Carry One Another's Burdens

Galatians 6 is the heart of our name and the heartbeat of our work.

Ministry is beautiful. It’s also brutal.

Pastors and their families are carrying more than ever, often without anyone walking alongside them.

We’re a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit with a Gold rating from Candid, and every part of our work centers on one thing: supporting resilient Christian leaders.

Help Us Care for Pastors

Our Mission And Approach

Mission

Church leaders and their families are often overwhelmed by the relentless demands of ministry. G6 Allies exists to be the team in their corner, offering care, coaching, and encouragement that help them grow in every area of life. Our mission is to support the whole leader, not just the public role. We want to see pastors lead with integrity, stay emotionally and spiritually healthy, and set an example of authentic and resilient leadership for their churches.

Approach

Our support is personal, not programmatic. We walk alongside ministry leaders by offering one-on-one coaching, care for pastoral spouses, leadership development tools, and a network of encouragement. Whether someone needs a safe place to process, a strategy to move forward, or simply a voice that understands, we’re here to be their ally in every season of ministry.

Meet Our Team

Michael Shafer, PhD

Founder & Executive Director

Creator of Stocks for Pastors

Michael brings over 25 years of pastoral leadership and a passion for equipping leaders with practical, spiritual, and financial resilience.

Ian Dunaway

Director of Ministry Development

Creator of Shaping Student Ministry

Ian helps church teams grow with purpose through coaching, communication tools, and youth-focused leadership strategies.

Whitney Shafer

Co-Founder

Creator of Vibrant

Whitney is a certified mental health coach who serve pastors’ wives and women in ministry with wisdom and empathy, rooted in gospel-centered identity.

What Makes G6 Coaching Different?

We don’t just talk leadership. We walk with you through it. Our coaching is designed to help you grow with clarity, confidence, and a clear plan for action.

Here's is what your gift makes possible:

Book-Based Insights, Real-World Impact

We use powerful ideas from bestselling books to spark meaningful conversation. Each session is supported by short, practical video summaries so you can grasp the big ideas quickly and start applying them right away.

A Coaching Team Built for You

No one-size-fits-all advice here. Choose from a team of experienced coaches, each with their own area of expertise, from team building to personal resilience, so you get the right voice for your season.

Your 100-Day Growth Plan

From day one, we work with you to build a clear 100-day roadmap with goals, action steps, and built-in accountability. Big change doesn’t happen by accident. It happens on purpose.