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 make tremendous sacrifices in service to the nation. Long separations, regular moves, and more.
Acacia Ministries exists for those families.
We walk alongside ministry and military families who have been hurt in their service, offering a structured, year-long 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.
Most 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.
What We Offer
The Acacia program is built around four movements — Shalom, Rapha, Tikvah, and Acacia — that guide families from telling their story all the way through to returning to ministry. Over the course of a year, 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 stress and lack a sense of belonging in a church due to deployments and constant moves.
Built for the Long Haul
Acacia isn't a crisis hotline. It's a year-long 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.