Ministry families give everything. They uproot their lives, pour into their congregations, and trust the church to be their community. When that trust is broken — when the very people they served wound them — there is often nowhere to turn.
Military families also make tremendous sacrifices in service to the nation. The effects of long separations, regular moves, and isolation from consistent community can create instability in family dynamics..
Acacia Ministries exists for both types of families.
We walk alongside ministry and military families who have been hurt in their service, offering a structured journey toward real restoration — not just survival, but renewed strength and calling.
The Problem Nobody Talks About
A significant number of ministers will experience betrayal or abuse from within the congregations they serve. When it happens, the damage doesn't stop with the pastor. It ripples through their spouse, their children, their sense of identity.
Many of these families are left without income, without community, and without a clear path forward. They don't need a quick fix. They need someone to come alongside them for the long haul.
Similarly, many military families face isolation and uncertainty of who to trust with their unique pain. They need someone who has walked that path and intimately understands their struggles.
What We Offer
The journey of Acacia Ministries is built around four movements — Shalom, Rapha, Tikvah, and Acacia — that guide families from telling their story all the way through returning to wholeness. Over the course of a year, ministry families receive:
- Salary support for the minister
- Four one-week retreats at our property in Concord, NC
- Ongoing individual and family counseling
- Connection to a wider care network
We also serve military families — particularly chaplain families — who face tremendous pressure and may lack a sense of belonging due to the unusual and unspoken expectations of military service.
Built for the Long Haul
Acacia isn't a crisis hotline. It's a commitment to families who deserve more than a handshake and a referral. Our approach is rooted in the belief that healing is real — and that with time, care, and the right community, even deeply wounded families can find their footing again.