Greetings!

It is hard to believe we are approaching the end of another year! The cooler weather is always a welcome respite, and I hope the coming holidays bring you opportunities for rest and refreshment. I also recognize that this season can be difficult for many people. If that is true for you, my prayer is that you will experience God's sustaining grace and find moments of peace and encouragement along the way.

This year brought some changes to my role at Daymark. While I stepped away from serving as operational director, I continued to work part-time, providing counseling, working with our board of directors, participating in staff meetings, and overseeing our finances. It is a privilege to remain involved in a ministry that means so much to me.

As you may know, Daymark is a nonprofit Christian counseling ministry that depends on God's provision through the generosity of friends like you. Your gifts help make it possible for individuals, couples, and families to receive Christ-centered counseling, including those who might otherwise be unable to afford it. Each of our counselors raises a portion of their own financial support, and gifts we receive at year-end sustain our ministry through the coming year.

Because my full-time income now comes from Beeson Divinity School, Daymark no longer carries the same level of financial responsibility for my salary. Nevertheless, I am seeking approximately $15,000 in year-end gifts and new monthly commitments to support my continued part-time leadership and counseling work in 2027. 

Would you prayerfully consider making a year-end gift or beginning a monthly commitment? Whether large or small, your generosity is a meaningful partnership in helping people navigate life's difficulties and experience the hope and healing grace of Christ. 

To make a tax-deductible gift, simply click the "Donate Now" button below or mail a check to our P.O. Box. You can also arrange monthly giving through our website. If you prefer to give directly through your bank rather than by credit card, instructions are available on our donation page. You may also contact Katy, our office administrator, at admin@daymarkcounseling.com for assistance.

I continue to find great joy in counseling and teaching. Thank you for the many ways you have encouraged and supported this ministry over the years. I am deeply grateful. 

May the coming year bring you an abundance of God's grace, peace, and joy!

Gordon Bals
Director, Daymark Pastoral Counseling