Carl & Valerie Addison, Directors Earthen Vessels Ministry is a not-for-profit ministry with a focus on the health of pastors, their spouses, their marriages and their families. It is recognized as a Freestanding Ministry Organization by the Church of God (Anderson, IN). This ministry was born out of the heart of Dr. Carl Addison and his wife, Valerie. Earthen Vessels Ministry recognizes the "jars of clay" that pastors really are, the struggles they have, and the unique demands placed upon them, their spouses, and their families. Because the Addison's have spent 27 years in pastoral ministry they understand the struggles, hurts, joys, victories and pain that are a part of being a ministry family.