Why Preserved
Pre·Serve - verb /prəˈzərv/ - maintain (something) in its original or existing state ; to keep safe from injury, harm, or destruction.
Preserved International was established to provide care for the soul and the spirit. Our greatest human need is the ability to maintain relational connection with God and others. We all tend to get overwhelmed by the daily grind; as a result, our patience and compassion wears thin, making it difficult to provide the level of care necessary to the people we are responsible for. Additionally, we may experience difficulty connecting with our spouses, family, friends, coworkers, and congregation.
We affirm that each of us are uniquely created and equipped to love, serve others, and make Christ known. Preserved International focus is to preserve that truth for those we serve. We seek to help missionaries, pastors, and leaders experience a renewed soul and spirit.
Those in the frontlines play a significant role in the health of the community altogether; so when a leader struggles, we all struggle. We provide support, time, and resources that facilitate emotional and spiritual health. This is what we call “pastoral work” keenly focused on preserving created value, and helping to maintain spiritual and emotional health.
We are intentionally present as we journey together with those who desire care.
“Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves. Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others.”
Mission and Vision
Our vision is to create a safe space that fosters genuine care, rest, transparency, and healing.
Our mission is to function as a ministry of presence with a purpose to help sustain, guide, facilitate healing, preserve created value, and help maintain fortitude of those we serve.
We want to see healthy leaders positively impacting their community for Christ with renewed strength. We seek to be a rich resource for them to adequately and adeptly respond to life and all challenges - faith applied!
Preserved International is Intended to:
Minister to missionaries, pastors and leaders.
Encourage and increasing intimacy with Christ.
Promote missions to advance the Kingdom of God.
Travel locally and internationally to pastors, missionaries, ministry leaders, to bring exhortation and encouragement.
Bring times of renewal through retreats and intensives.
About the Founders
Hello friends! We are Dane and Paola Hall and we’re glad you’re here! We seek to reveal Christ to others through every interaction. We are passionate about the church body, especially serving those in the frontlines who care for others: missionaries, pastors, and ministry leaders. Over the last decade, we have served and led various ministries focused on disciple-making, evangelism, equipping, prayer, and biblical counseling in the north Houston, TX area.
We have been married for nearly 20 years, and have recently launched our son off to college at Abilene Christian University. Because we have experienced God’s healing, love and joy in our marriage and family life, we are constantly on mission to help others know the restoring power of the Gospel and what living a preserved life for Christ looks like.
We have a fun family culture, enjoy music, outdoor activities, and serving the community. Friend, we appreciate prayers and support to assist them with fulfilling our mission and calling. We greatly appreciate your prayers support!
May the God of peace himself sanctify you completely. May your whole spirit, soul, and body be preserved blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. (1 Thessalonians 5:23)