Christian formation & ministry support
Minister's Helper
serving those who serve
We offer a membership community for Christian leaders who want to grow with steadiness — not pressure. Cohorts, courses, events, and the support you need to take your next faithful step.
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This isn’t content for consumption—it’s formation for calling.
Through centering, assessment, learning, and community, we help you discern where you are, where God is at work, and what your next faithful step is—so you can live with clarity, courage, and endurance.
Free Resources
Embrace the opportunity to benefit from our resource vault. Years of experience and hundreds of hours, poured into resources that you can use right now.
Courses
Learn at your own pace and grow in community with others through our dedicated online learning hub of one-time courses and member-only community.
Cohorts
Experiences where you journey with the support of a cohort leader and peers in transformational learning.
Events
Live opportunities to engage in content produced or provided by content experts and ministry leaders from Minister's Helper.
Stage 1
Be Centered
Orientation and Focus for the Weary Leader
Step 2: Pick Your Path
8-Week Course + Cohort
New Cohorts Opening May 2026
Step 3: Choose Your Learning Path
Move on to Stage 2
Coming June 2026
" Linda never spoke “at” us or “down to” us. She led with genuine interest and empathy for wherever we were in our faith journey."
Stage 2
Be Grounded
Identity and Doctrine Alignment
Step 2: Pick Your Path
8-Week Course
Coming June 2026
8-Week Course + Cohort
New Cohorts Opening June 2026
Step 3: Choose Your Learning Path
Move on to Stage 3
Coming September 2026
" Linda never spoke “at” us or “down to” us. She led with genuine interest and empathy for wherever we were in our faith journey."
Stage 3
Be Secure
Building Resilience and Clear Boundaries
Step 2: Pick Your Path
8-Week Course
Coming September 2026
8-Week Course + Cohort
New Cohorts Opening September 2026
Step 3: Choose Your Learning Path
Move on to Stage 3
Coming December 2026
" Linda never spoke “at” us or “down to” us. She led with genuine interest and empathy for wherever we were in our faith journey."
Stage 4
Be Love
Outward Practice and Missional Living
Step 2: Pick Your Path
8-Week Course
Coming December 2026
8-Week Course + Cohort
New Cohorts Opening December 2026
Step 3: Choose Your Learning Path
" Linda never spoke “at” us or “down to” us. She led with genuine interest and empathy for wherever we were in our faith journey."
You don’t have to figure out formation alone
Minister’s Helper was created by Rev. Linda Furtado to use her creative gifts to serve individuals, churches, and ministries. The mission is simple: help others write, tell, and live their stories as part of God’s story.
We address the overwhelm of trying to be the “perfect Christian” without a process. Our approach guides people in discipleship and formational learning — emphasizing being “perfect in love” over standard measures of excellence.
What makes this different
✓ Christian-based methods that are theologically practical
✓ Accessible and invitational — no performance pressure
✓ Addresses tough topics while guiding toward holistic, healthy living
✓ Over 16 years of ministry leadership experience
Rev. Linda Furtado
Director & Founder, Minister’s Helper
Writer, designer, coach, and course creator with over 16 years of ministry leadership — using creative gifts to serve the faith community.
What you get as a member
Everything in one place
The Minister’s Helper Community Membership is the hub where cohorts, courses, events, and community come together. One membership — ongoing growth.
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Cohorts & courses
Four 8-week cohort experiences — Be Centered, Be Grounded, Be Secure, Be Love — plus standalone courses. Members get course access as each one launches.
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Member-only events
Workshops, planning sessions, meet-ups, and guided gatherings designed to help you lead with peace instead of scrambling.
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Points-based unlocks
Earn points through meaningful participation. Higher points unlock hidden courses, private channels, and exclusive events.
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Private discussion channels
Prayer, open discussion, and a blog feed — everything in one place so you can stay connected and encouraged.
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Skill-building workshops
Practical sessions like creating church graphics in Canva — tools you can use right away in your ministry.
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Weekly eNewsletter
A simple weekly summary of community activity so you can keep up even when life is full.
Your pathway into the community
Start where you are. Move at a steady pace. Every step leads toward the community membership — where ongoing growth happens.
#1 - Start free
Take the Christian Assessment
A personalized, non-judgmental starting point to understand where you are in your formation journey.
#2 - Go deeper
Read “Jesus, Now What?”
A practical guide to growing spiritually and taking action every day. The foundation for the cohort journey.
#3 - Join a cohort
8-week guided experiences
Be Centered, Be Grounded, Be Secure, Be Love — each anchored by a guiding question designed for transformation without performance pressure.
#4 - Stay connected
Become a member
The community membership is where everything comes together: courses, events, discussion channels, and points-based resource unlocks.
Ready to skip ahead?
You don’t need to complete every step first. Join the community membership whenever you’re ready.
The Book
Jesus, Now What?
Living Your Faith Every Day
A practical guide to growing spiritually and taking action every single day. This book is the foundation of the Minister’s Helper pathway — it helps you move from wondering “what’s next?” to confidently living out your faith with clarity and purpose.
✓ Daily, practical steps for spiritual growth
✓ Invitational approach — no guilt, no performance pressure
✓ The starting point for the membership journey
Have a question?
Whether you’re exploring membership, interested in a cohort, or need ministry support — reach out.
Or book directly: ministershelper.com/booking-calendar
Become a Member
Minister's Helper Community
Our #1 Way of Supporting Lay and Clergy Leaders
100% risk free - 30 day trial offer
What you get each week:
A weekly newsletter with the latest updates from the Minister's Helper community activity.
Topical conversation channels and posts from members
Virtual events and ways to participate live.
Ongoing access to the courses library for resources and learning.
Member-only course opportunities.
Membership Options
"The experience, inspiring"
" Linda never spoke “at” us or “down to” us. She led with genuine interest and empathy for wherever we were in our faith journey." - Sandra Bratton, workshop participant
Free Resources
Sometimes you just need a running start with basic information. We've made our foundational material accessible and free to use. Pick your tool and start today.
Take the free Christian Assessment to discover how aligned you are at life centered in light of in body, mind, spirit, self, and other.
About us
Our reason for existing is to serve those who serve as we envision a world where Christians live with clarity, courage, and endurance.
Our approach to serving leaders
Minister’s Helper is grounded in the belief that faith is formed, not consumed.
We offer tools, language, and shared practices that help people write, tell, and live their stories within God’s story—with intention, humility, and hope.
holistic thinking
We believe: Christian life is holistic, integrating body, mind, spirit, self, and others.
cycles in love
Growth happens in cycles, not straight lines—through replanting, rooting, strengthening, and life-giving practice.
revelation through assessment
Assessment is not judgment, but revelation—a way of naming what is already present and what is being invited.
faithfulness over time
Leadership is not about performance, but faithfulness over time, shaped by prayer, reflection, learning, and community.
with others and for others
No one lives their calling alone. We are formed with others and for others.
embodied, accessible, and sustainable
Spiritual practices must be embodied, accessible, and sustainable, especially for those who carry responsibility for others.
Courses
Learn at your own pace and grow in community with others through our dedicated online learning hub of one-time courses and member-only benefits for our community.
7 Lessons
A self-guided set of 7 lessons intended to walk you through practices that support getting started or restarting healthy ministries.
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Cohorts and Meet-Ups
Find what fits your schedule for any of our 8-week long cohorts, 31-Day Prayer Challenges, or any number of events available to our member community.
The Journey is Better Together
Choose Your Next Opportunity
Effective, affordable cohorts that build on one another to help you follow through with your next steps in ministry.
8-WEEK COHORT
Be Centered
An Online Asynchronous Learning Model
Includes the Course: 7 Steps to Replanting Success and member-only Community Access
8-WEEK COHORT
Be Grounded
Seminar + Course Model
Facilitated to guide you step-by-step into exploring what's possible and leaning into what is meant for you in life and ministry.
8-WEEK COHORT
Be Secure
Webinars + Course Model Alternate between meet-ups and self-guided course materials for peer support and accountability.
8-WEEK COHORT
Be Love
Personalized Intensive + Course
Get one-on-one attention for a personal project alongside your course access.
EVENTS
Experience Minister's Helper in action through live and in person events with resources by our ministry leaders.
Featured Events
Live encounters with resources from our community at Minister's Helper.
Includes Accomodations and Meals
Mission u
June 25 - 27, 2026
Scarritt Bennett Center
We are excited to be part of the Mission u community of leaders and writers and are participating in leading the adult study. Bring your children and youth too as there will be other sessions available by age group and intergenerational experiences.
Book Per Person or As A Group
Workshop: Be One of The Five
Dates and Times Vary
In Person and Online Opportunitites
This workshop helps bring the book Be One of The Five to life with guided discussions, prayers, and meditations for each of the 5 topics. We will also support you and train you to lead this workshop in your own in local church or ministry context with additional guidance not found in the book.
Membership Rates
Rate Change Dates
As new content is added for community members, new member pricing increases on the schedule below. Join now to get grandfathered in at the current rate.
Starting
General community events and resources
May 31
Be Centered course added
August 31
Be Grounded course added
October 31
Be Secure course added
December 31
Be Love course added
Course vs. Cohort Pricing
Compare each tier side by side to see the difference between the standalone 8-week course experience and the guided 8-week cohort option.
(8-Week Experience)
(Guided & Interactive)
Be Centered
Be Grounded
Be Secure
Be Love
Testimonials
"I’d highly recommend it"
"I have had the privilege of taking the 31 Day Prayer Challenge with Pastor Linda three different times so far, and I am looking forward to the next one."
Risa Wheat
"The experience, inspiring"
" Linda never spoke “at” us or “down to” us. She led with genuine interest and empathy for wherever we were in our faith journey."
Sandra Bratten
"creative and visionary leadership"
"I enjoyed participating in the 31 Day Prayer Challenge with colleagues from the UMC Metro District. Rev. Furtado’s creative and visionary leadership is a blessing!"
Morgan Stafford
