HELPING LEADERS CONNECT, GROW, AND FINISH STRONG
Ministry is hard, but you don't have to walk it alone.
Better Together is a relational network for pastors and church leaders who long for authentic connection and practical support. We create space for leaders to feel seen, known, and strengthened; so they can serve with resilience, lead with purpose, and finish strong. Through intentional relationships and shared experiences, we're building a movement where churches thrive together.

Prayer
We seek God together.
Prayer reminds us that the Church belongs to Jesus and that our greatest strength is found in seeking Him together.
Through We Pray All Day, churches and leaders unite in a shared rhythm of covering our churches, communities, leaders, and one another in prayer.
One Church. Many locations. United in prayer.

Relationships
We don't lead alone.
Ministry is better when we have people beside us who understand the weight, challenges, and opportunities of leadership.
Through Huddles, pastors and ministry leaders connect with others serving in similar roles. These relationships create space for honest conversation, encouragement, shared ideas, collaboration, and friendship.
Not competition. Connection.

Health
Healthy leaders build healthy churches.
We believe the health of a church is deeply connected to the health of its leaders. That means caring for the whole person, not simply helping leaders become better at ministry.
Better Together is committed to investing in the spiritual, emotional, and mental health of leaders throughout our network. This includes access to experienced Pastors, connection with counseling professionals, and resources designed to encourage long-term health and longevity in ministry.
Because healthy ministry starts with healthy leaders.
WHO WE ARE
Born from partnership. Built for unity
Better Together launched in 2014 as a collaborative effort between Pure Heart Church and Palm Valley Church, with a shared vision to unite churches and strengthen leaders across Arizona. What began as a local partnership has grown into a statewide and expanding network that empowers leaders, encourages collaboration, and fuels lasting impact in their churches and communities.
WHAT WE DO
Connection is our method. Community is our model.
We help pastors and church teams find strength in connection—through honest conversations, shared challenges, and spiritual renewal. Whether it’s by-annual gatherings, stategic events, or weekly Pastor Huddles, we provide safe, peer-based spaces for leaders to reflect, recharge, and grow.
From senior pastors to youth, worship, and executive leaders, every Huddle is built on trust—because ministry is better when no one has to pretend and no one has to lead alone.
OUR BOARD MEMBERS
Dan Steffen
Ryan Nuñez
Mark Hendrix
Fernando Orona
Rachel Kekic
Amy St. Louis
Heath Bottomly
Des Wadsworth
Mo Grimm



