General Questions

Q: What is Professional Pastoral Partnership (PPP)?

A: Professional Pastoral Partnership is dedicated to nurturing pastoral excellence and supporting pastors and leaders in their growth, healing, and ability to fulfill their assignments. We provide professional partnership services and prayer ministry to help church leaders thrive and avoid burnout.

Q: Who do you serve?

A: We primarily serve pastors, church workers, ministry leaders, board members, and church elders in the United States. Our services are designed for anyone in Christian leadership who needs professional support and guidance.

Q: Why should US churches partner with an Australia-based team?

A: Sometimes the best perspective comes from 8,000 miles away. Our geographic separation provides complete confidentiality with zero risk of local ministry politics, unbiased perspective from professionals who understand pastoral challenges, and the freedom to be vulnerable without worrying about local reputation concerns.

Services & Pricing

Q: What services do you offer?

A: We offer two main service lines:

1.  Pastoral Partnership - Structured monthly sessions for pastors and church workers to reflect on their leadership practice

2.  Prayer Ministry - Inner healing services rooted in scriptural principles, facilitated through active listening and listening prayer

Q: How much do your services cost?

A: Our current pricing includes:

• Getting To Know You Session: $149 (introductory price)

• Pastoral Partnership packages: Standard (6 sessions) $1,800, Excel (8 sessions) $2,200, Ultimate Companion (10 sessions) $4,200

• Prayer Ministry: Single session $149, Basic package (3 sessions) $447, Standard package (6 sessions) $750

Q: Do you offer group consulting services?

A: No, we focus exclusively on individual partnerships and do not offer group consulting services.

How It Works

Q: How do your sessions work?

A: Our partnership sessions are structured and intentional, generally taking just an hour per month. They're led by skilled professionals and serve as a trusted sounding board while prioritizing your well-being and ensuring best practices in ministry.

Q: Are your services conducted online?

A: Yes, all our services are provided online, making them accessible to pastors and leaders throughout the United States.

Q: How do I schedule sessions?

A: We use Acuity Scheduling for all bookings. You can schedule your sessions through our online booking system.

Confidentiality & Trust

Q: How do you ensure confidentiality?

A: Being based in Australia and completely outside your local ministry ecosystem, we provide complete confidentiality with zero risk of local ministry politics or gossip. You can be vulnerable without worrying about how it might affect your reputation in your immediate ministry circle.

Q: What makes you qualified to help US pastors?

A: Our team brings decades of pastoral and leadership experience, combined with professional training in organizational development and pastoral care. We understand the unique pressures facing US church leaders because these challenges transcend borders.

Support & Financial Assistance

Q: What if I can't afford your services?

A: We have a PPP Donation Program that supports leaders who are unable to afford our services. This program is funded through donations from supporters who believe in investing in pastoral well-being.

Q: Do you provide any materials or certificates?

A: Yes, certificates are provided in order receipt emails as part of your customer experience.

Getting Started

Q: How do I get started?

A: The best way to begin is with our "Getting To Know You Session" for $149. This introductory session helps us understand your specific needs and determine the best path forward for your partnership with us.

Q: What issues do you help pastors address?

A: We help with overwhelming ministry stress, impact on family life, misalignment with church vision, declining attendance concerns, feelings of isolation, crisis of faith, and preventing pastoral burnout and moral failures.

Prayer Ministry FAQs

Q: What is Prayer Ministry?

A: Our Prayer Ministry is an inner healing service rooted in scriptural principles. It's facilitated through active listening and listening prayer, designed to help pastors and church leaders find healing and restoration in areas where they've experienced hurt, trauma, or spiritual wounds.

Q: How is Prayer Ministry different from regular counseling?

A: Prayer Ministry combines professional listening skills with the spiritual practice of listening prayer. Rather than just talking through issues, we invite God into the conversation and seek His healing touch for deep-seated wounds, past hurts, and areas where you need spiritual breakthrough.

Q: What issues does Prayer Ministry address?

A: Prayer Ministry can help with:

• Past ministry wounds and betrayals

• Spiritual dryness or feeling disconnected from God

• Unresolved grief or loss

• Anxiety and fear related to ministry pressures

• Forgiveness issues (both giving and receiving)

• Identity struggles in ministry

• Healing from church conflict or leadership disappointments

• Breaking generational patterns that affect your ministry

Q: What should I expect during a Prayer Ministry session?

A: Sessions typically involve sharing your concerns in a safe, confidential environment, followed by guided prayer where we listen for God's voice together. You may experience emotional release, receive insights or pictures from God, or simply feel His peace and presence in areas of pain.

Q: Do I need to be experiencing a crisis to benefit from Prayer Ministry?

A: Not at all! Prayer Ministry is beneficial for ongoing spiritual maintenance, deepening your relationship with God, and addressing smaller issues before they become major problems. Many pastors find it helpful for regular spiritual tune-ups.

Q: How many Prayer Ministry sessions do I typically need?

A: This varies by individual and situation. Some people find significant breakthrough in a single session, while others benefit from our Basic Package (3 sessions) or Standard Package (6 sessions). We'll work with you to determine what's most helpful for your specific needs.

Q: Is Prayer Ministry biblically sound?

A: Yes, our Prayer Ministry is firmly rooted in Scripture and follows biblical principles of healing, restoration, and the ministry of the Holy Spirit. We believe in the power of prayer and God's desire to heal His people emotionally, spiritually, and relationally.

Q: Can Prayer Ministry help with burnout?

A: Absolutely. Burnout often has spiritual and emotional roots that Prayer Ministry can address - such as carrying burdens that aren't yours, unhealed wounds from ministry disappointments, or losing sight of your calling and identity in Christ.

Q: What's the difference between your Prayer Ministry packages?

A:

• Single Session ($149): Perfect for addressing a specific issue or trying our services

• Basic Package (3 sessions - $447): Ideal for working through a particular area of concern over time

• Standard Package (6 sessions - $750): Comprehensive approach for deeper healing and multiple areas of growth

Q: How do you maintain confidentiality in Prayer Ministry?

A: Just like our Pastoral Partnership services, being based in Australia provides complete confidentiality with zero risk of local ministry politics. What you share in Prayer Ministry stays strictly between you, us, and God.

Q: Can I combine Prayer Ministry with Pastoral Partnership services?

A: Yes! Many of our clients find great benefit in combining both services. Prayer Ministry can provide the spiritual and emotional healing foundation that enhances the practical leadership development you receive through Pastoral Partnership.

Q: What if I'm skeptical about prayer-based ministry?

A: We understand that some pastors may feel uncertain about this approach. Our Prayer Ministry is gentle, non-manipulative, and always honors your comfort level. We never push beyond what you're ready for, and you maintain complete control over the process.

Q: Do you work with pastors from all denominations?

A: Yes, we work with all Christians not just leaders from various denominational backgrounds. Our approach focuses on biblical principles that transcend denominational differences while respecting your specific theological framework.