Alongside INC

Alongside INC Alongside provides counseling and care retreats for people in Christian ministry so they can continue living out their calling with passion and hope.

A Christian counseling and retreat ministry geared to the unique needs of Christian leaders, especially pastors and missionaries.

Healing often happens in community.Throughout our retreats, group sessions provide a safe place for participants to shar...
09/01/2026

Healing often happens in community.

Throughout our retreats, group sessions provide a safe place for participants to share their stories, hear others' experiences, and learn from one another.

This group celebrated their final day together in style!

There's still time to register for Endurance in Ministry on September 2.Join us for a morning of renewal and encourageme...
08/27/2026

There's still time to register for Endurance in Ministry on September 2.

Join us for a morning of renewal and encouragement designed for local ministry leaders and staff.

Drawing from his own ministry experience and his book The Weary Leader's Guide to Burnout, author Sean Nemecek will offer practical insight for building a healthy and sustainable ministry.

Plus, stay for a free lunch and author Q&A, generously provided by our friends at Chick-fil-A Battle Creek.

Register here: https://alongsidecares.networkforgood.com/events/102069-endurance-in-ministry

🌻 These sunflowers are just one highlight from the garden at our Pine Lake campus.We're grateful for the beauty, harvest...
08/25/2026

🌻 These sunflowers are just one highlight from the garden at our Pine Lake campus.

We're grateful for the beauty, harvest, and reminders of God's faithfulness that each season brings.

What's your favorite thing growing in your garden this year?

"I came into Alongside feeling overwhelmed and stuck. I leave feeling heard, known, rested, and full of hope for the fut...
08/21/2026

"I came into Alongside feeling overwhelmed and stuck. I leave feeling heard, known, rested, and full of hope for the future."

If you're carrying the weight of ministry, our 5-day Pastor's Retreat offers a space to rest, be encouraged, and find renewed hope.

Learn more and apply today: https://www.alongsidecares.net/our-programs/pastorsretreat/

🍂 Fall retreats are just around the corner!"I attended the Reset Retreat at the beginning of a huge life and ministry tr...
08/19/2026

🍂 Fall retreats are just around the corner!

"I attended the Reset Retreat at the beginning of a huge life and ministry transition. Having space to process this change with wise, compassionate facilitators and fellow believers helped ground me. I am deeply grateful for the opportunity to reset as I enter a new season."

Reset is a 5-day lakeside wellness retreat for people serving in vocational ministry. Led by experienced counselors, this retreat offers more than just a break. It’s an intentional space to reclaim healthy rhythms and rediscover what brings life and fruitfulness for sustainable ministry.

Learn more and apply: https://www.alongsidecares.net/reset/

Artist Spotlight 🎨We were honored to have these custom watercolor paintings created for Alongside, featuring four scenes...
08/13/2026

Artist Spotlight 🎨

We were honored to have these custom watercolor paintings created for Alongside, featuring four scenes from our campus across four seasons.

Alison Emery Art beautifully captured the changing landscape of a place that has become a safe haven for ministry leaders, pastors, and missionaries from around the world.

Thank you, Alison, for sharing your talent and helping tell the story of Alongside through art.

We recently enjoyed a visit from Alongside's founder, Jeanne Jensma. Jeanne founded Alongside in 2000, and God has used ...
08/11/2026

We recently enjoyed a visit from Alongside's founder, Jeanne Jensma. Jeanne founded Alongside in 2000, and God has used her to bring hope and healing to thousands of missionaries, pastors, and ministry leaders.

Jeanne, thank you for encouraging us, connecting with us, and sharing your wisdom!

We're grateful to share this reflection from one of our participants:"The true impact of our time here will be measured ...
08/06/2026

We're grateful to share this reflection from one of our participants:

"The true impact of our time here will be measured by the fruit that emerges from the tree of our lives in the years to come. Surrounded by farmlands, I can't think of a more meticulously cultivated plot of ground for the seeds of healing to be planted and watered."

Stories like these remind us why Alongside exists.

Getting ready for pond exploration! 🐸🪣🌿The kids enjoyed adventure, discovery, and a little bit of mud!
08/05/2026

Getting ready for pond exploration! 🐸🪣🌿

The kids enjoyed adventure, discovery, and a little bit of mud!

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6701 Alongside Lane
Richland, MI
49083

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+12694472100

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