Feeling discouraged or lonely in your journey with chronic illness? We’re here to help.
The Tailored Support You Need
Living with chronic pain or illness is exhausting....
but you don’t have to face it alone.
Sustained Ministries offers online support, events, and resources
to help you stay connected, encouraged, and grounded in faith.
Support Sustained Ministries and make a lasting difference in the lives of those struggling with chronic illness.
“Living with a chronic illness can feel so isolating at times, but this ministry reminds me that I’m not alone.
Sustained Ministries has been such a gift in my life. Each month, the blog, newsletter with its curated song list, and our weekly prayer and gratitude chats give me something to look forward to.
I especially love the encouraging online Bible study—it creates a space where people like me can come together, share honestly, and be encouraged by God’s Word.”
Community member and chronic Lyme disease patient, Patti
Feeling isolated?
Join the free online community.
It’s filled with other people experiencing chronic illness and pain.
You can be yourself and share honestly, without having to explain your symptoms, bad days, limits, or weariness.
You’ll also receive Friday prayer prompts and the link to a confidential group chat.
Need biblical encouragement?
Read our e-devotionals.
As a community member, you’ll receive a monthly devotional via email written either by Sustained Ministries founder Dena Dyer, who has dealt with chronic pain and illness for more than 30 years, or by vetted guest authors and Bible teachers.
Enjoy applicable scriptures, prayer prompts, and honest reflection.
Long for spiritual support?
Join our monthly online Bible study.
Community members are invited to a monthly Zoom group, which consists of a brief Bible study (led by Dena Dyer) relevant to living with chronic illness. The hour ends with journaling prompts and prayer requests, which always remain confidential. Each group is kept small (5-7 members) to foster connection and friendship.
The hour is filled with safe, theologically sound study and fellowship.
Want even more resources?
Access them all—without leaving home.
Community members who want more receive monthly song lists curated by Carey Dyer, a worship pastor and board-certified music therapist (and Dena’s husband). Carey also leads quarterly online music therapy sessions, and other worship leaders host quarterly online worship hours. We plan each offering to meet your unique needs.
These rich, thoughtful experiences are specially designed to build up hope.
Founder & Executive Director
Author, speaker, and Bible teacher Dena Dyer has dealt with chronic pain and fatigue for over three decades. After longing to connect with others in similar situations, she followed God’s call to begin Sustained Ministries.
Sustained Ministries Mission Statement
Sustained Ministries cultivates online relationships and resources to help individuals with chronic illness live with restored hope, purpose, and resilience.