January 2026 Pastoral Care, Inc Newsletter
Welcome 2026! A Very Bright Future by Jim Fuller, Executive Director
Over the last 21 years, I have witnessed many things. Our ministry is making an impact in over 9 states and we have blessed pastors in almost every state. Through these years, we have used
ministry statistics to prove the need to bless and encourage our pastors in our churches and denominational meetings, keeping many of them from leaving the ministry, and providing the necessary
resources and care that was not available before to our pastors.
However; ministry statistics for the most part do not paint a bright future. While statistics can be used to correct and prevent shortcomings or mistakes, they can also create a negative outlook
it does not one cannot li and Thank you pastor for all you do! God has called you into a marvelous work. Unlike any other profession, you give to others without any thoughts of personal gain. Your
calling can be difficult at times but yet rewarding. You shed tears of both hurt and joy, you persevere in the face of opposition, and try to encourage others to live closer to the Word of God even
though you may not see a visible difference. Are they hearing us? Are they slowly moving to be doers of the Word? Can our church have a heart for the Lost?in moving the church forward.
Today, I am going to give you 3 positive statistics in moving the church forward in 2026:
Pastoral Care is making a difference! We bless thousands of pastors every year. In fact over 99.7% of the pastors we touch or bless, remain in the ministry! This further validates the need for a
ministry like ours to encourage our pastors now and in the future.
GenZ and millennials are showing signs of increased religious participation. They are purchasing more Bibles and some are actually attending church. This could be for a few reasons: They are
understanding there is something more they need in their life than this world is providing and secondly, many have not been hurt or disappointed by churchgoers. In fact, some researchers are stating
that GenZ attendees attend church more regularly than any other group. Why not focus on those desiring to come?
82 % of un-churched people would attend church if asked. What an opportunity that the church has before it!!! But one of the most frustrating things a pastors face is trying to get people to
invite others to church.
Why not launch a new campaign from January through Easter in trying to invite as many people to church as possible, make a contest of it, let this be a new theme and thrust for your church in
2026 instead of just telling your people to invite someone to church. Why? Because it is not happening, Only 2% of church people will actually invite someone to church. I think this will create
excitement and positive results for your church. After all, isn't the purpose of the church is to reach the lost and hurting?
Pastors, we are praying for you every day and I am believing for increase in 2026!!! If we can help you in any way, please remember Pastoral Care is always here for you. God bless you in
your endeavors in 2026!
KEVIN'S CORNER Kevin Akins, Associate Director
The appreciated pastor is one who has compassion at the top of his list. Being aware of those who need your help and being there for them. I know there are times when you may feel like you are
not much help, but the very name “PASTOR” brings a comfort to the needy. Sometimes all it takes is a memory verse that you have known since you were young. Other times it is sitting at a side table
with a Widow and just listening.
Hospital calls, nursing home visitations, and sermon preparation are always on the to-do list. Our daily schedule can get away from us if we are not careful. It can change in a minute’s notice.
The Pastor that can rotate that schedule, because compassion for the hurting moves you is an appreciated pastor.
“If God so loved us, we also ought to love one another” (1 John 4:11). This is the word we teach and preach. It is appreciated when we are an example and not just the messenger. Stay true to
your calling, fill your heart with compassion, and you will be the “APPRECIATED PASTOR”.
A big "Thank You" goes out to churches who have recently supported our ministry. We are expanding so quickly and cannot do this without your help. Our ministry is one of a few, if any, that
supports pastors and churches in America. Strong churches are led by strong pastors. Pray for us as we endeavor to bless and encourage our pastors. America needs what the church has.
Our goal is to make our ministry permanent
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