Donations to this ministry allow it to provide services, at no cost, to the unemployed and those in financial crisis. Postum Cafe is part of Happiness Ministry, a 501c3 non-profit organization.

Pastoral Counselor, Chaplain & Instructor

Dr. Shane is a pastoral counselor and hospice chaplain. He is an instructor at the educational clinic here at Postum Cafe. He is a licensed pastoral counselor by the National Christian Counselors Association (NCCA). He is NCCA certified in death and grief therapy and certified in sexual therapy. Dr. Shane also does business consulting for small business owners who are professed Christians. Postum Cafe is part of Happiness Ministry – a nonprofit educational and pastoral counseling ministry registered in the state of Texas.

Dr. Shane’s alma maters include Minnesota State University, University of Guadalajara, University of Montemorelos, Colorado Theological Seminary and Texas A&M University. Click on the button below to view Dr. Shane’s complete background and qualifications.

Dr. Shane has an office in Mercedes, Texas, however he typically meets individuals and couples at an area restaurant or in their home. He also counsels some over the phone or video chat like zoom. If possible, he prefers to counsel families either in their home or in a church office.

Dr. Shane does individual and family counseling. He has limited availability. Click on this link for more information.

Dr. Shane is ordained as an independent minister by the National Association of Christian Ministers. He does preach as a guest pastor when invited.

The Postum Cafe and Happiness Ministry are not an official part of the Seventh-day Adventist church.  The members of this ministry are Seventh-day Adventist church members and support the organized church. This ministry is independent.  The organized Seventh-day Adventist church does not endorse, nor oppose, this ministry.

Dr. Shane Linder is a member of the National Christian Counselors Association and the American Association of Christian Counselors.