Growing together in the grace of Christ

Thank you for considering how I might serve your church or ministry. I love opening God’s Word with his people and exploring how the grace of Jesus meets us in the joys, struggles, and relationships of everyday life.

I preach, teach, and train on caring for the hurting, marriage and family, church hurt, and responding wisely to abuse, and I help churches build and strengthen counseling ministries.

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Timothy St. John, MDiv, ThM

Counseling pastor at Lighthouse Community Church in Torrance, California, and author of After Church Hurt and Uncovering Domestic Abuse. Through counseling, teaching, and training, he helps churches grow in gospel-centered care. He serves on the Biblical Counseling Coalition council board and the SOLA Network editorial board.

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Speaking request

Share a little about your people and what you hope this time will accomplish. “Not sure yet” is always welcome when plans are still taking shape.

You & your church

Your name Email address Church or organization Your role

Your gathering

What are you planning? Proposed date(s)Or “Dates not set.” Note if they’re flexible. Where we’ll meetCity and state, or online with your time zone. Time available Optionale.g. 45 minutes on Sunday, two sessions Saturday

Who will be attending?Your audience and roughly how many. “Not sure yet” is fine. What would you most like your people to understand or grow in?A few sentences about the hope or need behind your invitation.

Honorarium & hospitality

I do not want cost to keep us from having a conversation. If your budget is limited, please share what is workable for you.

Planned honorariumAn amount, a range, “We need flexibility,” or “Not yet decided.” Help with travel, lodging, and meals? OptionalFor in-person events.

Suggested ranges

These are planning guides, not barriers. I’m glad to consider a reduced honorarium or another format as my availability allows.

Suggested honorarium in US dollars
Online talk or training 60–75 minutes, with questions	$350–600
Local sermon or workshop One session	$600–1,000
Traveling conference talk or workshop One session	$1,000–1,500
Half-day training Two sessions	$1,500–2,250
Full-day training Three sessions	$2,250–3,250
Weekend retreat or conference Three to four sessions	$3,000–4,000
Academic intensive or custom curriculum	Let’s discuss

Travel, lodging, meals, and local transportation are discussed separately. We’ll agree on the scope and arrangements together before making plans.

A few more details Optional

Event name Church or organization website Phone number

Who is helping make the invitation?If someone else will make the final decision, their name and role.

Time for questions, discussion, or practice? Questions and answers Group discussion Practical exercises Not sure yet

Public or private? Record, livestream, or share afterward?

Anything else that would help me serve you well?Ministry context, recording plans, language or interpretation needs, accessibility, deadlines, or available audio/visual equipment.

Ministry consultation

It is a joy to help churches consider how the care of Christ can become part of everyday ministry. Whether you are beginning a counseling ministry, strengthening an existing team, or working through a particular question, I’d welcome the opportunity to hear about your church.

Consultations usually run 60–90 minutes. The suggested honorarium is $200–350, and flexibility is always welcome.

Please describe the ministry question without names, case files, or confidential counseling details. This form is not monitored for emergencies and does not establish a counseling relationship. If someone is in danger, call 911. The National Domestic Violence Hotline is 1-800-799-7233 (text START to 88788), and the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is available any time.

Your ministry

Your name Email address Church or ministry Your role Location and time zone Where your ministry is now

Where would you like help? Culture of care Counselor training Supervision and counselor care Intake and referral Ministry standards and structures Abuse-response practices Marriage care Other

The main question or change you’d like help withA brief description of your ministry’s needs. No names or case details, please.

A few more details Optional

Website Who would join the conversation?

What have you already tried? Your team and pastoral oversightApproximate team size and a brief description.

Timing and format Dates or deadlines Budget in mind Best way to reply

Topics I’ve taught on

A sampling of messages and trainings I’ve brought to churches, not a complete list. Each can be shaped for your people, and if you have another theme in mind, I’d be glad to talk about it.

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Good to know

Can we ask for a topic that isn’t listed?

Yes. Tell me about your church and the theme you have in mind. I’ll let you know whether I have material that could serve you and what preparation would be possible.

Can we plan a retreat or a series of messages?

Absolutely. We can choose messages that belong together and leave room for conversation, prayer, and practical application.

Do you offer online teaching?

Online and in-person gatherings are both possible, depending on availability and the needs of your group.

What if our budget is limited?

Please reach out. I do not want cost to prevent a conversation about serving your church. Share what is workable, and we can consider the possibilities together. Suggested ranges are beside the honorarium question in the request form.

May we record or livestream the teaching?

Please include that request when you reach out. We’ll discuss permission and how the recording may be shared, including whether any discussion should remain private.

Can we receive a bio, photo, or information about books?

Yes. Once the event is confirmed, we can coordinate a speaker bio, photo, and any book or publicity needs.

Are these forms for personal counseling?

These forms are for speaking invitations and church or ministry consultation. Please do not include personal counseling histories or confidential information.

If you are looking for counseling for yourself or someone you love, these ministries offer Christ-centered counseling: Fieldstone Counseling, Anchored Virtual (online), and Gospel Care Collective.

If you or someone else is in danger, call 911. The National Domestic Violence Hotline is available at 1-800-799-7233 (or text START to 88788), and the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is available any time by call or text.