Case for Support

Organization

Since 2019, Shema has equipped Christian leaders to cultivate spiritual resilience, vocational clarity, and cultural wisdom—planting seeds of renewal in churches and communities across Southern California. This has only been possible because of a community of supporters who believe, like we do, that spiritual health must come before strategy and systems.

Problem 

But the need is still urgent. Nearly 40% of pastors have considered quitting in the past year—not because they lack strategy, but because they lack soul support. Every month, we hear from leaders struggling with the demands of their callings—unsure where to turn, still forming their identity through performance rather than prayer. When leaders go unformed, churches drift. Communities fracture. The world stays unimpressed with a Christ we barely resemble. Church consulting firms abound. But who is tending to the spiritual core of Christian leadership? That’s why we must keep going.

Vision 

We believe every Christian leader deserves to be formed in spiritual depth, not just trained in leadership technique. When leaders are resilient, wise, and rooted in Christ, churches flourish—and the Church begins to heal her witness in the world. That’s why we’re expanding Shema’s signature offering: refining our curriculum in collaboration with psychologists, theologians, and seasoned pastors to ensure it forms the whole person: heart, soul, mind, and strength. We’re also multiplying Shema-trained mentors who can walk with churches and pastors through this process. All to reach more leaders with the relationships, resources, and rhythms they need. Through this effort, we’ll help more pastors pray deeply, stay faithfully, and build wisely—for the sake of the Church and the culture she’s called to renew.

Invitation

We believe the Church can renew our culture—but only through leaders who are spiritually grounded, emotionally resilient, and deeply formed in Christ. That’s why we’re inviting you to join us in this work of revitalization.

In the last year, Shema has mentored over 30 pastors, launched pilot cohorts with three churches and ministries, and developed a core formation curriculum grounded in biblical theology and cutting-edge psychology. We’ve seen leaders rediscover their calling, churches shift their culture, and pastors move from burnout to joy and effectiveness as they lead out of who they truly are in Christ.

You can be part of this movement by making a gift to expand Shema’s mentoring network and formation process—and by connecting us with others who long to see the Church restored through Christlike leadership.

Here’s how you can join the work:

  • Become a sustaining partner with a recurring gift of $100/month.

  • Sponsor a local church through our Church Development Program.

  • Host a fundraiser to introduce Shema to your community.

  • Subscribe to the Shema Newsletter to stay connected and share our vision.

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