Pain to Purpose Ministries in Action

Our Mission

To provide compassionate, grief support and guidance that brings healing, hope, and purpose to individuals walking through loss.

Our Foundation

To bring love and healing to those walking through pain, struggle, and life transitions. We believe that no pain is wasted and that every story can lead to a greater purpose. The only way out of pain is through the pain, for life going forward. 

Who we serve

Individuals experiencing emotional pain, life transitions, grief, loss, trauma, and healing from past hurts. 

What we offer

We offer peer to peer counseling and coaching for individuals. Also periodic grief support groups that focus solely on the death of loved ones.  

Get Involved

Join us in making a difference. Whether you want counseling for yourself or a loved one, volunteer to run a support group, or simply learn more, there are many ways to get involved and support our work.

Kathy Starcher. Her story...

Pain to Purpose Ministries was created in the wake of Kathy's own devastating loss...her son. Through her own grief, she discovered the need for support through the process of learning to live after such a tragedy. Her faith has always been her foundation through life, and it has guided her through the pain and hopelessness. In the depths of that journey, she discovered a newfound purpose. She realized she had the heart to aid the grieving around her. Before founding this ministry, she also wrote and published 4 devotionals called the "Hope from the Heart" series. In these devotionals she takes her personal walks both with the Lord and in the trials of her life to bring hope to all who read them. 

Amazon Hope from the Heart Books

Education and Commitment

Kathy is a certified grief educator through the David Kessler Grief Education Program

Kathy and Pain to Purpose Ministries are compliant with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and federal requirements

Kathy has also been a grief facilitator for the Grief Share program as well as other groups.

What does grief look like?

The death of a loved one, divorce, severed relationships, ambiguous loss, health diagnoses, natural disasters, abuse, and so much more.


Carrying these with you can affect all aspects of your life. You don't have to live this way.

Important Disclaimer

Pain to Purpose Ministries, and its counselors, are not licensed to provide any formal diagnosis or prescribe medications as part of the services. Therefore, Pain to Purpose Ministries does not participate in commercial health care coverages. All expenses are paid out of pocket. 

The nominal fee for a 1 hour session will be $35. Bulk session pricing will be available upon request.

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Pain to Purpose Ministries

393 Adams Street, Rochester, PA, USA

**Due to construction of Adams street, use the Jackson street/Ohio Avenue entrance** (724) 674-4996 pain2purposeministriesllc@gmail.com

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