Why Unseen Hope?

In my nearly four decades as a pastor and church planter, and my involvement with churches, pastors, and missionaries around the world, I have witnessed the struggle that so many of them go through without getting the real help that they desire and need. They are the “unseen” heroes of the faith, toiling at the frontlines of the gospel mission. Most often they are isolated, smaller communities and churches that just do not have the resources to get the care that is required.

They don’t have access to Spiritual Care and Direction. The barriers for them are either access or resources. So many churches are small and one pastor doing so much of the preparation work.

Unseen Hope is about establishing authentic relationships with the pastoral community to bring wholeness and restoration to their spiritual life.

About

Terry is currently the pastor of a Jesus community in Altadena, California. He also serves on the leadership team of an international church planting network and leads their annual church planting training. Terry is, however, first and foremost a pastor, and is concerned for the health of the church and especially those in ministry.

Terry has a diploma in theology from South Africa, and certificates in spiritual direction and coaching from Soul Shepherding in the USA. He has been a pastor, international church planter, and leadership developer for 37 years. Before that, he was a systems analyst for a large multinational corporation.

Terry has been married for 39 years and has two adult daughters. He is an avid photographer, and in the past participated in ultra marathons and triathlons. In the distant past, he was also a scuba diver and dedicated skydiver, having completed 850 jumps.

What We Do

It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world.

Who We Serve

It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world.

Why It Matters

It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world.

Advisory Board

  • Jessica Stong

  • Meryl Wienand

    Marriage & Family Therapist.
    40 Years Pastoring experience

  • Eleanor Parks

    SUSTAINABILITY DIRECTOR