The stated mission of PIR Ministries is to “…partner with God and the church to provide a proven process to restore hope to at-risk and exited pastors.” PIR believes that only God can bring restoration and comfort out of the turmoil of a forced exit in ministry; and that the local church is God’s instrument for fellowship, accountability, and restoration.

PIR Ministries (formerly known as “Pastor-in-Residence”) began through the personal ministry of Dr. Chuck Wickman. Crisis experiences, which drive many ministers from the local church permanently, grieved him. Chuck’s overriding conviction was that the loss of a pastor was a tragic squandering of the talent, experience and ability meant for the Kingdom of God.

Dr. Wickman mentored the first Pastor-in-Residence at his own church in the mid-1980s. Since then, the ministry has broadened both its reach and scope into a national ministry. Building upon its core program, it now provides resources to “at-risk” pastors, addressing the critical issues of burnout, conflict resolution, moral compromise and failure.

If you know someone who would benefit from the resources PIR has to offer, or if you and your church family are interested in more information on becoming a Refuge Church, please contact us at royy@pirministries.org , call (248) 752-3508 or go to www.pirministries.org