Micheal Felker here. I hope that you are doing well and that this letter finds you and your family in a great season of life.

Over the past two years, Kicking at the Darkness has connected with and made a difference in the lives of pastors and ministry teams across the nation, extending its impact even to missionaries in East Africa. Although there was a setback during my recovery from heart surgery, we are now at a point where we sense God opening doors and urging me to move forward with renewed vigor. 

Kicking at the Darkness is not just a ministry; it’s a movement set on empowering pastors and church leaders with a sense of hope, clarity, and strength in every area of their lives so that they may personally and professionally thrive.

Ministry isn’t just a 9-to-5 gig. It’s a 24/7 calling that often comes with a variety of unique challenges. By providing events, programs, and resources tailor-made to equip leaders to develop resilience, increase spiritual renewal, and stay engaged in ministry longer, Kicking at the Darkness wants to become a beacon of light to provide support that impacts leaders, their families, and churches across the world.

Now, here’s where you come in – we can’t do this solo. We need people like you, who believe in making a real impact. Your support could be the game-changer that takes our vision and turns it into a reality.

Any support that you provide will become the fuel behind initiatives like monthly Lunch & Learns, coaching sessions, and developing resources to help individual pastors and church teams live and lead well. Imagine the ripple effect of your contribution – empowering leaders to stand strong, no matter what comes their way.

Here are a few ways you can directly support my family and this ministry:

1. PRAYERS FOR THE WORK – Please pray for this ministry. Pray that church leaders who are discourage may be encouraged. Pray that ministers who are facing challenges can discover ways to overcome and thrive. Pray that churches will prioritizing caring for those who serve on their staff. Pray for this work. Pray for this ministry. Pray for me. Pray for my family.
2. SPREAD THE WORD – If you know a church leader who could use some soul care and ministry coaching, please connect us. If you know of a church that is looking for someone to help them navigate through a season of revitalization or transition, share with them my contact information. If you know of an organization that could benefit from team building or leadership development training, I’m uniquely gifted and have resources to help. If you know someone who is looking for ways to pour into pastors and provide resources, please send them my way. 
3. FUEL FOR THE FIRE – A financial gift of any amount – one time or recurrent – will be more than just a donation; it’s will be an investment in the future of leaders who shape the spiritual landscape for years to come.

If you are moved by our mission and inclined to support us, please visit kickingatthedarkness.com/partner-with-katd for more information on how to contribute or contact us directly. Your commitment to this cause will make a lasting impact on the men and women who dedicate themselves to guiding and uplifting others in the name of Jesus.

From the bottom of my heart, thank you for considering this. Let us be the ones who bring hope, clarity, and strength to those who bring it to others each and every day!