Restore your soul.

Flourish in life and leadership.

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Our Services

How We Come Alongside You

We know the weight of ministry because we’ve carried it ourselves. That’s why Soul Care Matters offers practical, grace-filled ways to restore your soul and strengthen your leadership. From one-on-one direction to retreats, staff training, and church consultations, our services are designed to help you find rest, renewal, and lasting wholeness.

Restorative Retreats

Step away from the noise and rediscover rest, renewal, and deeper connection with Jesus.

Spiritual Direction Counseling & Coaching

A safe, confidential space to process life, find clarity, and nurture your soul with biblical guidance.

Speaking & Conferences

Inspiring talks rooted in lived experience that bring hope, honesty, and soul care to leaders and communities.

Staff Trainings

Practical workshops that equip teams with the tools to build healthier cultures and lead from wholeness.

Church Consultations

Guided support for leadership teams to strengthen staff culture and embed soul care into everyday ministry.

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Who We Are

Leaders Who Understand the Weight You Carry

After decades in ministry, we know firsthand how heavy leadership can feel—and how easy it is to neglect your own soul in the process. Soul Care Matters was born from our own journey through burnout and renewal. Today, we walk alongside pastors, leaders, and couples to help them restore their souls, rediscover joy, and lead from a place of wholeness.

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What Others Are Experiencing

We’ve had the privilege of walking alongside pastors, leaders, and couples as they discover rest and wholeness in Jesus. Here’s what a few of them have shared about their journey with Soul Care Matters.

My wife Sarah and I have hosted several marriage enrichment retreats over the years and have had a variety of different facilitators contribute. By far, Merle and Karen Mees were our most effective and impactful facilitators, providing highly valuable resources, teaching and impactful equipping. If you’re considering a winning resource to enrich marriages in a powerful and profound manner, look no further than the Soul Care Matters team!

Drew Hiss

Founder & Chairman

Acumen Impact

For over 20 years, Merle has been a vital part of my ministry and has helped me care for my soul. Now through Soul Care Matters, Merle and Karen create space for real rest, healing, and a fresh connection with Jesus. This is something every pastor and leader needs. Their kindness, wisdom, and Spirit-led guidance help leaders slow down, breathe again, and remember that ministry flows best out of a soul that’s been cared for. Those who are part of their ministry walk away encouraged, refreshed, and ready to keep serving with joy.

Dr. Eric Smith

Lead Pastor

Hope City Church, Bonita Springs, FL

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Shaping the soul to flourish in life and lead with wholeness.

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