Restore your soul.
Flourish in life and leadership.
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.
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.
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.
Merle Mees has a unique ability to minister not just to the minds of leaders, but to their souls. When he joined us for a staff retreat, it wasn’t just helpful—it was healing. His teaching on sacred rhythms, Sabbath, and soul care created space for our team to exhale, reflect, and reconnect with God in a deeply personal way. Years later, it’s still the most talked-about retreat we’ve had. If your team is weary or simply ready to be poured into, Merle will leave them feeling seen, cared for, and spiritually refreshed. I can’t recommend him highly enough.
