Helping Pastors & Spouses

With the Daily Challenges of Life & Ministry

Pastoral Coaching That...

ENCOURAGES

Ministry can be lonely. But it doesn't have to be. We're here to come alongside you. We don't want anybody to have to lead alone.

STRENGTHENS

Ministry can be draining. We'll build you up and empower you to step into your God-given calling.

EQUIPS

Ministry can be overwhelming. We'll share the tools you need to have a healthy and sustainable ministry career.

Hear from Dan and Deniece

Watch this video to learn the heart behind why Dan and Deniece started Help for Hurting Pastors.

You Don’t Have to Lead Alone

We’re Dan and Deniece Proctor, and we’re here to encourage, strengthen, and equip you to fulfill the ministry God has called you to without losing your sanity, your marriage, or your health.

After doing church ministry and leading in a pastoral capacity for 35+ years, we understand the need for pastors and their spouses to have somewhere to go to share their heart, fears, insecurities, battles, and struggles, and get spiritual and practical help.

Pastors and their spouses MUST protect their mental and emotional health. This cannot be done in isolation.

Maybe you are constantly surrounded by people, but in many ways you feel like you are leading alone. Reach out to us today! Our heart is to come alongside you and help!

Take the Next Step

Step 1

Book a Discovery Call with Dan or Deniece (or both) so we can learn more about who you are and how we can serve you.

Step 2
Step 2

We’ll work together to develop a Game Plan that will help lead you toward mental, emotional, marital, and spiritual health.

Step 3
Step 3

We’ll come alongside you to provide Coaching and Care that will help you lead from a place of health in your personal life and ministry life.

What Other Pastors Have to Say:

Steve Schmuck<br>Lead Pastor at Red Lion Bible Church in Red Lion, PA<br>
Steve Schmuck
Lead Pastor at Red Lion Bible Church in Red Lion, PA
"For the past 38 years, Dan has been a trusted friend, valued mentor, constant encourager, and invaluable resource to me as a fellow pastor."
Mike Grover<br>Lead Pastor at Fellowship Baptist Church, Thonotosassa, FL<br>
Mike Grover
Lead Pastor at Fellowship Baptist Church, Thonotosassa, FL
"Dan has personally helped me think through many difficult moments in the 16 years that I have been the lead pastor at Fellowship Baptist Church."
Steve Proctor<br>Lead Pastor at Westwood Baptist Church, Poplar Bluff, MO<br>
Steve Proctor
Lead Pastor at Westwood Baptist Church, Poplar Bluff, MO
"Dan's advice and help is always practical and rooted and grounded in Scripture. Dan is a very unique blend of grace and truth - always speaking the truth in love."
Jason Pace<br>Lead Pastor at First Christian Church, Wilmington, IL<br>
Jason Pace
Lead Pastor at First Christian Church, Wilmington, IL
"Rarely will you find someone with such rich ministry experience in terms of tenure and growth, that also has the gift & passion for investing in minister's health."
Kevin Roberts<br>Lead Pastor of New Hope Baptist Church in Wauchula, FL<br>
Kevin Roberts
Lead Pastor of New Hope Baptist Church in Wauchula, FL
"As a young pastor, it is difficult to navigate through issues that arise. Dan has been the guy I have called to help me walk through some of my difficulties."
Scott Kirschner<br>Lead Pastor of Christ the King Community Church, Port Orange, FL<br>
Scott Kirschner
Lead Pastor of Christ the King Community Church, Port Orange, FL
"We have had the privilege of serving together through the years in church ministry and I am always grateful for Dan's insight, wisdom and care that he shares with me."
Ricky Ortiz<br>Lead Pastor of Meta Church, New York, NY<br>
Ricky Ortiz
Lead Pastor of Meta Church, New York, NY
"When my father passed away unexpectedly, Dan made it a point to text and call on a consistent basis to provide support and encouragement, while I navigated personal grief and leading my church."
Larry Luffman<br>Lead Pastor of Freedom Baptist Church, Axton, VA<br>I have known Dan and Deniece for over 20 years now. They have been the most influential couple in my family’s life. Through it all, Dan has always been a mentor, encourager, a confidant, but most of all, a dear and very close friend in my life.
Larry Luffman
Lead Pastor of Freedom Baptist Church, Axton, VA
I have known Dan and Deniece for over 20 years now. They have been the most influential couple in my family’s life. Through it all, Dan has always been a mentor, encourager, a confidant, but most of all, a dear and very close friend in my life.
Steve Schmuck<br>Lead Pastor at Red Lion Bible Church in Red Lion, PA<br>
Steve Schmuck
Lead Pastor at Red Lion Bible Church in Red Lion, PA
"For the past 38 years, Dan has been a trusted friend, valued mentor, constant encourager, and invaluable resource to me as a fellow pastor."
Mike Grover<br>Lead Pastor at Fellowship Baptist Church, Thonotosassa, FL<br>
Mike Grover
Lead Pastor at Fellowship Baptist Church, Thonotosassa, FL
"Dan has personally helped me think through many difficult moments in the 16 years that I have been the lead pastor at Fellowship Baptist Church."
Steve Proctor<br>Lead Pastor at Westwood Baptist Church, Poplar Bluff, MO<br>
Steve Proctor
Lead Pastor at Westwood Baptist Church, Poplar Bluff, MO
"Dan's advice and help is always practical and rooted and grounded in Scripture. Dan is a very unique blend of grace and truth - always speaking the truth in love."
Jason Pace<br>Lead Pastor at First Christian Church, Wilmington, IL<br>
Jason Pace
Lead Pastor at First Christian Church, Wilmington, IL
"Rarely will you find someone with such rich ministry experience in terms of tenure and growth, that also has the gift & passion for investing in minister's health."
Kevin Roberts<br>Lead Pastor of New Hope Baptist Church in Wauchula, FL<br>
Kevin Roberts
Lead Pastor of New Hope Baptist Church in Wauchula, FL
"As a young pastor, it is difficult to navigate through issues that arise. Dan has been the guy I have called to help me walk through some of my difficulties."
Scott Kirschner<br>Lead Pastor of Christ the King Community Church, Port Orange, FL<br>
Scott Kirschner
Lead Pastor of Christ the King Community Church, Port Orange, FL
"We have had the privilege of serving together through the years in church ministry and I am always grateful for Dan's insight, wisdom and care that he shares with me."
Ricky Ortiz<br>Lead Pastor of Meta Church, New York, NY<br>
Ricky Ortiz
Lead Pastor of Meta Church, New York, NY
"When my father passed away unexpectedly, Dan made it a point to text and call on a consistent basis to provide support and encouragement, while I navigated personal grief and leading my church."
Larry Luffman<br>Lead Pastor of Freedom Baptist Church, Axton, VA<br>I have known Dan and Deniece for over 20 years now. They have been the most influential couple in my family’s life. Through it all, Dan has always been a mentor, encourager, a confidant, but most of all, a dear and very close friend in my life.
Larry Luffman
Lead Pastor of Freedom Baptist Church, Axton, VA
I have known Dan and Deniece for over 20 years now. They have been the most influential couple in my family’s life. Through it all, Dan has always been a mentor, encourager, a confidant, but most of all, a dear and very close friend in my life.

Free Resources

Dan's Blog
Deniece's Blog
Sermon Library