Leadership can be lonely — but it doesn’t have to be.

Behind every sermon preached, every youth retreat planned, every late-night hospital visit, there’s a pastor giving everything they have to shepherd others well. They show up week after week — praying, leading, serving, and encouraging. Yet even the most faithful leaders can grow weary.

Many pastors carry the weight of spiritual care while also navigating burnout, discouragement, and isolation. Statistics reveal what many in ministry already know: more than half of pastors have considered leaving ministry in recent years. Too many are running on empty, unsure where to find renewal.

That’s where Momentum PRO steps in.

At Momentum Ministry Partners, we believe that when leaders are healthy, churches thrive. Momentum PRO exists to support, equip, and encourage ministry professionals — giving them the tools, relationships, and rhythms they need to keep leading with clarity, conviction, and renewed strength.

It’s a space designed for leaders who spend their lives pouring into others — a place where they can be poured into themselves.

A Breath of Fresh Air

For Bartley Sawatsky, Lead Pastor at Renew Church, Momentum PRO has become a vital part of his ministry rhythm.

“Momentum PRO is a breath of fresh air I look forward to twice a year. It’s re-energizing to spend time with other pastors who are facing some of the same challenges as you, and we always come away with new ideas from each other and from the experts we have the privilege to meet. I can’t recommend Momentum PRO highly enough.”

Bartley’s words capture something essential — that leadership renewal happens best in community.

At Momentum PRO gatherings, pastors come together not as competitors or critics, but as brothers and sisters in Christ. They share their struggles, celebrate wins, and pray for one another. Through workshops, coaching, and real conversations, they exchange ideas and find fresh inspiration for ministry.

Each event includes visits to thriving churches and ministries across the country, giving participants a front-row seat to what God is doing beyond their own context. They leave not only with practical ideas but with hope — the kind that reignites vision and reminds them that they are not alone in this calling.

Momentum PRO isn’t just a professional network. It’s a family of leaders who strengthen one another so they can strengthen the Church.

Finding Community in the Call

For David Nicodemus, Youth Pastor at Grace Polaris, Momentum PRO has been more than a learning experience — it’s been a lifeline in difficult seasons.

“Momentum PRO has provided a reservoir of useful resources and deepened relationships to draw on when ministry gets difficult and lonely. And it does. The experiences, both in traveling to see ministries I wouldn’t normally visit and to have conversations I wouldn’t otherwise work into my routines, have been inspiring and life-giving. I continue to be sharpened by the focus Momentum PRO has brought to keep me from drifting toward ministry ruts.”

David’s story reflects why Momentum PRO matters so deeply. Ministry can be isolating, but it doesn’t have to be. Through PRO, leaders find relationships that sustain them long after the sessions end.

Pastors connect across denominations and backgrounds, learning from one another’s experiences and realizing that the challenges they face are shared — and surmountable. The encouragement they receive becomes the encouragement they later extend to others in their churches, staff teams, and families.

Momentum PRO reminds leaders that they don’t have to walk this journey alone.

Why Pastoral Health Matters

Healthy pastors lead healthy churches — and healthy churches change the world.

When a pastor is renewed, the ripple of that renewal reaches every person they serve. Congregations are encouraged. Volunteers are re-energized. Ministries grow stronger. Communities experience the love of Christ in deeper ways.

But when pastors burn out, everyone feels it. Churches lose momentum, communities lose connection, and the next generation loses mentors who might have inspired them to lead.

That’s why Momentum PRO is more than a ministry program — it’s a lifeline for the leaders who carry the mission of the Gospel every day.

Through professional cohorts, coaching, and immersive learning experiences, Momentum PRO gives pastors the space to breathe, reflect, and reset their focus on what truly matters: leading people toward Jesus.

Our sessions combine practical leadership development with spiritual renewal. Pastors leave equipped with both strategy and soul care — ready to return home energized, focused, and grounded in the truth that their work matters, and so do they.

Equipping Leaders for Lasting Impact

Since its inception, Momentum PRO has helped pastors rediscover the joy of ministry and the strength to keep leading well. It’s not just a few days away from the office; it’s a turning point.

Participants gain:

  • Connection: Lifelong relationships with other leaders who understand their journey.

  • Insight: Practical tools and wisdom from trusted ministry experts.

  • Renewal: Time and space to rest, reflect, and hear from God again.

Over time, those leaders return home to healthier teams, stronger churches, and more vibrant ministries. The transformation doesn’t end when the event does. It multiplies through every sermon, every youth meeting, every act of service, and every community outreach that follows.

That’s the heartbeat of Momentum PRO: leaders helping leaders so the Church can thrive.

The Role of Giving

The truth is, this kind of transformation doesn’t happen without support.

Every PRO cohort, every gathering, every coaching opportunity exists because of the generosity of people who believe in this mission. Behind every renewed pastor is someone who chose to give.

Your support helps fund everything from travel scholarships to guest speakers to the development of new training resources. It ensures that pastors, regardless of their church size or budget, can access the tools they need to continue leading faithfully.

When you give to Momentum, you’re not just funding programs. You’re fueling people — pastors who stand on the frontlines of ministry every day. You’re investing in spiritual leaders who guide congregations, disciple students, and bring hope to communities that desperately need it.

And as those leaders are renewed, that impact multiplies, from the pulpit to the pews, from small towns to major cities, from one generation to the next.

Why Giving Tuesday Matters

Every year, Giving Tuesday reminds us that generosity can change the world. This giving season, culminating with Giving Tuesday on December 2nd, believers across the globe will come together to invest in causes that make an eternal difference.

For Momentum Ministry Partners, Giving Tuesday is more than a fundraising event — it’s a movement of faith, hope, and vision. It’s a chance for every donor, volunteer, and supporter to help carry the mission forward into the next year.

This year, our focus is clear: to strengthen and expand programs like Momentum PRO, ensuring that no pastor leads alone and no church lacks the leadership it needs to flourish.

Your Giving Tuesday partnership helps us:

  • Provide scholarships for pastors to attend PRO gatherings.

  • Develop new coaching materials and leadership resources.

  • Expand our reach to equip even more ministry leaders nationwide.

  • Sustain the network of encouragement that keeps pastors connected and renewed.

Every gift, no matter the size, is a direct investment in the health of the Church, because healthy leaders lead healthy congregations.

When you give, you’re not just helping one pastor catch their breath; you’re helping hundreds of churches thrive. You’re helping families find faith again, students grow in Christ, and communities experience transformation through the Gospel.

Building Anticipation for What’s Ahead

As we move toward Giving Tuesday, we’re praying for a wave of generosity that will help us equip more leaders than ever before.

We know the need is great. Pastors are still recovering from the pressures of recent years, churches are facing new challenges, and the next generation of leaders is rising with passion but needs support and guidance. Momentum PRO stands in that gap, offering strength for today and vision for tomorrow.

And we can’t do it alone.

In the weeks leading up to Giving Tuesday, we’ll be sharing more stories of transformation — of pastors renewed, churches revitalized, and leaders inspired to keep going. We invite you to follow along, pray for those in ministry, and consider how God might use your gift to sustain and multiply this impact.

Together, we can ensure that every pastor has a place to rest, recharge, and re-engage with the mission God has called them to.

Because when we strengthen the shepherds, the whole flock thrives.

Join the Movement

This giving season, let’s stand with the leaders who stand for us every week.

Your gift to Momentum helps ensure that pastors like Bartley and David, and countless others, continue to find encouragement, renewal, and community. It keeps the mission of Momentum Ministry Partners moving forward, training and equipping leaders to make Jesus make sense in every generation.

The call to ministry is demanding, but together, we can make sure no leader walks it alone.

Let’s strengthen the shepherds, empower the Church, and build momentum for lasting Kingdom impact.

This giving season, get ready to be part of what God is doing next.