YOUR MINISTRY

Our mission is to offer spiritual direction that not only enhances the overall health of your ministry but strengthens the individual relationship serving Christ.

At TableTop Ministries, our spiritual directors recognize the distinct challenges that church staff and lead pastors encounter.

We are dedicated to fostering the well-being of your church community, helping it thrive in faith and connection.

WHY TABLETOP

TableTop brings over 25 years of rich ministry experience to the table. The dedicated team behind TableTop has played a pivotal role in shaping ministry culture throughout their journey in service to Christ. Our deep-rooted wisdom and passion empower us to provide insightful guidance and support, ensuring that your community thrives in faith and purpose.

TableTop Founder - J.R. Mahon

Founder, Executive Director and Spiritual Director of TableTop Ministries, J.R. Mahon Trained, mentored and certified by Larry Crabb and Spiritual Director Sheryl Fleisher. J.R. works with clients and organizations from all over the world. Mahon played a crucial role in architecting and launching XXXchurch in the early 2000s, where his impact as a pastor and spiritual director has touched the lives of thousands within the adult entertainment industry and those grappling with pornography addiction. Renowned for his gifts of discernment and wisdom, J.R.'s guidance has been transformative for many.

As a truly dynamic spiritual director, his one-on-one sessions are characterized by honesty and directness, enveloping directees in a nurturing atmosphere of love, kindness, and compassion as they seek a deeper connection with Christ. J.R. has collaborated with hundreds of church communities worldwide, helping them break free from the barriers that hinder their relationships, futures, and faith.

The author of "Spiritual Shrink," "YEAR," "Starving Jesus," and "The Porn Manual," He possesses a profound understanding of the challenges involved in running ministries and navigating the complexities of church staffing. He confronts critical issues such as narcissistic leadership, church splits, and crisis management, reflecting his deep empathy for the heartaches often associated with ministry work. J.R. not only addresses these significant challenges but also champions the principles of forgiveness and reconciliation, even amidst the most difficult circumstances.

Drawing from his extensive ministry experience, insight into family dynamics, and profound love for God, J.R. articulates 13 essential principles of spiritual direction for those leading ministries, offering valuable guidance to foster healthy and thriving church environments.

  1. God is love.

  2. Every human heart longs to be loved.

  3. We must learn to love, both give and receive.

  4. The heart is designed to break.

  5. Ego and Fear are absent of love and divinity. They are best friends, not your friends. 

  6. Humans are aware of their “stuff.” Our relationships with God, community and self is predicated on how willing we are to spiritually transform said “stuff.”

  7. Vulnerability is the key to spiritual transformation

  8. Sorrow and Joy by themselves will not lead to spiritual transformation but force the hand of willingness for change.

  9. People, places and things will not make you happy.

  10. You can not “believe” alone.

  11. Faith will evolve or die.

  12. Wisdom is the applied science of spiritual direction.

  13. Spiritual maturity is the absence of duality, undefended with nothing to prove and nothing to lose.

Prior to J.R.’s ministry work he spent three decades in the television industry, having served as an Executive Producer for prominent organizations such as Spectrum News, Gannett Television, E.W. Scripps Company, and Nexstar Media Group. He is a highly skilled speaker, communicator, and award-winning journalist, with his work in both television and ministry featured on major platforms like FOX, CNN, ABC’s Nightline, and The Today Show.

J.R. has been happily married to his best friend, Diane, for 30 years. In 2007, they expanded their family by adopting a sibling group of three. Together, they reside in Northeast Ohio, where they continue to build a loving home.