Welcome to Pathways to Grace Ministries

A Christian Nonprofit Organization dedicated to increasing access to

Therapy and Christian Spiritual Direction through financial assistance.

A Message from Heather Gerhart, Founder and Executive Director

Hi There! I am delighted to introduce you to PTGM! Below you can read more about who we are, what we are doing, and why we are doing it. We are currently in the development process, building relationship with the community, networking with providers, and working towards raising the necessary funds to officially open Pathways to Grace. It is my personal hope that you leave this site feeling inspired and wondering how YOU can be a part of this wonderful ministry.

Providing Pathways to Help, Hope, and Healing

Our Mission

Together, and with community support, we strive to provide short term financial assistance to people seeking Therapy and/or Spiritual Direction. This will be funded by the generous donations of people who believe in who we are, what we are doing, and the vision at large.

Our Vision

We envision a community where no one faces hardship, and the journey toward healing, alone. A community where pathways to mental health, spiritual support, and faith-based resources are open and accessible to all.

Our Why

We believe that with the right support people overcome adversity, heal, grow, and in turn, impact the community in positive ways. However, there are many barriers that keep people from receiving the quality care necessary to break out of challenging life circumstance that keep them stuck. We desire to become a trusted resource in the community for providing pathways through those barriers.

Services

We are in the process of building a network of providers in the following areas and hope to expand, adding more services as we grow and further develop the ministry. We look for providers who are licensed, have certifications in trauma (or are working towards that), and share the heart behind our ministry. That is, a heart for serving the church and the community through therapeutic relationship and healing work.

Therapy

Therapy sessions are designed to address specific concerns and provide support to those navigating challenging life circumstances. Through a collaborative and nurturing approach, our providers aim to empower individuals to overcome obstacles and live a fulfilling life.

Yoga Therapy

Yoga therapy can be used alone or in combination with psychotherapy to treat a variety of mental and physical conditions. The providers in our network offer a Christ-centered approach to yoga therapy that uses postures and breathing to enhance meditation, worship, and healing.

Christian Spiritual Direction

Spiritual direction involves meeting with a trained, caring listener who can help you explore your life with God. It offers a chance to focus on deepening and strengthening your relationship with God, and on understanding how that relationship influences the rest of your decisions and actions.

About the Founders

Heather Gerhart, RN, LMFT is the founder of PTGM. She has been providing therapy for individuals, couples, and families in private practice since 2021. She has a Level Two Certification in trauma (CCTP-II) and is currently working towards certification in EMDR. She uses a blend of modalities to treat complex individual and relational struggles. Her compassionate approach and professional guidance have helped numerous people on their journey towards healing and personal growth. With a 17 year career in Nursing prior to obtaining her LMFT, she brings added knowledge and understanding to complex medical issues and how they impact individuals and families.

Mike Wenger, LMFT, Ordained Minister, is the co-founder of PTGM. He is deeply commited to helping and guiding individuals, couples, and families toward healing, restoration, and wholeness. He enjoys walking alongside people with diverse backgrounds and is able to offer Christian faith-based therapy when desired. Mike draws from a variety of theoretical frameworks and is certified in EMDR. He works with clients navigating relationship challenges, family dynamics, and personal struggles such as anxiety, depression, and trauma. He is known for his warmth, kindness, wisdom, and unwavering dedication to the clients he serves.

It's not a matter of if,
it's a matter of when...

We are not officially accepting donations until we have our 501(c)(3) designation with the IRS. However, we fully anticipate the process being complete in the next couple of months and we continue to prayerfully move ahead with the development of PTGM. We are accepting pledges from people who are excited about this ministry and ready to give when our designation comes through. If you would like to make a pledge, please fill out the form below.

Donate

Want to know how your donation is being used? Consider donating to a specific fund within the ministry.

General Fund- These donations can be used for operations, services, retreats, or provider events

Services Fund- These donations goes directly towards lifting the financial burden of therapy and wellness services to people in need.

Operations- These donations help support the operating costs of the organization.

Providers- Our providers work hard to be there for others. We want to periodically host events that will support and encourage our providers, pouring into them so they can continue to be there for the people they serve.

We would love to hear from you! If you love what we are all about, are interested in partnering with us, or simply have some questions, don't hesitate to fill out a form and we will be in touch.