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Director and Founder

Apostle Monica Venable

In 2006, Apostle Monica Venable traded her corporate career for a calling, founding Shepherd's Heart Ministry Inc. to provide mentorship and vital support to those in need. Whether delivering essentials or guiding souls toward a personal relationship with Christ, her work remains a consistent beacon of hope and a testament to her unwavering community dedication.

Through her compassionate program, "Beside Still Waters," Monica offers one-on-one guidance to those healing from trauma, helping them reclaim their strength. An accomplished author and creator, she has published three books—Consecration & Intimacy With Our Lord, The Consecration 30 Day Journal, and Consecration: The Armor Of God Activity Book for children. Today, Apostle Monica continues her mission of spreading Christ’s love and healing to communities worldwide.

20 years strong

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The Shepherd's Heart Ministry Team is a group of people dedicated to serving the community. We provide mentorship to those on their spiritual journey with Jesus and the Holy Spirit, teaching them how to surrender everything to the Lord and walk with a clean heart before God.  

FAQS

Everything you’ve been wondering—answered right here.

  • Shepherd's Heart is a prophetic healing ministry focused on the healing of the soul and mind. It's a place where you will feel the power of the Holy Spirit and where your spiritual gifts can grow. We provide mentorship for women, men, seniors, and families to help them walk more closely with Jesus. Shepherd’s Heart Ministry has been successful in teaching people how to surrender to the Lord and walk with a clean heart before Him, empowering God's people to walk freely in an intimate relationship with the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.  

  • We are committed to building healthy, dynamic communities. Shepherd's Heart is also dedicated to serving the community through mentoring, training, and equipping individuals to live whole and purposeful lives. 

  • You can find them at our (shop page).

  • At Shepherd’s Heart, we are committed to equipping our Bay Area community with resources that nurture the mind, body, and soul. As we grow in wholeness and health, we more fully reflect the love and power of Christ to the world around us. 

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  • We trust Jesus when He says it is better to give than to receive. Through your gifts, we hope to make a lasting impact on our city and community.

    Shepherd’s Heart Ministry now uses PayPal for all online giving. Your information and transactions are safe, secure, and protected. Simply click the button below to be directed to our giving portal.

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  • You can book a session here.

  • Shepherd's Heart Ministry helps teens discover their spiritual gifts and grow as leaders through supportive mentorship. We provide opportunities for teamwork, reflection, and meaningful friendships, and we teach the value of prayer and worship so that teens grow in faith, all while deepening their identity in Christ. Along the way, they gain confidence and learn to recognize their own gifts and their value in the body of Christ.