A New Day, A Fresh Start

      Johnna is an ordained minister with the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). She served

as a Children’s Minister and as a Pastoral Leader for several congregations. As part of her

ministry she offered leadership in the community, pastoral counseling to individuals, couples,

and to those incarcerated. Prior to her ministry, Johnna practiced social work in West Virginia, where she is still licensed. She worked with at-risk youth and was the director of an agency for eight counties offering crisis intervention and grassroots organizing for the empowerment of those struggling to find stability and security for themselves and their families.

      It is a passion for Johnna to serve anyone placed in her path. Her family

refers to her calling as her “Armchair Ministry.“ Johnna makes a home with her husband of, currently, 31 years. With her husband as CFO/Treasurer and their 23-year-old son as Co-Media and Technical Support Specialist, Johnna serves as the CEO/Executive Director of The Well-Watered Soul as well as continuing her work as a mental health advocate.

      Nick has a BBA from Ohio University and has spent many years in the healthcare

industry on the business side. During that time, he and his wife, Johnna, owned a

healthcare IT consulting agency. Since then he has been in the food service industry

and currently manages a restaurant.

      Nick has spent most of his adult life participating in community service, from

organizations like the Junior Chamber of Commerce to outreach through church. He

has always been willing to lend a hand to a worthy cause and was excited to help with

the Well Watered Soul. He leads the business and financial area of the organization as

the CFO.

      Several years back I realized God was calling me to take a different path. I walked away from a 30-year career and began a new journey in the career of coaching. As I began this new journey, I realized I had been coaching people my whole life, through teaching as well as through simple conversation. I found I was always that person people would talk to and often say “I don’t know why I am telling you this”. As I began to enter this new career path, I was saddened by the fact that coaching was only truly available to the wealthy, because of the cost. I believe wholeheartedly that everyone can benefit from working with a coach. Therefore, it needs to be accessible for

everyone at an affordable rate. The Well-Watered Soul is a non-profit birthed by that belief. Today we are witnessing the effects every day of people being denied the help they need because of high costs and unavailable time slots. Although we are a fledgling in the world of non-profits, we are committed to making a presence in the world of mental health. Our counselors and coaches are based throughout the country. Start today and make a difference.

      My passion for The Well-Watered Soul moves me beyond words on a page and leads me to a spiritual and emotional explanation. As an ordained minister over the past 20 plus years, I have met countless people who have fallen through the cracks of our society, looking, and searching for help often caused by the same society who have left them for invisible. Since the pandemic, the situation has become more critical, and everyone is talking about it. The well watered soul is committed to join others who want to fill this void in our society. This non- profit meets the criteria for the mental health triage needed in our world today by offering services that are affordable and accessible within 24 hours. My prayer is that you become a part of our Mission and help us offer mental health stability, one person at a time.

      Emotional/mental health care issues know no boundary. Throughout my Human Resources career and life experiences, I have witnessed the need for equitable mental health care. I’ve watched

many people struggle to balance the everyday, work, and family life with the financial burden and prolonged delays to address self-care. Creating an environment where anyone can receive initial care with accessible, affordable counseling is key in helping to solve this growing issue. This is the well watered soul's mission. With our services and your support, we can make a difference for those who wouldn’t have the opportunity for a new day, a fresh start.