QUIET WATERS MINISTRIES
Quiet Waters is a ministry to pastors. I have been pleased to serve as a board member for the past three years. Dr. Harold Seerveld, a retired obstetrician and gynecologist, is president of the Board and has also made his home in Cherry Hills, Colorado, available as a retreat home for the ministry. He and his wife, Sally, serve as host and hostess to pastors who need some time away from their ministry. The pastor typically come with his wife. Confidentiality is critical to the ministry, so the Christian counselors are the only members of Quiet Waters who learn about the presenting problems. The home is indeed a lovely retreat, located beside Cherry Hills Golf course in a wooded area that seems removed from the surrounding city.
Typically, couples stay two weeks for one to one counceling, study and restoration. We have had many testimonials from participants in the program, which are gratifying to all of us. Frequently pastors present with problems that threaten their ministires. They usually leave feeling restored and ready to go back and cope with their problems.
Lorna and I have a very privilaged role in Quiet Waters. We have volunteered to serve as the greeters for clients when they arrive at Denver International Airport. We have gained an appreciation for what fine people we are serving.
Pastors are under enormous pressure, both from their work and from the world. Quiet Waters is here to provide a safe retreat and excellent counceling when they are at risk of being overwhelmed. We are constatntly reminded of how troubles impact not only the pastor, but his family and his congregation. Therefore, every pastor who is restored passes the blessing on to them.
When I was in private medical practice I cared for many pastors and their families, and came to realize the stress the live under. My wife, Lorna, and I are blessed to be able to make some contribution to their restoration.
QUIET WATERS MINISTRIES
Quiet Waters is a ministry to pastors. I have been pleased to serve as a board member for the past three years. Dr. Harold Seerveld, a retired obstetrician and gynecologist, is president of the Board and has also made his home in Cherry Hills, Colorado, available as a retreat home for the ministry. He and his wife, Sally, serve as host and hostess to pastors who need some time away from their ministry. The pastor typically come with his wife. Confidentiality is critical to the ministry, so the Christian counselors are the only members of Quiet Waters who learn about the presenting problems. The home is indeed a lovely retreat, located beside Cherry Hills Golf course in a wooded area that seems removed from the surrounding city.
Typically, couples stay two weeks for one to one counceling, study and restoration. We have had many testimonials from participants in the program, which are gratifying to all of us. Frequently pastors present with problems that threaten their ministires. They usually leave feeling restored and ready to go back and cope with their problems.
Lorna and I have a very privilaged role in Quiet Waters. We have volunteered to serve as the greeters for clients when they arrive at Denver International Airport. We have gained an appreciation for what fine people we are serving.
Pastors are under enormous pressure, both from their work and from the world. Quiet Waters is here to provide a safe retreat and excellent counceling when they are at risk of being overwhelmed. We are constatntly reminded of how troubles impact not only the pastor, but his family and his congregation. Therefore, every pastor who is restored passes the blessing on to them.
When I was in private medical practice I cared for many pastors and their families, and came to realize the stress the live under. My wife, Lorna, and I are blessed to be able to make some contribution to their restoration.