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.

Chaplain, Pastoral Counselor & Instructor

Dr. Shane is a chaplain that works with prisoners, visits the ill and does pastoral counseling with families dealing with divorce or substance abuse. He is an instructor at the online clinic here at this web site. Postum Cafe is part of Happiness Ministry – a nonprofit educational and pastoral counseling ministry registered in the state of Texas. Dr. Shane provides spiritual counseling, he is not a mental health professional.

Dr. Shane’s alma maters include Minnesota State University, University of Guadalajara, University of Montemorelos, Colorado Theological Seminary and Texas A&M University. He is currently working on a second doctorate at Liberty 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 in their home, or on the phone or video chat like zoom. He works with many prisons through written correspondence.

Dr. Shane does individual and family counseling. His expertise is blended families and those dealing with substance-abuse disorder. 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.