| 501(c)(3) | EIN 84-3860693 | Hosts ~25 ministry families/year | Confidential counseling + coaching | DAF / Stock / Real Estate / RMD gifts accepted
When a Pastor Burns Out,
the Whole Church Feels It.
When ministry families grow exhausted or discouraged,
the impact can ripple through the entire community.
What Restoration House Provides
A Place to Exhale
A home along 30A, beautiful beaches, & space to rest as a family.
Counsel & Care
Christian counseling, coaching, prayer, & encouragement.
Return
Rested
Families go home rested, relaxed, & ready to serve.
For Donors and Partners
Your giving underwrites retreats, counseling and practical support for ministry families. We accept charitable gifts from donor-advised funds, retirement accounts, stock transfers, real estate or property, and designated bequests from wills/trusts.
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Give Rest & Renewal
to a Pastor’s Family
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$600 - Sponsor a week for a ministry family
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$3,000 - 7,500+ - Underwrite retreats & counseling
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Strategic Gifts - DAFs, RMDs, stock, real estate, vehicles, legacy giving
For Pastors, Missionaries,
& Ministry Families
If you’re in ministry and in need of a getaway, we would love to host you. Restoration House on Florida’s 30A offers space to rest, hear from the Lord, and reconnect with your loved ones.
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Private home near the beach
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Space for your marriage, kids, and prayer
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Optional counseling & coaching with reduced rates for ministry families
Meet Phil & Lou Walleck
Phil & Lou Walleck are the founders of Restoration House and Hope Counseling, serving pastors, families, and leaders from across the U.S.
Their ministry blends biblical conviction and clinical experience driven by a call to shepherd families in leadership.
Together they offer pastors, families, and leaders across the U.S. a trusted place for rest, counsel, and Christ-centered care.
Stories of
Rest & Renewal
Ministry families describe Restoration House as “a deep exhale,” “the first truly refreshing week since our honeymoon,” and “a quiet invitation to rest, to breathe, to remember what matters.”
We were able to spend some much-needed time together at Restoration House. The space was quiet, comfortable, and absolutely amazing... Thank you for this ministry.
Michael & Kathryn, Florida
Our 'holiday at the sea' was extraordinary... The whole week was a gift from God.
Tim, Georgia
We liked riding bikes on the trail in the neighborhood and walking around Seaside. We also liked paddle boarding on Eastern Lake and on the Gulf.
Our Teenage Guests
We loved that we were able to enjoy warm sunny days at the beach in November... The Restoration House was a huge blessing and gift to our family!
Erin & Eric, Washington
More From
Our Ministry Families
Josh & Leslie, Louisiana
The name says it all.... Restoration House. It was a place for our family to find quiet moments alone with God and with each other and to truly restore our souls for even just a few days. We went during the off season, in the winter and were still able to enjoy the beach, the pools, the trails and the quiet breeze of the Gulf. The house was more than enough for our family of 6. We just couldn't ask for more kind hosts to offer such a gift to us as a pastoral family. Phil & Lou seek the Lord with all their hearts and in turn are some of the most generous servants you may ever meet. "He restores my soul; He leads me in the paths of righteousness for His name's sake" Psalms 23:3
David & Abby, Virginia
The Restoration House was an incredible gift to us! The days felt long, and my wife and I enjoyed long hours of conversation that are hard to come by with the demands of kids and ministry. Please take the time to visit the Restoration House. Your soul, family, and ministry will be better for it!
Johnny & Kathy, Louisiana
We had a great time away from the demands and busy-ness of ministry, thanks to the opportunity to stay at Restoration House for a few days. Thank you for allowing us the chance to get away. It was time well-spent and a sweet time of refreshing. If you are able to make it to Restoration House, you won’t be disappointed.