Pastoral ministry is a high calling - but it can also be a lonely one. I'm grateful for resources like The Shepherd's Crook who provide an ear of understanding to the unique struggles a pastor faces. I'm hopeful that through a greater commitment to community that pastors can not only help others hear of and experience the grace and understanding of the Great High Priest, but know such compassion more personally themselves.

I've served for more than a decade as a bi-vocational pastor at a small church. I've been blessed to have what so many small church pastors don't have - a team of committed lay elders and a wonderfully supportive church body. I'm so grateful that God has given Jared Sparks a burden to provide pastors with a place where pastors like me can find encouragement, support and help.

I’m excited to see Jared launch this site with the goal of serving pastors. Pastors need encouragement, provocation for growth, and good resources to arm them for the rigorous work of ministry. I think this material is going to help in that noble pursuit!