Viewing Leadership
and Ministry through
the Lens of a Shepherd
“Because we are not God, because we are finite, not infinite, we cannot know everything at a glance, and therefore our knowledge is limited to one perspective or another.”
John Frame, “A Primer on Perspectivalism”
Through 25 years of pastoral ministry, during which I experienced a significant burnout, I have seen the need church leaders have for individual care, and that churches have for help when walking through difficult relational situations.
In an effort to help meet these needs, I offer the shepherding perspective: consulting, care, and training for ministry leaders and local churches.
Services
Free
Curious about investing in your individual care? Ministry leaders can schedule a free 30 minute meeting to explain what’s leading you to reach out for help. I’ll share a small part of my story, and discuss what a potential path forward might involve.
$200 or $1700/10 sessions
Do you desire a caring shepherd and an experienced guide to walk with you through the challenges of ministry leadership? We’ll journey together down a proven path, exploring things like your story, emotional health, the love of the Father, and your true self in Christ.
55 minute sessions.
$200
Does your church need help navigating a tough shepherding situation? Discerning how to address issues like potential marital abuse, reporting signs of child abuse, and staff & leadership conflict can be extremely difficult.
55 minute sessions.
Prices Vary
Does your church need help equipping your people to care well for one another? Through sermons, workshops, weekend training events, retreats, and 10-week courses, I’ve been leading shepherding training in local churches since 2009. Please inquire for additional information.
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Consulting
It’s difficult for churches to find trusted help in walking through challenging shepherding situations. I have extensive experience with an array of hard issues. I’ve made mistakes and learned painful lessons. I’ve also worked with-and been trained by-industry leaders like GRACE and Called to Peace, and know when to refer your church to expert organizations like these.
Care
Through 25 years of pastoral ministry, I have spent thousands of hours providing shepherding care to countless people. My passion is serving ministry leaders, though I’m honored to meet with anyone who desires help and guidance. What’s unique about me are my pastoral experience and my approach of providing a proposed roadmap for our journey together.
I prefer to use the word “counseling” to describe the work done by licensed therapists and am not trained to provide therapeutic care for addiction or trauma, or to diagnose or treat mental health disorders. I do have an established relational network with dozens of local counselors, and will be glad to refer if necessary.
To schedule an appointment, click the “Book” button and select a day and time for us to meet. You will receive an email confirmation from “acuity : scheduling.” I look forward to serving you!
In person meetings will occur in my office at
2106 Seminole Dr.
Huntsville, AL 35805
My Story
My name is Abe Meysenburg. I was born in Lincoln, Nebraska, to two ex-hippies who had trusted in Jesus only a few years before. Jesus saved me when I was only four. My dad went on to become a pastor for several years in Pennsylvania before our family moved back to Nebraska as I was beginning high school. I went to Moody Bible Institute, where I met my wife, Jenn, and began serving the church as a pastor. Jenn and I soon moved to Tacoma, Washington, where we planted a church and had our four children. Church planting was humbling, and I now realize I planted in order to gain an identity, not because I already had the identity of a beloved son of the Father. Six years after planting, we merged with another church where I served for 11 years.
In 2015, I experienced a significant burnout. I had unhealthy relational patterns that were showing up in my family and ministry which were connected to parts of my story. Since then, I have spent a lot of time with skilled counselors and shepherds who have helped me live more from my true self in Christ (Eph. 4:24). In 2018, we moved to Alabama to join a large church staff. I have faced many long days of ministry pain, and yet still I love the church of Jesus more than ever! I enjoy using my gifts of leadership, shepherding, and teaching to serve leaders, to walk with people through their story, to equip followers of Jesus for ministry, and to learn together to experience the Holy Spirit’s intimate presence.
Contact Us
Do you have questions or want more information?
Contact me and I’ll do my best to serve you.