Kimberly Hayman

Hello, I’m Kimberly Hayman, founder and principal consultant of Provident Steps Supportive Ministries, Inc. I am passionate about equipping communities to pursue holistic wellness. My work is shaped by my personal journey, lived experience, and a lifelong connection to faith and community.

I grew up in a small, close-knit town in the bootheel of Missouri, where church life was central to everyday living. From an early age, I witnessed the unique role local churches play—not only as places of worship, but as sources of care, advocacy, and restoration. I saw churches meet community needs, alleviate suffering, confront injustice, and affirm the dignity of people, even in the midst of struggle.

That foundation stayed with me as I entered the nursing profession. After graduating from nursing school, I quickly noticed the positive impact pastors and church members had on patients during hospital visits. At the same time, I observed a troubling pattern—many patients were repeatedly readmitted for the same conditions. I came to understand that once discharged, people returned home doing the best they could with the knowledge and resources available to them.

While I knew churches to be communities of care, I also recognized that many churches were carrying tremendous responsibility without always having access to the information, resources, and support needed to address the evolving needs of their congregations and communities. That realization revealed a gap between education, resources, and community impact—one that would ultimately shape my calling. 

With more than 34 years of nursing experience, I have developed a deep understanding of what it takes to serve communities well. Today, my work is rooted in the belief that churches are among the most trusted and influential institutions within a community. They provide spiritual guidance, foster connection, respond to needs, and often serve as the first place people turn in times of challenge. 

Provident Steps Supportive Ministries was founded from the belief that when churches are strengthened, communities are strengthened. Through education, consultation, resource development, strategic planning, ministry development, and community engagement, I partner with churches, ministries, and organizations to help build capacity, promote holistic well-being, and support meaningful service. My goal is to equip and encourage those who are doing the important work of caring for people, because I believe the local church remains the backbone of healthy, thriving communities.