How one family’s pain became a source of help for the hurting.
Our Mission.
Striving to bear one another’s burdens, Pastors’ Hope Network provides loving, comprehensive support for displaced or terminated pastors as they seek God’s healing and direction.
Our Vision.
A collaborative network of churches, nonprofits, businesses, and counseling services that provides comprehensive support for displaced or terminated pastors and their families.
Watch: The Harrison family’s journey from hurting to healing.

How Pastors’ Hope Network Began
Deanna Harrison, Executive Director of PHN, and her husband, Scott, have been in ministry for 45 years and are survivors of a coup that led to Scott’s forced termination. Deanna founded Pastors’ Hope Network to provide help & hope to pastors (and their families) who have been fired or forced to resign.
The Pastors’ Hope Network Team
Meet the Pastors’ Hope Network team.
Deanna Harrison
Executive Director
Dave Higle
Director of Pastoral Care
Partner Organizations
Doug VanderLaan, LPC (MI)
Advisory Board
Marilyn Abegg-Glass
- Philanthropic Counsel
Dr. David Dykes
- Retired Senior Pastor, Green Acres Baptist Church
Rocky Gill
Nancy Lamar
- VP of Community Relations, The Hospice of East Texas
Fred Smith
- Founder, The Gathering
Board of Directors
Jason Atchley
- Senior Pastor, Hunter’s Glen Baptist Church
Tim Connor
- Consultant, Mission Advancement
David Eger
Kay Latta
- Secretary/Treasurer CPA, Officer/Shareholder, Henry & Peters Certified Public Accountants
Eric Willis
- Founder and Executive Director, Reclaim Leadership
Ivette Zavarce
- Director of Outreach and On-Air Host, Encouragement Media Group