Heart & Mind Pastor's Circle

You Were Never Meant to Lead Alone

A Monthly Community for Pastors Who Take Mental Health Seriously

Founding member rate: $47/month — locked permanently when you join during launch.

The Loneliest Job in the Church

Most pastors carry more than their congregation will ever know. You counsel others through crisis — but who counsels you? You preach about peace — while anxiety keeps you up at night. You hold space for everyone else's pain — and quietly wonder if anyone is holding space for yours.

The Heart & Mind Pastor's Circle is a monthly membership community built specifically for pastors, chaplains, and church leaders who are ready to stop leading on empty. This isn't another conference or content library. It's a small, trusted circle where you can be honest, get equipped, and be reminded that you're not alone.

Led by Tony Portell — a pastor of 40+ years, fire department chaplain, crisis responder, and bestselling author — this group integrates faith and neuroscience so you can lead from a place of health, not just habit.

What's Included

Everything you need to lead with clarity and stay healthy doing it.

📅 Monthly Live Zoom Call

A 90-minute guided session with Tony covering that month's topic — teaching, Q&A, and real conversation. Recorded for members who can't attend live.

💬 Private Community

A confidential online space where pastors can share honestly, ask questions, and support one another between calls.

📄 Monthly Resource

A downloadable guide, worksheet, or tool tied to each month's theme — designed for personal use and adaptable for your ministry.

🔓 Early Access

Be the first to access new books, courses, sermon kits, and resources from Tony before they're released publicly.

🎯 Direct Access to Tony

Ask questions, get feedback, and receive personal guidance from someone who understands the weight of pastoral ministry firsthand.

🤝 Private 1:1 Sessions

Members receive access to private one-on-one sessions with Tony at exclusive member-only rates.

12-Month Curriculum

Each month builds on the last — but every session stands on its own. Join anytime.

Month 1:Why Pastors Get Stuck — The 4-I Framework Overview

Month 2: Insignificance — The Wound Behind False Humility

Month 3: "Isolation — Why Ministry Is the Loneliest Profession

Month 4: Independence — The High Achiever's Hidden Trap

Month 5: Integration — What Healed Leadership Actually Looks Like

Month 6: Your Brain on Burnout — Neuroscience for Pastors

Month 7: Building a Mentally Healthy Congregation

Month 8: The Pastor-Counselor Partnership

Month 9: Trauma in the Pews — What Pastors Need to Know

Month 10: Preaching Mental Health — Language That Opens Doors

Month 11: Crisis Response in Your Church

Month 12: Integration Review + Year 2 Preview

Who This Is For

✅ Senior pastors carrying the weight of their congregation's mental health needs
✅ Associate and youth pastors who want to lead with greater emotional intelligence
✅ Chaplains navigating trauma, grief, and crisis on a regular basis
✅ Church planters building healthy culture from the ground up
✅ Ministry leaders who feel isolated and need a trusted peer community
✅ Pastors who believe faith and science belong together — not in opposition
✅ Leaders who are tired of being told to "just pray more" when they're struggling

About Tony

Tony Portell is the Lead Pastor of Vineyard Life Church (Indianapolis & Plainfield, IN), Chaplain for the Indianapolis Fire Department, and a crisis responder deployed with the State of Indiana, FEMA, and the Red Cross. He holds graduate degrees in Counseling and Biblical Studies and has spent 40+ years walking alongside people through their darkest moments. His bestselling book No Longer Stuck has helped thousands understand why they feel stuck — and how God designed their brain to heal.

"I'm not teaching from a textbook. I'm teaching from 40 years in the trenches with people experiencing their darkest moments."

— Tony Portell

Frequently Asked Questions

How often does the group meet?

The Pastor's Circle meets once a month via live Zoom call — typically 90 minutes. All calls are recorded and available in the private community if you can't attend live.

What if I miss a call?

Every call is recorded and posted within 24 hours. You'll also have access to the monthly resource and the private community discussion, so you won't miss a thing.

How large is the group?

We're keeping the founding group intentionally small — this is a circle, not an audience. Expect an intimate group where everyone is known and heard.

How much does it cost?

Founding members lock in $47/month permanently. After the launch period, the standard rate will be $67/month. An annual option is also available at $497/year (saving over $67).

Is there a contract or commitment?

No long-term contract. You can cancel anytime. We also offer a 7-day money-back guarantee so you can try it risk-free.

When does it start?

The founding cohort launches soon. Reserve your spot now to lock in the founding rate and be part of the first group.

How does this connect to No Longer Stuck or the Church Kit?

The Pastor's Circle is a standalone community. However, members get early access to all new resources — including the No Longer Stuck Course, Church Kits, and upcoming books — often before they're available publicly.

Can I book individual sessions with Tony?

Yes. Members of the Pastor's Circle have access to private 1:1 sessions with Tony at exclusive member-only rates.

How do I get in touch with questions?

Email Tony directly at tony@nolongerstuck.org — he reads every message personally.

You Don't Have to Keep Leading Alone

The Heart & Mind Pastor's Circle is opening to founding members now. Lock in your rate, join a trusted community, and start leading from a place of health — not just habit. Click below to reserve your founding member spot and schedule a brief welcome call with Tony.

Founding member rate: $47/month — locked permanently when you join during the launch period.
Standard rate after launch: $67/month.