People in your church are struggling, and you may not always know how to help.
Goby Leaders gives pastors and church staff practical tools and clear next steps to care for people facing mental wellness challenges without carrying it all alone.
DOES THIS SOUND LIKE YOU?
You’re carrying more than most people see.
You spend your days caring for people through some of their hardest moments. There are still times when you are not sure how to help. And while you are checking on everyone else, few people stop to ask how you are doing.
None of this makes you less of a leader.
It just means you need a plan.
meet our founders
Toby and Mika Slough
Toby and Mika Slough met at Abilene Christian University. They married in 1985 and have been walking through life and ministry together ever since.
Their journey with mental health became personal in 1988, when Toby was diagnosed with panic and anxiety. What began as one of the hardest seasons of their lives became the foundation for the work they do today.
Toby speaks, writes, and teaches from his own experience, helping people know they are not alone and that hope is possible. Mika brings a steady, compassionate presence to every part of Goby. She encourages families and leads alongside Toby with wisdom and care.
They believe the local church can be one of the safest places for honest conversations. Because God is with us, we can do hard things.
10,000+
families supported
25+ years
Helping Families Find Hope
100+
Practical Tools and Resources
Diverse Expertise
Licensed Counselors, Coaches & Ministry Leaders
THE GOBY APPROACH
The Five Big Things Every Leader Needs
The framework behind every tool, coaching call, and conversation we offer.
A Safe Place to Share
A place to be fully known
A Solid Identity
Learn how to live from truth, not feelings
A Practice of Gratitude
Learn how to see what's already good
A Resilient Spirit
Learn how to stand strong in resistance
An Outward Focus
Learn how to live beyond yourself
It's time to get started
Discover which of the Five Big Things can strengthen your leadership right now and receive clear recommendations for you and your team.
Find your next step
The Leader Journey
Choose the support that fits: monthly connection, focused coaching, or a yearlong cohort.
WHAT LEADERS ARE SAYING
Trusted by pastors like you
"Having Toby at Faith Promise is always a breath of fresh air and a bolt of energy. He connects so well with the congregation, from stage and in the lobby. He also adds so much value to staff and leaders that he is around. He obviously brings professional insight and freedom when it comes to mental health, but he can connect it with the culture of your church and what God is doing there. Toby is family and our church feels that way when he comes."
"Pastor Toby Slough delivered a timely and deeply needed message of hope for our church and community... His humor was disarming, and his transparency was incredibly comforting. You never felt like he was preaching from a distance; you could tell he was speaking from real experience, real compassion, and a deep desire to help people find hope. I couldn't recommend Pastor Toby and Goby Ministries enough."
Bring the conversation to your church.
Toby speaks at churches, workshops, and events, sharing honest, practical conversations around mental wellness, faith, and hope.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Important Note
Goby Leaders provides educational resources and coaching, not licensed clinical or mental health counseling. If you or someone you know is in crisis, call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline)