MEET LORICA MINISTRIES
Lorica Ministries is
built for busy Christians.
Lorica Ministries, founded by a pastor, author, and coach, Doug Rumford. We equip individuals, leaders, groups, and churches for spiritual vitality and intentional living.
Through the SoulShaping® framework, practical resources, guided cohorts, and one-to-one coaching, we give you clear steps to reconnect with God in the middle of real life.
Why “Lorica”? The name means “breastplate”, a reminder to guard your heart and care for your soul.
You may be experiencing soul neglect if...
You want more of God,
but don't know where to start?
You feel busy but bored.
You feel spiritually disconnected.
You struggle to hear God's voice.
Your work is growing but your soul feels depleted.
You feel exhausted despite accomplishing more.
WHAT GETS IN THE WAY:
TIME
WORLDLY DISTRACTION
GUILT
PERFECTIONISM
THIS IS LORICA
Real people.
Faith in everyday life.
Across a table, in a group, or through a shared conversation, spiritual growth becomes something we practice together.
EXPLORE THE RESOURCES
Put teaching into practice.
Explore Lorica’s books, videos, and guided resources to connect spiritual formation with your everyday life.
JOIN A COHORT
Grow alongside others.
Join a SoulShaping or Shaping A Leader’s Soul cohort for shared reflection, spiritual practices, and encouragement.
LEAD YOUR OWN GROUP
Bring the journey to your community.
Explore the SoulShaping Experience Kit for your group or church, or A Leader’s Soul Experience Kit for your leadership team.
BOOKS & COMPANION RESOURCES
Practical resources.
Room for real growth.
SoulShaping
The foundation for personal spiritual rhythms and soul care. For individuals, small groups, and congregations.
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Best for individuals, small groups, and congregations
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Focuses on personal spiritual rhythms and soul care
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Includes the book, journal, and digital resource kits for small groups and congregations
Shaping
A Leader’s Soul
Bring that same journey into your leadership, workplace, and the decisions you carry.
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Best for executives, pastors, and team leaders
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Addresses isolation, ambition, and sustainable influence
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Includes the book, journal, leader kits, and coaching tracks
From Rowing
to Sailing
Stop striving in your own strength; start living in step with the Spirit
SAILING
Self-generated effort
Performace
Exhaustion
Control
Burnout
Holy Spirit reliance
Acceptance in Christ
Living from Rest
Trusting God
Spiritual Vitality
ROWING
START WHERE YOU ARE
The right support.
A clear next step.
FOR YOUR OWN SOUL
SoulShaping®
Build a rhythm of spiritual reflection with the book and companion journal.
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Recognize signs of soul neglect
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Explore spiritual practices
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Create a personal Soul Plan
FOR YOUR LEADERSHIP
Shaping A Leader’s Soul
Care for the inner life behind your responsibilities, for lasting impact and joyful living.
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Reflect on your life and leadership
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Work through practical applications
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Grow with your leadership circle
FOR YOUR COMMUNITY
Grow
Together
Bring SoulShaping Experience Kit congregation, or organization.
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Video resources and guides
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Shared reflection and conversation
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Support for your next step
Doug Rumford
Founding President and CEO
"As a husband, father, grandfather, and pastor, I know our time is pulled in every direction. You may want a deeper connection with God and still find it hard to see the practical steps to get there. That's the work I've spent my life on."
Meet Rev Dr. Doug Rumford
Pastor. Teacher. Author. Coach.
Certified consultant, life and leadership coach, master's degree and doctorate, and currently teaching seminary-level SoulShaping® courses at F.I.T.
44+
Years of ministry in five churches
300k+
Books and Bible
projects copies sold
100s of
Leaders coached
and mentored
THE PLAN
Three Simple Steps
01
Take the
Assessment
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Schedule
A Call
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Experience
Spiritual Vitality
Answer a few honest questions and see exactly where your soul is running dry.
Talk with Doug Rumford and get a clear next step sized to your real life.
Simple daily practices, alone, with a group, or with a coach that keep you close to God.
Life before...
Another year of running on empty
No peace of mind
Ongoing spiritual weakness
No direction for big decisions
Low confidence
Stress from worldly pressure
The nagging sense you're missing something
Life after...
Connected, confident, and content
Peace of mind
Spiritual strength and resilience
Confidence in your decisions
Freedom from guilt and pressure
The fruit of the Spirit in daily life
A real, moment-by-moment connection with God
FIND YOUR NEXT STEP
Choose your path.
We'll show you the next steps
On your own, or with a group, or with a coach, there's a place to start today.
FOR PASTORS · WINTER–SPRING 2027
Give your soul ten weeks.
Join a group of pastors, guided by Doug Rumford, for two five-week blocks of SoulShaping. Explore the dates, investment, and payment options.
BRING SOUL CARE TO YOUR COMMUNITY
Invite Doug to your church, event, or retreat.
Explore a speaking invitation for your congregation, leadership team, or gathering.
