RESTORING THE PASSION AND JOY OF THE CALL
OUR PURPOSE
Our purpose is to encourage small church leaders as they reset the JOY of their ministry calling.
OUR VISION
Our vision is to reset the joy and passion God has intended for servants in the ministry.
OUR MISSION
To encourage leaders of small churches and/or ministries to reset the joy in their ministry calling. We purpose to instill confidence in leaders who may sometimes doubt their ministry effectiveness by restoring the passion and joy of The Call.
OUR SERVICES
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Marriage and Family
We can provide marriage and family teaching for you, your staff, or your church community in order to bring lift to this area of your church demographic.
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Ministry Mentorship and Personal Calling Development
If you know that you have been called to ministry, but ministry itself has become more of a burden than a blessing - we want to help! We know that God's yoke is easy and his burden is light (Matthew 11:30). Let us mentor you back to where you can find joy in ministry again!
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Leadership Training
Based on strong self-assessment questions and our experience, we can provide personal coaching for you and your staff (as individuals or as a group.)
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24-Hour Reset Retreat
We invite 12-15 small-church pastoral couples for a FREE all-expenses paid overnight retreat (4pm on Friday to 4pm on Saturday) at various hotels/resorts in several states. Let us spoil and encourage you so you return to your church strengthened and RESET!
OUR FOUNDERS
Gary and Gail Marten married in 1985 in a small town in Central Illinois and currently live in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma. After some rocky experiences in ministry, followed by restoration, God allowed this upstanding couple to step down from full-time ministry and return to Oklahoma. After two decades in full-time ministry in Illinois, they each settled into successful careers in Tulsa. As they approach retirement age, both feel called to invest their retirement years into the kingdom. Their purpose is to encourage those in ministry of small churches and organizations as they guide others toward a RESET of the JOY in their ministry calling.
REVIEWS
A Word from
Senior Pastors Ron & Kelly Woods
The Assembly, Broken Arrow, Oklahoma
Kelly and I are so excited to introduce to you our friends and co-laborers in Christ, Gary and Gail Marten. It has been our honor to be their pastors for the last 12 years and we can say without hesitation, they are one of the most genuine, dynamic couples we have ever known. Their passionate love for Jesus and His Church fuels their vision and devotion. They’ve built their house—three adult daughters and their families— on the Rock and the fruit of their commitment to God’s Word and their covenant with each other is the greatest joy and testimony of their lives! Gary serves on the Board of Deacons of The Assembly at Broken Arrow and he and Gail have taught various topics in group life, including Healthy Marriages and Joy in Parenting. They pour into couples and families and freely share what they’ve learned and implemented in a way that always has tremendous impact! Having served on pastoral teams, they have a unique vantage point of ministry in both leadership and laity and carry a God-given passion to minister to those who minister. Kelly and I are filled with faith and expectancy for how God will use them to refresh, inspire and encourage you!
Pastor Brian and Lesley King
First Baptist Church/Illinois
Gary and Gail Marten with Reset Joy will be the balm of refreshment you’ve been praying and seeking God for! Allow Gary and Gail to partner with you to reclaim the joy that has been hidden behind all the demands, pressures, and challenges a pastor experiences—all of which Gary and Gail know first-hand. They have a heart filled with passion, love, knowledge, and experience to assist and collaborate with you to find the keys and renew your mindset in order to reclaim and refresh the calling and purpose within your ministry.
CONTACT US
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LOOKING TO TAKE YOUR NEXT STEPS?
If you’re interested in the next steps of having Reset Joy come alongside you in your ministry, start by taking our free self assessment and Gary and Gail will follow up with you for a 15-20 minute one-on-one to discuss the best steps for you!