Meeting people where they are…

What if the answers to all of life’s problems could be found at the bottom of your next brew?

Whether it's beer or coffee, we can vouch for the quality of drinks handcrafted by our friends in local breweries, pubs, and coffee shops. But those elusive answers? We haven't found them at the bottom of a brew. We've looked, trust us. What you truly need when you're feeling drained isn't the next drink—it's a clear path forward. We understand, because just like you - BrewPastors have faced tough times. Life can be incredibly challenging!

BrewPastors are simply people who love God, love people, and enjoy having conversations over a good brew. We'll meet you where you are—physically, emotionally, and spiritually. We've all been through our share of 'stuff' and had someone there for us. Now, BrewPastors are simply stepping up to offer that same encouragement to you. If you're open to it, we'll join you on your journey and walk with you down whatever path you find yourself on at the moment.

Whatever burden you're carrying—be it illness, loss, separation, or unemployment—we're here for you. When you're weary, frustrated, confused, sad, or simply feel a void in your life—we're here for you. When you doubt your own strength—we're here for you. In fact, we’ve probably been through something similar and somehow made it to the other side. We’re here to tell you you can make it too!

If a listening ear and a bit of encouragement over a brew sounds like just what you need—you've found the right place.

It's really pretty simple: We meet people where they are. We love God, love people, and enjoy having conversations over a good brew.  Does this sound like you?

BrewPastors are no-judgment listeners. Some are pastors by occupation, but most are just ordinary people who love Jesus. They are simply available, capable, and willing to serve people going through hard times. They meet up at local breweries, pubs, and coffee shops —or online— to share a brew, listen to stories, make a friend and do life together.

We've all been through some stuff—right? Now it’s your turn to help others navigate those same issues. If you prefer to keep things simple, have a natural curiosity about others, are willing to share & talk about your own life experiences and are willing to give some of your time to serve others—we should definitely talk!

The ask is simple: Love on your local community. Join the growing BrewPastors Community and start getting to know the patrons, staff, and owners of your local brewhouses. I promise you, they are amazing people!

You've been here for us; we're here for you.

We’ve enjoyed your craft drinks, the amazing atmosphere, and meeting up with friends and family at your place. We know owning a business can be challenging. And yet one of the things we admire most about you is your remarkable resilience and how you continue to give back to the surrounding community. You care deeply about making a difference, and it shows. We admire what you’ve done and simply want to give back—to be an encouragement—to you, your staff, and maybe even a few patrons when the storms of life hit.

If we haven’t met yet we’d sure like to! If you’re not listed on our website and would like to have your place added - please just let us know and we can discuss getting that set-up. Our network of BrewPastors continues to grow across the US and we’re always looking for great local establishments where we can encourage the people from the local community to pull up a chair, grab their favorite beverage, and safely share what’s troubling their hearts.

Quite simply: we’re here for you, those you employ, those you serve, and those who will one day visit your place. We’ll be lifting prayers on your behalf and asking the Lord above to bless you, your business and all those who will pull up a chair for much needed conversation.

The church isn’t a place we go to. It’s who we are.

We launched BrewPastors in 2020 - right in the middle of the pandemic. Remember when it felt like the world stopped? Seemingly everything for a while was cancelled —even church as we knew it. Parking lots were empty, Sunday services moved online and people were stuck in their homes a lot of the time.

We’re on the other side of that now. Thank God. But, that moment in time was a wake up call for Jesus followers everywhere. Church doesn’t just happen in a specific building on Sunday morning between 9-11am. It happens 24/7, 365 days a year as we allow God to live through us—no matter where we are. BrewPastors is a part of the catalytic shift from “going to church” to “being the church."

We have many friends who lead & pastor inside local churches. We cheer them on and still believe there’s significant value in this expression of church. But - it’s not the only form the church can take. God is not limited to one particular method to fulfill His mission. As we explore new micro-expressions of the church and return to some time-tested ancient ways of making disciples we need new wineskins (Mark 2:22). We believe BrewPastors is one of many new wineskins handcrafted to accommodate fresh expressions of worship, community, and mission.

Most of the Pastors we know are already pretty busy! But, who do you know that enjoys a good brew, feels called to meet people where they are, listen to them, encourage them, pray with them and help them tap into faith as they move forward on their journey?