Village Missionaries,
While Peace Haven ministers to many pastors and missionaries, our primary calling is to encourage you! Peace Haven’s founders, the Waylands, were Village Missionaries. The Kramers, Peace Haven directors, are presently Village Missionaries serving through Peace Haven. Our other team members, the Canadys, Jacobys and Silvers are retired Village Missionaries.
Here are some ministries especially for you as a Village Missionary:
(All of these ministries are available to you free of charge.)
Peace and Rest Haven - For VM couples or families to come for a vacation. (As a Village Missionary, you have the opportunity of getting on our waiting list if the dates you want are already taken. Also, your cleaning donation will be paid by our donors.)
Crisis care at Peace or Rest Haven - We will set up a plan that can help you to find emotional and spiritual renewal. This plan will include counseling, tailored instruction, and a rest/exercise plan. You are welcome to request travel assistance by emailing Kris or Joyce at peacehaven1996@gmail.com. We will also help you coordinate this time away with your District Representative.
Confidential counseling- We can help you locate a Christian counselor (either online or in-person) and give guidance regarding Village Missions financial arrangements for the sessions.
In person counseling and coaching while at Peace/Rest Haven to help you in decision-making and to reach godly goals
Online care - As time allows, short term counseling/coaching is available for both Village Missionary pastors (with Dr. Kris Kramer) and Village Missionary wives (with Dr. Joyce Kramer). Both are certified Christian counselors by the Board of Christian Professional and Pastoral Counselors.
Marriage Enrichment (Online or at Peace Haven) - Kris and Joyce are certified SYMBIS marriage facilitators. You and your spouse will complete an online questionnaire and they will guide you through the results.
Time Management Seminar- Kris will meet one on one with the pastor to teach you a tried and true plan to get a handle on your time. This seminar includes coaching you on how to set up a weekly model schedule.
Temperament Instruction (Online or at Peace Haven) for individuals/couples. Kris and Joyce are certified Christian DISC Temperament facilitators. They will help you better understand your personality. You will take an online questionnaire, and Kris and/or Joyce will walk you through an eight page report that matches your temperament. They also offer three temperament mentoring seminars:
1. “Understanding How You Deal With Conflict and Criticism”
2. “Understanding How You React to Stress”
3. “Understanding How You Can Balance Family and Ministry Life”
Balanced Life Conferences for newer Village Missionaries and wives.
Balanced Life Online - A monthly one hour online meeting for Village Missionaries with Kris as the host. This meeting includes instruction and discussion. Topics include “How to deal with stress”, “How to handle criticism”, ”“How to work with problem people”, etc. Email Kris at peacehaven1996@gmail.com if you’re interested in joining a group.
Prayer - You can give us your confidential prayer requests at any time and you can be assured we will pray for you.
Other help as God leads
Email us at peacehaven1996@gmail.com if you’re interested in receiving any of the above ministries.