Inspiring Churches

A Note to Pastors

You probably didn’t get into ministry to manage budgets, sort through bylaws, or troubleshoot payroll software.

But here you are—juggling sermons, staff, spreadsheets, and soul care. It’s a lot. And no one taught us this part in seminary.

I know, because I’ve walked with pastors for years. Some are lifelong friends. Others are clients who became friends. A few have let me sit with them in their hardest seasons—through burnout, betrayal, even boardroom chaos. They’ve inspired me more than I’ve helped them.

At ICNU, I prefer to step into the background.

I’m not here to sell you a system. I’m not trying to be your XP or CFO. I’m here to be a trusted sounding board—a problem-solving partner, a strategic guide, and, when needed, an interpreter who speaks both “church” and “reality.”

Sometimes that means helping you clean up the books. Sometimes it’s clarifying roles, hiring well, navigating governance issues, or coaching you through a hard conversation. Other times it’s just hopping on a call to help you think out loud and not feel crazy. (Spoiler alert: you’re not.)

I’ve spent most of my adult life walking alongside pastors—not as their vendor, not as their counselor, but as a friend. Some have invited me into board meetings. Others have called me after resigning in tears. I’ve seen the spreadsheets and the scars. I’ve learned how to listen between the lines—and name what’s often hard to say out loud.

If you’re shouldering more than you can sustain—or just need someone who truly “gets it”—I’d be honored to walk with you.

—Delton, Co-Founder, ICNU—Inspiring Churches to New Understanding