feelings and behaviors so we can understand what is affecting us today. When you do, you can effectively move in the direction that will give you the results you want. When you don’t, you may experience one or more of the following:

• You feel like you’re stuck in an unhealthy cycle.
• You struggle with your personal or professional relationships.
• You’re quick to react and are angry often.
• You find it difficult to make sense of your emotions.
• You have a hard time making decisions or sticking to your commitments.

For Pastors needing help while staying in their church or city:  6-month journey with Shawn & Sonny: 

Shawn & Sonny will fly to you and spend a weekend to discover next steps with you and your spouse. We may suggest and/or cover a 30 day sabbatical time and provide designated housing, grocery and gas cards & use of vehicle if needed.

We can provide guest pastors to speak the Sundays you are on sabbatical. We can communicate with your board or Senior Pastor if you are a staff pastor as needed and you feel comfortable. We would provide a Journey to Wholeness 3-day Intensive ($1,800 per couple fee) at our cost during the first 30 days together. We could provide full sermon series packages with notes, graphics and video packages, kids church services and worship sets to utilize during your personally focused time rather than also carrying the details of the job.

We would provide a roadmap to our next 5 months with 2-3 other coaches assisting you and Shawn and Sonny in your personalized plan and the process to healing and refreshing. 

For Residency Program (offered in different U.S. Regions):

What we WILL cover: 

Phase 1: 

We may cover a 30 day sabbatical time with designated housing, grocery and gas cards & use of vehicle. Journey to Wholeness Intensive ($1,800 per couple fee)

Phase 2: 

We may cover a one year residency with opportunity for employment at the local Exchange business, we may cover up to half of the cost of rent for housing (total to be approved on a case by case basis), possible one time gift of $2,000 toward relocation expenses, $2k total toward children’s education/college if applicable, Journey to Wholeness weekly program cost for both spouses and any children age 16 and older (up to a $2,000 value) 

Phase 3: 

We may cover your application fee if seeking Credentials or Ordination, Assistance in finding a position at a place of ministry, Pastor’s Kids Retreat for middle and high school aged students

What we are not able to cover: 

Phase 1:

Not able to cover salary during the 30 day sabbatical, flight costs, moving expenses of any personal items

Phase 2: 

Not able to cover utilities, food, gas, vehicle, moving expenses, flight costs, storage of personal items, private education tuition

Phase 3: 

Not able to cover moving expenses if relocating.  No guarantee of position