People Matter Ministries
People Matter Ministries was founded in 2002 by ministry veterans Dan and Cathy Erickson. Dan, with nearly four decades of church and parachurch leadership experience, and his wife, Cathy, decided to pursue their dream of helping people discover and activate their full potential in Christ. Based in Lee's Summit, Mo., the Ericksons travel the nation sharing a visionary, biblical and application-oriented message that is awakening individuals, churches and organizations to God's unique calling on their lives.
Watch an introductory video (5 minutes) about the Ericksons and People Matter.
Meet Dan, Cathy and the ministry team
Ministries of People Matter
What Others Say About People Matter
Ministries of People Matter
People Matter leads ministries to help all people define, discover, develop and deploy their full potential in Christ. This is accomplished through several distinct yet complementary ministries:
Communicating Truth
Coaching
Consulting
Single Mothers Ministry (STEP UP)
Native American Ministry
Conferences and seminars People Matter events are designed to help men, women, singles and couples see their God-given potential and begin to actualize it. Presentations are tailor-made for each audience and are packed with stories about real people who are living out their God-sized dreams. Learn more about options for conferences here.
Coaching People Matter helps men and women gain clarity of purpose, develop a life and ministry strategy and learn leadership and personal growth skills.
Consulting People Matter helps leaders in churches and ministries discover and hone their sense of purpose so that they can make the greatest possible impact. Consultations address the keys to building a trusting environment, developing effective leadership and creating systems that will foster spiritual and numerical growth. Dan also offers consultation to help churches optimize their ministry to men.
STEP UP Ministry to Single Mothers STEP UP was founded in 2002 by Cathy Erickson out of a conviction that single mothers matter to God. The ministry gives hope to these families, helping them break the cycle of hurt and abuse. STEP UP provides spiritual, emotional and financial assistance to help these women begin living out God’s plan for their lives.
Native American Ministry The plight of today’s Native Americans is often unknown to the church, but they matter to God. People Matter coordinates volunteer teams that partner with churches and ministries to meet the spiritual and physical needs of this hurting people group.
What Others Say About People Matter
“I strongly recommend Dan Erickson in character, competence and contribution. Dan was the relationship engineer who helped glue the National Coalition of Men’s Ministries together. And he is my friend.”
Patrick Morley, Author
"Man in the Mirror"
“Dan is a leader who can inspire and practically lead a person or a group to reach their goals and enjoy the process.”
Dr. Douglas Weiss, Executive Director
Heart to Heart Counseling
“People Matter Ministries has what it takes when and where it counts to help you and your organization reach your God-given potential.”
Marty Granger, President
Faith in the Family
“Few men have the capacity to know exactly what to look for, where to find it and understand with absolute clarity what needs to be done. Dan Erickson is one of those men.”