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Offering C.A.R.E. for Caregivers

Charles H. Chandler, Executive Director

When a minister is involuntarily separated from his or her church, both church and minister are damaged and the joy of the gospel is dampened. It is especially traumatic when the separation is the result of a persistent minority in the congregation. Though the problem is not new, in recent years it has become an all-too-frequent occurrence.

In 1994, a group of ministers who had experienced involuntary separation - along with some interested lay persons - began to discuss their circumstances and needs. Out of the shared experiences of the 'survivors', the Ministering to Ministers Foundation was developed, a Board of Trustees was enlisted, and a ministry to ministers in similar circumstances was defined.

The MTM Foundation is a non-profit corporation chartered in the Commonwealth of Virginia in 1994 and governed by a Board of Trustees. The trustees are composed of ten clergy/spouses, ten attorneys and counselors, ten business persons, and three 'at large'. Currently, the trustees come from ten states plus DC.

The ministry is financed through gifts from individuals, businesses, churches, denominations and foundations. Though we cooperate with many denominations, the MTM Foundation is not a denominational agency.

Our mission is to seek to be advocates for clergy and their families in all faith groups who are experiencing personal or professional crisis due to deteriorating employment or congregation-clergy relationships. We invite you to join us in our attempt to insure healthy ministers and healthy churches. How can you help? Tell hurting ministers about MTM's concern. Add someone's name and address to our newsletter mailing list. If you have experienced involuntary separation, volunteer to become a part of the network of 'survivors/sponsors' who are willing to be a friend and mentor to someone in the midst of the trauma. Your financial support will also be helpful and appreciated. It's an investment of time and money in some of God's chosen messengers.