Clergy and Congregations

CONSULTATION SERVICES
FOR CLERGY AND CONGREGATIONS

Samaritan Center, known earlier as Presbyterian Counseling Service, has long been recognized as a resource for churches and clergy -- both as part of the ongoing life of the church and in times of crisis. Our services include Consultation, Leadership Development, Conflict Management and Spiritual Formation.

Samaritan Center and Congregational Leadership Northwest (CLN) co-sponsor "STREAM" -- a group for congregational leaders led by Tony Robinson. The current group began January 12 at our Ravenna office.  For more information about STREAM>

Samaritan staff members come alongside faith communities in four primary ways:
        Nurturing congregational health 
        Strengthening church leadership
        Caring for clergy and their families
        Fostering collaboration among congregational members 
           and among church staff members

We are experienced in guiding clergy, congregations and judicatories through transitions in ways that promote growth.
Consultation may take the following forms:
        Conflict Mediation
        Congregational Transitions
        Staff and Lay Leadership Training
        Visioning and Strategic Planning
        Coaching for Pastors 

We also serve individual clergy and their families through counseling, consultation and career development.
Samaritan's program for Career Development and Life Planning is open to clergy and candidates for ministry, those exploring mid-career questions and those who are planning retirement. 

A wide range of classes, workshops and retreat presentations are offered by Samaritan therapists for congregations and organizations.

For more information about any of these services, contact Samaritan’s President, Beverley Shrumm, at 206-527-2266.