Kim Hayman

Hello!  I am Kimberly Hayman, founder and principal consultant of Provident Steps Supportive Ministries, Inc. My passion is empowering and equipping communities to pursue holistic wellness. My business and personal beliefs are deeply rooted in my upbringing. My story reflects my dedication to providing exceptional services to support local churches and other community organizations in achieving their mission and goals. 

My journey began as a child growing up in a small close-knit town located in the bootheel of Missouri.  My parents kept me active in church, and it heavily influenced me. There I witnessed first-hand the unique role of the church in the everyday lives of common people. I observed the church actively meeting the needs of the community, alleviating suffering, fighting for injustices, and restoring brokenness. People were respected, supported and valued, despite their flaws and weaknesses. 

Fast forward. When I graduated from nursing school, I noticed early on the positive effect that pastors and church member visits had on patients. I also noticed that the same patients were frequently readmitted for the same things. I soon realized that once patients were discharged, they went home doing the best they could with what they knew and the resources they had. Moreover, though I knew the church to be a community of caring people, I recognized that not all churches were aware of ever-evolving health information and the resources that were available to them. Little did I know that this passion would drive me toward my purpose. 

Over the course of my 32 plus years of nursing, I have developed an invaluable understanding of what it takes to serve communities. It is not surprising that community engagement with the church as the underpin fuels my vision and work. I stand on the promise and power of the intersection between faith, community, and health. In founding Provident Steps Supportive Ministries, my aim is to bridge the gap between community needs, learning opportunities, and means. I lend my knowledge, valuable insights, first-hand experiences, and unique plethora of skills to those seeking to create community-driven strategies that support and empower people to learn, grow, and pursue optimal wellness.