Through the intersection of counseling, spiritual formation, and story work, we help you create emotionally and relationally 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

  • Counseling

    Personalized, confidential care for individuals, couples, and families—rooted in both biblical truth and clinical expertise.

  • Organizational Consulting

    We help leaders and teams create systems, rhythms, and environments where people can do their best work without sacrificing their well-being.

  • 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.

  1. 1

    Connect

    Schedule a conversation so we can listen to your story and needs.

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  2. 2

    Plan

    Together, we’ll design a personalized plan for your growth and well-being.

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  3. 3

    Thrive

    Experience greater clarity, strength, and freedom in your life and work.

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We believe change happens in the presence of care.

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.

  • It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more.

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  • It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more.

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  • It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more.

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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.