At the intersection of counseling, spiritual formation, and story work, we help you create emotionally healthy leaders and teams.
Stronger leaders. Healthier relationships. Thriving teams.
When the weight is on you —- and those you lead…
In today’s complex and demanding environments, even the most capable leaders face:
• Overwhelming needs from the people they serve or lead
• Uncertainty about how to move forward in challenging seasons
• Exhaustion from carrying both vision and responsibility
• A deep desire for their organization to thrive and their people to be well
• Limited resources to meet growing demands
• Unresolved emotional wounds within their teams that impact work and relationships
The weight of leadership can take a toll—but there is a way to strengthen your people and sustain your mission.
Care designed for real life and lasting change
Three Core Offerings
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Counseling
Personalized, confidential care for individuals, couples, and families—rooted in both biblical truth and clinical expertise.
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Organizational Consulting
We help leaders and teams create systems, rhythms, and environments where people can do their best work without sacrificing their well-being.
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Workshops & Trainings
Interactive, practical sessions on emotional health, resilience, and leadership—tailored for your team’s unique context.
WholeLeader Initiative
One Integrated Path for Leaders and Teams
The WholeLeader Initiative brings together counseling, coaching, workshops, and team development into one multi-year journey—so your leaders can serve from a place of strength, rest, and resilience.
Equip leaders with tools for resilience and clarity in crisis
Strengthen the emotional, spiritual, and relational health of your team
Develop sustainable rhythms of rest and care
Foster deeper connection and unity among leaders
Our Three-Step Flow
A simple, clear path to lasting change.
For over 15 years, The Rest Initiative has walked alongside leaders and organizations around the world—helping them know their past, name their present, and create their future.
Our approach is unique:
• Biblically grounded so your faith is honored
• Clinically informed so your care is trustworthy
• Relationally present because transformation happens in connection
We’ve seen time and again that when leaders are healthy, their teams and communities flourish.
Trusted by leaders across the globe.
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“Thank you! Your willingness to love RUF via TRI is making an impact far greater than we ever hoped or dreamed. So grateful for you and this friendship!”
— Reformed University Fellowship (RUF), Director of Campus Staff
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“To be able to say to prospective Fellows that they will receive 9+ sessions with a licensed Christian Counselor has spoken loudly to our care for the Fellows’ emotional, physical, and spiritual health. The fact that each Fellow has a counselor that they can be completely honest and transparent with, with total confidentiality, has contributed greatly to the Fellows’ experience. I have heard numerous times a Fellow exclaim, ‘I can’t wait to talk to my counselor.’ I believe it not only benefits the Fellow during the 9 months but could have a much longer impact and it removes the stigma of having to be in ‘crisis’ to go to counseling.”
— The Orlando Fellows, Director
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“Counselors at The Rest Initiative provided an invaluable service to me and my staff over the past several years. I was the Executive Director of an organization involved in challenging international work. They made themselves available to be consistent listeners and care for us especially during stressful times. As a leader, I felt confident because TRI was helping me do all I could to support my staff and increase their resilience. Thank you, TRI for your contribution to our positive impact around the world!”
— LifeNet International, Former Executive Director
Finding rest and strength for the journey ahead
Whether you’re navigating personal challenges, leading a team, or guiding an entire organization, you don’t have to figure it out alone. Let’s take the next step—together.