Guiding Ministry Families

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Who Are We

A Safe Haven for Pastoral Spouses

and Ministry Families

Anchors of Grace was founded to support pastoral spouses, ministry leaders, ministry couples, and others in ministry roles such as teachers. Our mission is to provide a compassionate and safe space where you can explore your feelings, challenges, and triumphs. Our team of licensed counselors and experienced mentors is dedicated to walking alongside you on your journey, offering the guidance and support you need. We understand the unique pressures you face in your ministry work and are here to help you navigate them with grace, strength, and a supportive community.

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Your Sanctuary in Times of Need

Supporting Families with Dignity & Fortitude

We at Anchors of Grace are aware of the special difficulties and rewards associated with being part of a ministry family.

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Renewal Retreat

Transformative 3-Day or 5-Day Intensive for Pastoral Spouses and Ministry Families

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Come experience a life-changing 3-day or 5-day event created just for ministry families. Our intensives combine community support, spiritual guidance, and professional counseling. A combination of individual sessions, group counseling, and practical exercises with after care options are all included in each intensive.

Holistic Care

We focus on your emotional, relational, and spiritual well-being, offering personalized support tailored to your unique journey. Our skilled counselors guide you through both group and individual sessions, ensuring that every aspect of your retreat experience is customized to your specific needs. This is more than just a retreat—it’s a life-changing opportunity to receive the guidance and care you truly deserve.

Safe Environment

Escape to the serene beauty of the Northwest, where nature’s tranquility enhances your healing process. In this peaceful setting, you’ll experience a safe, nonjudgmental space where vulnerability is welcomed and personal transformation begins. This retreat is designed to offer you a life-changing experience in an environment that encourages growth, healing, and renewal.

Daily Schedule

Immerse yourself in transformative experiences, including group counseling, individual sessions, quiet reflection, and hands-on activities. Each activity is carefully designed to reinforce key themes such as resilience, communication, boundaries, self-care, and ministry life. This personalized approach ensures that every aspect of your retreat experience is impactful, making it a truly life-changing opportunity for growth.

Community

Connect deeply with fellow ministry spouses, sharing your stories and building lasting friendships. This retreat offers a supportive community where you can find encouragement and solidarity, fostering connections that will support your journey long after the retreat ends.

Together let's build a community of strength, encouragement, and shared wisdom so you can thrive in your God-given purpose and find the true Anchors of Grace.

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Holistic Counseling & Coaching

Comprehensive Support for Your Well-being

We address your emotional, relational, and spiritual well-being through a holistic approach. Our skilled counselors provide personalized group and individual sessions, & blending counseling insights. We tailor our services to meet your specific needs, ensuring you receive the support you deserve. Whether you are navigating personal challenges or seeking growth, our program is designed to guide you through your journey with compassion, understanding, and professional expertise.

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Healing in Nature

A Safe Retreat in the Great Northwest

Retreat to serene locations in the great Northwest, where nature’s beauty enhances the healing process. Experience a safe, nonjudgmental space where vulnerability is encouraged, allowing true healing to begin. Surrounded by tranquility, you’ll find peace and rejuvenation, fostering personal growth and well-being. Discover the transformative power of nature and the comfort of a supportive environment, designed to nurture your journey towards healing and self-discovery. Embrace the opportunity to heal in a place of serenity and acceptance.

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Balanced Healing

Daily Path to Wellness

Engage in group and individual counseling, quiet reflection, and hands-on activities that reinforce key themes. Topics covered include ministry life, resilience, communication, boundaries, and self-care. Each day is structured to balance therapeutic sessions with personal reflection and practical exercises, promoting holistic growth and well-being. This schedule ensures a comprehensive approach to healing, providing the tools and support needed to thrive in both personal and professional life. Embrace a balanced, enriching daily routine focused on recovery and self-improvement.

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Meet Jennifer Haagenson

Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, Founder, Anchors of Grace, and Owner, ReEndeavor Counseling

As a pastoral spouse myself, I understand the unique challenges and blessings that come with this role. My heart is to extend grace to ministry wives and offer support through difficult times. Through Anchors of Grace, we walk this journey together, supporting one another as we navigate both the beautiful and gnarly complexities of ministry life.


Before becoming a counselor, I spent 16 years in ministry work—teaching, pastoring, and directing children’s ministries—which allowed me to learn a lot about ministry life and about people. One of the things that has clearly stood out in my time in ministry is that many, especially pastoral spouses, feel alone and don't know where to turn, especially in difficult times. 


I went through my own season of struggle during my time as a pastor’s spouse. During that season, I sought out safe environments where I could address the realities of the challenges I was facing with safe people in restoration settings. Seeking my own counseling and healing and walking my own journey of recovery clarified my calling to become a counselor and support others on similar journeys. I completed my Clinical Mental Health Counseling degree from Capella University in 2022 and have been engaged in supporting others in their journeys through the difficult years since then. Whether addressing anxiety, grief, relationship challenges, or other life dynamics, I walk alongside clients with compassion and hope.


When not counseling, I enjoy spending time with my husband and my two teenage children. I also enjoy snowboarding, mountain biking, playing pickleball, and continuing my own journey of personal growth. One of my most recent growth journeys was tackling my fear of heights. The climax of that adventure was skydiving in Tennessee. 

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Meet Chad Hanson

Professional Consultant

With over two decades of experience in ministry, counseling, and consulting, I’ve had the privilege of wearing many hats—youth pastor, mental health therapist, chaplain, wedding officiant, counseling agency owner, international life coach, and professional consultant. While my titles have varied, my mission has always remained the same: to help people reach their fullest potential.



I hold a Master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling and a Bachelor’s degree in Youth Ministry. Over the years, I’ve supported individuals, couples, and groups through a wide range of life challenges, combining clinical insight with deep spiritual understanding.


As a Professional Consultant, I enjoy the freedom and flexibility to tailor my approach to the unique needs of each client. This allows me to draw from a diverse toolbox of therapeutic and coaching techniques to bring the most effective, personalized support to those I work with.


On a personal note, I’ve been married for 16 years and am a proud father to five incredible children—four daughters and one son. My journey has taken me across the country, but I now call beautiful Tennessee home. I have a passion for travel and exploring different cultures, and whenever possible, I love to go scuba diving as a way to unwind and experience the wonder of the world.

Meet Chad Hanson

Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor

With over two decades of experience in ministry, counseling, and consulting, I’ve had the privilege of wearing many hats—youth pastor, mental health therapist, chaplain, wedding officiant, counseling agency owner, international life coach, and professional consultant. While my titles have varied, my mission has always remained the same: to help people reach their fullest potential.



I hold a Master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling and a Bachelor’s degree in Youth Ministry. Over the years, I’ve supported individuals, couples, and groups through a wide range of life challenges, combining clinical insight with deep spiritual understanding.


As a Professional Consultant, I enjoy the freedom and flexibility to tailor my approach to the unique needs of each client. This allows me to draw from a diverse toolbox of therapeutic and coaching techniques to bring the most effective, personalized support to those I work with.


On a personal note, I’ve been married for 16 years and am a proud father to five incredible children—four daughters and one son. My journey has taken me across the country, but I now call beautiful Tennessee home. I have a passion for travel and exploring different cultures, and whenever possible, I love to go scuba diving as a way to unwind and experience the wonder of the world.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Why Anchors of Grace?

    Anchors of Grace specializes in counseling tailored specifically for pastoral spouses. We offer compassionate and personalized care to pastoral spouses and our approach for pastoral spouses integrates spiritual guidance seamlessly into counseling sessions. 


    Anchors of Grace offers Group Counseling Intensives for Pastoral Spouses across the nation. By choosing Anchors of Grace, you join a supportive community of pastoral spouses. 

  • What different counseling services do you offer?

    • Individual Counseling
    • Group Therapy
    • Group Couples Counseling Intensive
    • Group Pastoral Spouse Counseling Intensive
    • Group PK Teen Family  Counseling Intensive
    • Online Counseling

  • What is the cost of the intensive?

    We try to run everything through insurance that way there is less individual cost for you.  If you are looking to pay without insurance, let us know that as well and we can help you understand what your responsibility would be.  For those with WebTPA, insurance covers a large portion of the intensive. Contact us to determine your insurance coverage.

  • What Is the purpose of this intensive?

    Ministry life can be lonely and painful at times and beautiful and rewarding at other times.  Sometimes, it is both of those at the same time.  We want you to know you are not alone and aim to provide a supportive environment where you can get away from the business of life and taking care of everyone around you and can spend some uninterrupted time caring for yourself and being cared for by experienced mental health professionals so that you can return to ministry and your family more refreshed and better equipped for the journey ahead.

  • What topics will be covered?

    The intensive will cover topics such as these and more: communication skills, stress management, self-care, grace, compassion fatigue, church based trauma, conflict resolution, burnout, and spiritual renewal.

  • Who should attend?

    Pastoral spouses and ministry spouses are encouraged to attend. The program is designed to address their unique challenges and support their well-being.

  • How will the intensive be structured?

    The intensive will consist of 3-4 group sessions a day and at least two individual sessions throughout the week.  We try to provide a healthy mix of individual reflection and structured programming. 

  • Is accommodation provided?

    Since we believe in community, we live in community during the intensive.  We will be staying on location with all the amenities provided for.  Don’t worry, we are not tent camping.  We hope to blend a nature-like feel in an elegant environment. Meals will be provided with dietary needs  considered. 

  • Who is the intensive not appropriate for?

    We are not an inpatient facility.  While we do offer accommodations on site, we do not provide 24/7 care or supervision.  We are considered out-patient treatment.  If you are in an active suicidal crisis or in other ways are unable to keep yourself safe when unsupervised, you will need to seek treatment to establish safety prior to attending our intensive.  If you have questions regarding whether this intensive is an appropriate level of care for you, contact us and our staff can help answer your questions.

  • Do you offer remote counseling options?

    Yes, we offer online counseling sessions for those unable to attend in person. This allows us to serve pastoral spouses in certain states throughout the nation.

  • How do I sign up for the Intensive?

    To schedule a session, you can contact us at 208-745-3359, or email us at info@anchorsofgrace.com. You can also fill out the form on our Contact Us page.

  • What should I bring to the intensive?

    Participants should bring a notebook, comfortable clothing, and an open heart. Specific instructions will be provided closer to the event.

  • Can I bring a friend?

    Our counseling intensives are open to any ministry leader spouse.  When considering whether to come with someone you know, it is important to also consider whether, for each of you, having a friend there will increase your ability to be authentic and vulnerable or whether that will hinder it.    If having a friend will restrict your ability or their ability to be honest and vulnerable, it would be best to attend on your own. 

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