Ministry to Ministers

Ministry to Ministers seeks to assist Church of God in Michigan ministers and their families with referral and funding for professional counseling services using a confidential source.

How is Confidentiality Assured?

Ministry to Ministers has contracted with Pine Rest Mental Health Services to serve as a gatekeeper. The gatekeeper will hold in strict confidence all client names.

Why do people call Ministry to Ministers?

People call about such matters as:

• Marital or family conflict
• Abuse: substance, alcohol, domestic, sexual, etc.
• Depression, anxiety and other emotional concerns
• Legal and financial difficulties
• Work-related problems
• Addictions: pornography, sexual, etc.

Who can use Ministry to Ministers?

All Church of God ministers and members of their household living in Michigan may use Ministry to Ministers.

How do I contact Ministry to Ministers?

• The 24-hour, 7 day-a-week Hotline provided for the Church of God in Michigan by Pine Rest Mental healthy Services, puts you in touch with Ministry to Ministers.
• A counselor will call back within 24 hours to talk only with the caller.
• The Hotline number is 1-800-243-1568.

Who will do the Counseling?

The gatekeeper will refer the caller to appropriate state-licensed, accredited Christian professionals. These counselors are located in various areas across Michigan.

What will Ministry to Ministers cost me?

• Telephone service is available at no cost to you.
• There is a modest out-of-pocket fee for face-to-face counseling, based on household income.
• The counselor will bill your insurance company for normal insurance coverage.
• The counselor will bill the Church of God in Michigan for the balance - up to $100 per session for twelve sessions.

What if I have need to call again?

You may contact Ministry to Ministers as often as needed.