Revised May 1, 2026
Ministers often need more than a vacation or a weekly counseling session to resolve long- standing or crisis-centered problems in the family or work situation. A time away from everyday stress, in a vacation-like setting combining rest and reflection, is often the ideal answer. A retreat is a good place to begin healing and restoration from any hurtful or debilitating life experience. (Examples include burnout, church conflict, forced termination, marital problems, personal loss and grief, or even less catastrophic problems such as persistent feelings of inadequacy and ineffectiveness.)
Other ministers may not require intensive healing or counseling but simply need time away. In the following listings you will find wonderful vacation spots for couples — or the whole family — to enjoy.
MAILING ADDRESS: PO Box 21, Harriet, AR 72639
PHONE: 870-448-4870
EMAIL: [email protected]
WEBSITE: thefarmex.com
HOSTS: Ruth & Thomas Pepler
COST: Our Bed and Breakfast is open to the public at $225 per night weeknights, $275 per night weekends, but is offered primarily to pastors and those in full-time Christian service. Pastors $200 per night with no per person charges. Cleaning Charge of $150 per stay. When reserving, please state if you are a Ministry family. Two-night minimum stay.
Dogwood Hills is set on 72 acres in the beautiful Ozark Mountains minutes from the Buffalo River. The B&B has on-site hiking, bird watching, abundant wildlife, horseshoes, bocce ball, campfires, hot tub, stargazing, area to pet baby goats and horses, berry picking and peaceful solitude. The nearby National Forest offers fishing, canoeing, kayaking, swimming, hunting, wildlife, horseback riding at Wild Bills Outfitters. A day trip to Branson’s Silver Dollar City or a show is only 90 minutes away. The Ozark Folk Center takes you back in time with folk music and craftsmen. The Kenda Drive- In at Marshall is a treat.
With families in mind, we want to provide your family a place to get out of the “fishbowl” and reconnect with each other. We have a list of family movies that will encourage conversation with the kids. Come relax and refresh.
ADDRESS: 39451 Comptche Ukiah Rd, Mendocino, CA 95460
PHONE: 707-937-5570
EMAIL: [email protected]
WEBSITE: antiochranch.com
CONTACT: Jerry & Pat Westfall
COST: Please call for availability and rates. Then please download a Reservation Form from our website, print it out, fill it out, and send with a 50% deposit.
Our cottages are two or three bedrooms, three beds, fully furnished, with complete kitchens. Each cottage has one queen bed, one double and one twin and a complete bathroom. One cottage also has a half-bath upstairs.
We are about 4 hours north of San Francisco, on twenty acres of Redwoods and orchard, 5 1/2 miles from the Mendocino Coast and beaches. We have the balanced combo of quiet peaceful land with all kinds of shops, fun activities and restaurants less than 20 minutes away.
We encourage you to check us out at our website and the Chamber of Commerce site www.mendocinocoast.com
Two locations:
ADDRESS: Mill Creek Canyon, 40000 Valley of the Falls Dr., Forest Falls, CA 92339
PHONE: 909-389-2300
ADDRESS: Ojai Valley, 655 Burnham Rd, Oakview CA, 93022
PHONE: 805-715-6060
WEBSITE: foresthome.org
CONTACT: 909-389-2300 or foresthome.org/contact/
COST: Rates vary by camp center and the number of nights and meals
Forest Home is a Christian camp and conference center nestled in a scenic canyon in the San Bernardino Mountains of Southern California, with a focus on Programed Camp ministry for youth and families. Programmed Camps are available for individuals, families and groups of any size, while Guest Conference space is available for groups with 50-500 guests to organize their own retreat.
ADDRESS: 1140 Pinecrest Rd., P.O. Box 409, Twin Peaks, CA 92391
PHONE: 909-338-4243
EMAIL: [email protected]
WEBSITE: pinecrest-ccc.com
CONTACT: Kirkley Peterson, Executive Director
COST: See website for current rates
An outreach of the Southern California District, Pinecrest is a year-round facility addressing the needs of our ministerial families. Pinecrest has three large two-story Alpine lodges. The lodges have individual rooms that contain one queen bed and three single beds in a bunk bed configuration.
ADDRESS: #1 – 8191 Rogers Rd, Vernon, BC V1B 3M8, Canada
PHONE: 250-260-1616
EMAIL: [email protected]
WEBSITE: fairhavencanada.com
CONTACT: Tony Schnare, Executive Director
RESERVATIONS & FEES: An easy to use, updated online reservation process is available at fairhavencanada.com/reservations.
Fairhaven Leadership Retreat is a non-denominational charitable society committed to providing a place and ministry where Christian leaders can be encouraged, supported and restored physically, emotionally and spiritually. A variety of retreat options are available, including the provision of virtual counselling. Fairhaven is located near the city of Vernon, British Columbia in the Okanagan Valley, known for its lakes, orchards, and tourism. The Fairhaven village, nestled on 167 forested acres on Silver Star Mountain, currently consists of six fully-equipped cottages, a fully-equipped RV park, and The Charles Shepson Lodge. Silence and solitude are available in abundance. The Kelowna International Airport is scenic 50 minute drive from Fairhaven.
ADDRESS: 108-7760 Okanagan Landing Road, Vernon, BC V1H 1Z4 Canada (near Bellingham, WA, Vancouver, BC Canada, Abbotsford, BC and Kelowna, BC Canada)
PHONE: 604-832-6792
EMAIL: [email protected]
WEBSITE: oasisretreatscanada.com
For over 25 years Oasis Ministries has provided a safe and confidential environment to over 1600 pastors, missionaries, leaders and spouses working through personal and ministry challenges. Through 4-days/3-night Focus Encounters for couples or individuals (15 hours one-on-one), proactive Health Check Workshops (groups), One, Two or Three Day Personal/Couple Ministry Check Ups, and couple or individual counseling/coaching sessions with our professional staff in person or online, participants experience personal growth and refreshment, ensuring ongoing health and well-being.
Located in Vernon, BC, but serving in spectacular ocean, lake and mountain settings such as the Okanagan Valley, BC Vancouver, BC and White Rock, BC, within 45 minutes from International Airports, arrangements can be made for participants flying in to be picked and transported to their retreat accommodation.
A huge strength of Oasis is our husband-and-wife ministry team who comes with 28 years pastoral experience. Bob holds a DMin in Counselling and Mental Health, both hold Masters Degrees in Counselling, and are Registered Clinical Counsellors. Understanding ministry enables Oasis facilitators to speak the language of participants while integrating their theology and psychology.
COST: Retreat costs are subsidized off the top with additional scholarships available for those in need. The cost of the 4-days/4-night Focus Encounter is $4195 Canadian. Included in this fee is transportation to and from the airport, 3 nights' accommodation, 15 hours one-on-one counselling/coaching, a next steps plan for ongoing growth,1 follow-up session with additional optional sessions if desired, and a deluxe welcome basket.
Retreats start on Tuesday morning and finish on Friday morning. They operate on a first-come, first-serve basis. Interesting parties offer a few dates that work for them, one of which can usually be accommodated by Oasis.
For more information, please call Executive Director Bob Armstrong at 604-832-6792.
ADDRESS: 316 W Main Street Unit B, Buena Vista, CO 81211
PHONE: 719-395-4673
WEBSITE: https://www.crossroadscounselingoftherockies.com/
COST: $4,000 for 1 week and $7,000 for 2 weeks for intensive counseling. Soul Care Add-On is $750. Soul Care intensive is $3,000.
Crossroads Counseling of the Rockies (CRC) is a Christian counseling center located in the quiet and peaceful mountain town of Buena Vista, Colorado, and surrounded by the Colorado Rocky Mountains. CRC specializes in providing Brief Intensive Counseling, in which clients typically receive concentrated daily counseling and biblically-based teaching.
CRC promotes both emotional and spiritual growth by integrating biblical principles with effective treatment methods. The counseling services and treatment programs are designed for various levels of need. Peter Kuiper, LCSW, co-founder of CRC, brings nearly 50 years of professional counseling experience, combined with a strong Christ-centered approach to this unique treatment setting.
ADDRESS: 181 Bannockburn, Marble, CO 81623
PHONE: 1-970-963-2499
EMAIL: [email protected]
WEBSITE: marbleretreat.org
COST: Please call our office. Scholarships available. (Total program fee covers 9 nights lodging, all meals, and all counseling or coaching hours. There are no outside costs other than your transportation.)
Located in the beautiful Colorado Rockies, Marble Retreat provides a peaceful haven for those in Christian ministry to find life-changing healing, transformation, rest, and communion with God.
Marble Retreat has been serving pastors, missionaries, and other Christian leaders since 1974. Christian Leaders are able to choose from two different Leadership Intensives: Counseling Intensives and Soul Care Retreats.
The first option is the highly effective counseling intensive for which Marble Retreat has been known for over 50 years. This 8-day experience is designed for pastors, missionaries, ministry couples and Christian leaders. It includes an effective combination of group and individual counseling led by our Professional Counselors in a confidential setting with ample time for rest and relaxation. If you’re facing burnout, relational strain, ministry fatigue, or any struggle, our Christian counselors provide a proven path to clarity, healing, and hope. Our counseling retreats are helpful in addressing anxiety, depression, marital problems, and life or ministry transitions, and are also for those seeking refreshment and renewal, or looking to prepare themselves for their next season in ministry. https://marbleretreat.org/counseling-intensives/
The second Leadership Retreat is a spiritual formation opportunity led by certified coaches over an 8-day period offering space for rest, restoration, and growth in the breathtaking Colorado Rockies. Shaping the Heart of the Leader is a spiritual and emotional reset for ministry leaders and can be tailored to meet goals for spiritual direction, sabbatical kick off, soul care, processing job transitions, and leadership coaching. Through guided reflection, rest, and community, you’ll renew your connection with God, deepen your resilience, and optimize your potential in life and leadership. Whether preparing for sabbatical, wrestling with burnout, or simply needing to re-center your calling -- this experience was created for you. Additional information can be found here: https://marbleretreat.org/soul-care-retreats/
ADDRESS: Estes Park, CO 80517
EMAIL: [email protected]
WEBSITE: mercymountainrefuge.com
CONTACT: Sharie Strong
Welcome to Mercy Mountain Refuge LLC, a sanctuary nestled in the heart of Estes Park, Colorado. As a gift, free of charge, with our invitation, our friends in ministry can find rest, renewal, and refreshment in God’s Presence. Adjacent to Rocky Mountain National Park, our adults-only guesthouse offers a peaceful retreat with all the comforts of home. Whether you’re looking to reconnect with nature, spend quiet moments in reflection, or simply unwind, MMR provides the perfect setting for your spiritual and physical rejuvenation. Join us and experience a place where peace and tranquility meet the majesty of God’s creation.
Free 5- to 10-night stays, adjacent to Rocky Mountain National Park, sleeps four, adults only, available to pastors, missionaries, and for small staff retreats, free of charge except for cleaning fee, booked up to six months in advance with simple application form online.
At our invitation, our personal guesthouse is available at no charge, with the exception of a $350 cleaning fee (Checks or cash only)
ADDRESS: 4901 E Dry Creek Road, Ste 160, Centennial, CO 80122
PHONE: 303-639-9066
EMAIL: [email protected]
WEBSITE: qwaters.org
CONTACT: Stacie Young, Operations Manager
COST: We offer two-week (20-25 hours) or one-week (15 hours) Counseling Intensives, as well as 3-day (10 hours) or 5-day (15 hours) Spiritual Formation Retreats.
1 Week Individual $3,999; 1 Week Couple $4,299; 2 Week Individual (20 hours) $5,699; 2 Week Couple (20 hours) $5,999; 2 Week Individual (25 hours) $6,499; 2 Week Couple (25 hours) $6,799; 3-day Spiritual Formation (10 hours M-W or W-F) $2,159; 3-day Spiritual Formation (10 hours M-W-F) $2,799; 5-day Spiritual Formation (15 hours) $3,399.
The cost includes sessions with a licensed professional counselor or spiritual director, meals, lodging, and recreational facilities.
QuietWaters’ mission is to renew, restore and strengthen Christian leaders and their families. We provide couples or singles an environment of truth and grace that facilitates and encourages deep change in their lives. We serve in times of crisis or just when new strength is needed.
The QuietWaters Retreat Center is located on nearly three wooded acres and backing up to twelve acres of open space. This secluded 8,000 square foot home provides the safe “place” that has become a hallmark of QuietWaters Ministries. The Retreat Center is in the Denver metro area and features a prayer garden, a refurbished caboose chapel, a hot tub, and a fitness center.
ADDRESS: 2283 County Road 323, Westcliffe, CO 81252
PHONE: 719-783-9642
EMAIL: [email protected]
WEBSITE: ranchofhope.org
CONTACT: Hope Taylor, Co-Founder and Office Manager
The Ranch of Hope is the perfect place for church leaders to "Regain your Balance" in your marriage, your ministry, and your personal life. Whether you are in a crisis or ready to do the wise work to avoid one in the future, our team at the Ranch of Hope will help you to step back and find the tools that will equip you to charge up and move forward. We offer true significant emotional and spiritual health that lasts.
Our beautiful location is perfect for focusing on the issues of your heart and relaxing at the same time. Our 5-day intensive counseling program is tailored to fit your needs. Our on-going Coaching program is designed to keep you on track once you get back home. All the details are on our website at ranchofhope.org Better yet , give us a call and let's talk about how we can help. We are here for you at 719-783-9642. This is an Assemblies of God U.S. Missions facility. All in a beautiful private apartment in a twelve-mile mountain valley in the Sangre De Cristo Mountains, where there are more elk than people!
Application is on our blog and website
Beside Still Waters at Playa Del Sol is a program that provides a place of retreat for rest and refocus. The four-unit, two-story complex is about one hour south of Tampa, Florida. This program is offered to God’s servants. We define a servant as an experienced pastors, ministers, missionaries, bishops, priests, or rabbis, etc. (Applicant must have three years or more service in good standing.) Stay is limited to 10 full days year-round. This unit has a full kitchen. Food, entertainment and transportation are not furnished by Beside Still Waters. All Applicants will pay a $250.00 refundable deposit, we require a minimum donation of $250 per stay and an application fee of $30.00 ( non-refundable) in addition to the cleaning fee charges as follows: We are changing to one cleaning fee of $125 for all guests (6 total people per unit) In addition to these changes all payments will be made via credit card thru the square app. ( an invoice will be issued upon application approval and be emailed to you to pay directly) and we will no longer accept PayPal and checks as of January 1, 2019. Please note full cost of a stay on the Island would cost a lot more than this small amount we ask you of you. An application is required for all guests. Including returning guests.
ADDRESS:4905 Van Dyke Road, Lutz FL 33558
PHONE: (970) 495-0920
EMAIL: [email protected]
WEBSITE: blessingranch.org
CONTACT: Kaitlyn Lehman
COST: Please contact Blessing Ranch Ministries' staff for information on Professional Service Fees.
Blessing Ranch Ministries exists to restore, renew, and equip Christian leaders for effective Kingdom service. We seek to create healthy leadership to build a healthy team culture which results in a healthy organization or church. We don’t just diagnose the core matter; it’s about action steps that will make lasting change. Blessing Ranch Ministries provides leader care through counseling, coaching, and other resources.
Blessing Ranch Ministries Services:
Intensives
Intensives are designed for pastors and Christian leaders seeking to heal from personal struggles, strengthen their marriage, set direction for their future, deepen their alignment with God, or pursue overall health. These private, in-person sessions span five days (Monday through Friday) and are conducted by either Dr. Charity Byers or Dr. Brian Stone.
Both providers bring the unique expertise and care that Blessing Ranch Ministries is known for through an integration of psychological and theological expertise with a deep understanding of ministry life. Our team will help match you with the counselor best suited to your needs and schedule. Spouses are welcome and encouraged to attend Intensives at no additional cost.
Although our ministry began on a ranch in Colorado, we now operate from office spaces in Tampa Bay and Kalamazoo, combining the convenience of city amenities with access to nature. Moreover, our Kentucky property provides retreat-style amenities in a limited capacity as we continue to develop the land. While our locations have evolved, our commitment to exceptional care remains unchanged.
Ongoing Coaching
Ongoing Coaching is conducted virtually via Zoom, providing regular, goal-oriented support for Christian leaders ready to take courageous steps toward personal, spiritual, and professional growth.
Restoration Team
Restoration Teams are designed to help a leader recover from crisis or moral failure. We surround the leader with a team, led by a BRM Professional Coach, that provides accountability, encouragement, and expertise to help them move through a thorough and robust restoration process.
House Calls
If your team needs help working through a specific issue, a House Call will provide a multi-day focused time with a BRM Counselor or Professional Coach at your location. Whether your team is in crisis mode, in the middle of a transition, or seeking preventative care, we believe this service could provide spiritual and emotional health for your team, creating ripple effects into your church and your community. Each House Call has a tailored approach to process the needs at hand and begin moving forward.
Resources
Unhindered Clinical Index (UCI) The “Unhindered Clinical Index” is a tool developed to help you uncover your emotional and spiritual health and lead you toward personal transformation. The UCI provides valuable personal insights about your story, your heart, and how you show up in life and leadership. It also points to next steps in your transformational journey. After completing the assessment, you will gain deeper insights through a personal or group UCI debrief. An expert will guide you through understanding your assessment results, unique strengths, and areas for growth. With newfound insights and guidance from your Debriefer, you will be equipped to embark on a transformative journey and implement actionable recommendations tailored to your needs. For more information, visit our website at https://blessingranch.org/unhindered-clinical-instrument/.
Books
Dr. Charity Byers and Dr. John Walker (founder of Blessing Ranch) have written two books to share their psychological and theological expertise as a guide to transformation. Unhindered: Aligning the Story of Your Heart and Unhindered – Thirty Days: Discover Healing, Freedom, & Power Within outline a pathway to emotional and spiritual growth which relies on the transformative work of God in our hearts and lives. Unhindered is written in a chapter format, providing a deeper look at the principles of transformation. Unhindered: Thirty Days provides daily readings with guided questions that introduce the principles of transformation. Just find your preferred style, as both books will guide you into deeper self-understanding and invite you into your next steps for growth. We also offer individual Coaching to personally guide you through the book material and challenge you toward your next steps.
Weekly Newsletter
Sign up for the Blessing Ranch Ministries newsletter and receive exclusive access to events, stories, and resources that will help you grow spiritually and personally. You can sign up online at https://blessingranch.org/resources/.
For scheduling, call (970) 495-0920 or email [email protected].
ADDRESS: 126 King Street, PO Box 153, Franklin Springs, GA 30639
PHONE: 706-498-5032
EMAIL: [email protected]
WEBSITE: healingspringsretreat.com
CONTACT: Dr. Harold Rhoades
COST: For prices for individual, couple, or group retreats, as well as counseling or retreat or leadership services, please call the office.
In our fast paced life, our most important relationships often suffer. We lose sense of ourselves and, at times, even our sense of direction and purpose. Healing Springs Retreat Center is a place to step outside the demands and drives of our world to make contact with God and His peace and presence. Whether it’s our personal lives, our marriages, or our ministries, Healing Springs Retreat Center is a place to step aside for a brief time to be loved on by God and to allow healing.
The setting is peaceful and serene. The retreat house is a place to experience God’s healing love. Each individual, couple, or group attending will have access to counseling and guidance with Dr. Harold Rhoades, a licensed psychologist with over 20 years of experience as a Christian Counselor and retreat facilitator. Each bedroom has its own bath and there is a completely equipped kitchen. Privacy in time of searching is important, and as there will at most be one couple or individual present at a time, privacy is assured. There is a beautiful two-acre pond available for rest and reflection as well as woods to walk in and spend time reflecting on the beauty of God’s world. During the stay, journaling will be encouraged and various books may be recommended which are relevant to the purpose of the person our couple on retreat.
ADDRESS: PO Box 1221, Dahlonega, GA 30533
PHONE: 404-474-0686
EMAIL: [email protected]
WEBSITE: shepherdsrefuge.org
CONTACT: Ruedi & Sandy Mettler, Host Couple
COST: Qualified guests are sponsored by partners of this 501 (c) (3) ministry.
Shepherd’s Refuge, located on 80 wooded acres in the North Georgia Mountains, offers a place of rest and relaxation to Pastors (full-time or bi-vocational), missionaries (serving full-time under the umbrella of an evangelical missionary organization), and ministry staff in a full-time leadership position. The Selah Cabin as well as the Shiloh Cabin can each accommodate an individual or a couple, the Shalom Cabin with the same accommodation style is under construction. There is a 4-nights minimum stay required. The Shepherd’s Lodge offers accommodation in one bedroom with its own bathroom, B&B style, and has a minimum stay of 2 nights. The ministry is for adults only, the primary focus being for individuals and couples to enjoy an intimate time with the Lord and with each other. The ministry is located near Dahlonega, Cleveland, and Helen, with opportunities to shop, sightsee, golf, hike, fish, and much more.
ADDRESS: Twin Falls, Idaho
PHONE: (208) 230-9705
WEBSITE: hishousetwinfalls.com
CONTACT: Rev. George and Fran Russell
COST: No cost for full-time pastors and spouses
His House of Twin Falls Idaho opens March 23, 2026 for pastors of rural churches that need a getaway from ministry for a week. The Russell's have been in ministry for 45 years and understand the challenges and joys that come from pastoring small rural churches. It is their desire to encourage, pray and give you a place to rest, renew, and refocus, so that you can go back with renewed purpose. As resident hosts, lodging and meals are provided at no cost to the rural pastor and family. Please check out the website for more information. [Information current as of 1/20/2026]
RETREAT ADDRESS: 3085 West Forrest Road, Freeport, IL 61032
MAILING ADDRESS: 401 Meadows Street, Polo, IL 61064
PHONE: 815-543-6250
EMAIL: [email protected]
WEBSITE: drmretreats.org
CONTACT: David and Louise Decker, Directors
COST: No cost for full-time pastors and spouses
Providing the gift of five-day retreats for full-time pastors and spouses Sunday evening through Friday morning; a serene environment for rest, prayer, reflection and fellowship; a beautiful 7.5-acre setting with five spacious suites with private baths. All meals are included.
ADDRESS: 17280 Lakeside Dr., Carlinville, IL 62626 (between St. Louis, MO and Springfield, IL off I-55)
PHONE: 217-854-4820
E-MAIL: [email protected]
WEBSITE: lakewilliamson.org
Owned and operated by the Illinois District Council of the Assemblies of God, Lake Williamson has been a trusted name in Christian hospitality for over 65+ years and strives to "Serve one another in Love" in the spirit of Galatians 5:13. Lake Williamson provides a year-round center for education, spiritual renewal, relaxation, and recreation through retreats, seminars, conferences, and camps.
While our facilities are reserved for camp, conference, and retreat groups we do offer the opportunity for our credentialed AG ministers to take a personal R&R around availability. Simply call our office for more information and calendar availability.
MAILING ADDRESS: PO Box 400, Ottawa, KS 66067
PHYSICAL ADDRESS: 1203 Finney Rd, Williamsburg, KS 66095
PHONE: 785-746-5418
E-MAIL: [email protected]
WEBSITE: www.hiswayministries.org
COST: Individuals - $40/ night; couples - $70/night; families - $100/night.
Provides spiritual and emotional support to pastors and their families who need a break from routines and stresses in a relaxed country setting amidst acres of meadows, wildflowers and buffalo. Small group retreats are also welcome.
RETREAT ADDRESS: 6701 Alongside Lane, Richland, MI 49083
MAILING ADDRESS: PO Box 587, Richland, MI 49083 (near Kalamazoo, MI)
PHONE: 269-447-2100
EMAIL: [email protected]
WEBSITE: alongsidecares.net
COST: Varies according to the program attended. See website for details.
ALONGSIDE is a professional counseling ministry dedicated to helping missionaries, pastors, ministry leaders, and their families grow in personal wholeness, healthy relationships, and ministry effectiveness. We offer counseling and care retreats to help people in ministry find the support and tools they need to live out their calling with passion and hope.
Our 125-acre Richland campus in Southwest Michigan provides a peaceful, natural setting for your retreat. Our retreats are facilitated by on-site, licensed counselors who come from a variety of ministry backgrounds. And our programs for kids and teen provide intentional, ag-appropriate care for our younger participants.
ADDRESS: 3000 Mount Hope Road, Grass Lake, MI 49240
PHONE: 517-225-2895
WEBSITE: faholo.org
COST: Two free nights per year to credential holders
Owned and operated by the Michigan Ministry Network, FaHoLo is an ideal setting for individuals or families to experience renewal. FaHoLo, on 175 beautiful acres, offers hotel style accommodations in the Conference Center that also houses an indoor pool and hot tub. Enjoy walking trails, swimming or canoeing on Tim’s Lake, basketball, volleyball, or the exercise room.
Credentialed Assemblies of God pastors can experience two renewing nights with Christ-like hospitality for you and your family. Reservations must be made in advance and are based on availability.
ADDRESS: 311 Sherwood Drive, Branson, MO 65616
PHONE: 972-259-0700
E-MAIL: [email protected]
WEBSITE: bethnuahministries.com
CONTACT: Laura Mullenix or Tom Mullenix (214) 876-8130
COST: No cost to ministry wives, and a donation is appreciated for other services. Ministry couples’ retreats and respites request a suggested donation but are not required.
For 20 years, BethNuah Ministries has ministered specifically to wives of those in ministry. We have branched out recently to include ministry couples’ retreats.
Laura is available to pastors’ wives for pastoral counseling by phone and/or email. Feel free to contact her anytime.
Because life and ministry change for us, we have opened a new avenue for caring for and providing respite to those in ministry.
“Respite Care in the Ozarks”
With 50 years of ministry experience, both in the pulpit and through international missions, Tom and Laura have opened their hearts and home to others who need respite care. They offer a completely renovated and spacious private suite, with a living area, outdoor patio with a lake view, and other amenities. This home sits on and overlooks Taneycomo lake offering a beautiful and peaceful Respite Care in the Ozarks.
This respite care includes a suite with a king-size bed, a private entrance, coffee, some meals, and time for pastoral counsel with Tom and Laura for couples, as well as plenty of time to enjoy the area!
No children or pets. Must be able to navigate stairs. Email for more information.
ADDRESS: 13705 Cottonwood Canyon Rd, Bozeman, MT 59718
PHONE: 406-763-4566
CONTACT: Ted & Laura Roth
EMAIL: [email protected]
WEBSITE: mountaintopretreat.org
COST: Please see our website for current rates.
Located 10 miles south of Bozeman, Montana, in a private, picturesque setting on the shoulder of Wheeler Mountain, Mountain Top Retreat offers a secluded location adjacent to the Gallatin National Forest. The environment is perfect for those seeking a peaceful place for renewal, or a base camp to explore the Gallatin National Forest or Yellowstone National Park.
Guesthouses ranging from two to six bedrooms are set in a mountain meadow with a beautiful view of Cottonwood Canyon and the surrounding mountains. Each guest house is modern, private, and completely furnished to make your stay comfortable and allow unhurried time for rest and renewal. On-site biblical counseling services are available. For further details and current rates, please see our website.
PHONE: 336-877-4443
ADDRESS: 132 Jarvis Circle, West Jefferson, NC 28694
WEBSITE: hishighplaces.org
Contact: Jennifer Hart, Intake Coordinator
EMAIL: [email protected]
COST: Varies depending on length and structure of visit
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His High Places is a non-profit Christian Counseling Ministry that specializes in “ministering to those who minster”. We help our clients find healing and wholeness through Christian counseling, restoration, and spiritual direction. Ministry burnout, ministry crossroads, anxiety, depression, infidelity, and pornography are just some of the issues we deal with on a regular basis.
All sessions are conducted one-on-one in a private setting. We have over thirty years of experience made up of highly trained and gifted team members. We have worked with thousands of clients, the majority of whom are living in victory and still walking out the breakthrough they experienced here. Set in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains of Western North Carolina, on the banks of the New River, His High Places was founded in July of 1980 by Sam and Anita McMillan. Our approach is Biblically based, and Christ centered. A typical stay includes 4 nights and 5 days in a retreat style setting, that includes a private bedroom and bath and 20 hours of one-on-one individual counseling. Our goal is to address the root issues to help our clients find healing and wholeness. In addition to counseling, there are also assignments, instructional DVD teachings, good food, unstructured "reflection time" and lots of prayer. Out of this balanced approach the Holy Spirit is free to minister what is needed and direct us in a "game plan" for a changed life back home.
ADDRESS: 2198 Ripshin Mountain Road, Roan Mountain, TN 37687
PHONE: 423-772-4269
E-MAIL: [email protected]
WEBSITE: www.fairhaven-ministries.org
CONTACT: Robert Ulrich, Director of Operations
COST: Please call or visit our website for accommodation, lodge and meeting room rates.
Each of the 14 chalets/cottages has a living room, kitchen, bathroom, bedroom with queen-size bed, and loft with two twin-size beds. With a queen sleeper sofa in the living room, units sleep up to six guests. A three-bedroom, two-bath house is also available, and will sleep up to 8 guests. Linens and towels are furnished and kitchens are fully equipped. The chalets/cottages and lodges have no television or telephone, but telephone and limited wifi and cell service are available at the lodges. Guests have a perfect spot to get away and find rest and restoration in Jesus Christ.
Fairhaven Ministries is located in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains of East Tennessee. Within easy driving distance are many activities—hiking, white-water rafting, horseback riding, swimming and boating, world famous Rhododendron gardens, antique shopping, and sightseeing. Please visit our website for more information.
ADDRESS: 24657 CR448, Van, TX 75790 (30 miles NW of Tyler, TX)
PHONE: 1-800-962-2267 or 903-266-3300
E-MAIL: [email protected]
WEBSITE: skyranch.org
Sky Ranch is nestled deep in the heart of east Texas and provides the perfect setting for your next retreat. Participants enjoy non-stop fun and excitement in an inviting and nature-rich setting where God is free to work in the hearts and lives of all who attend. Perfect for any size retreat, experiences can be tailored to meet the needs of 15 to a group of 900. More information is available at https://skyranch.org/pages/van-texas-retreats
Sky Ranch offers three additional locations:
Cave Springs, Oklahoma: https://skyranch.org/pages/cave-springs-oklahoma-retreats
Horn Creek, Colorado: https://skyranch.org/pages/horn-creek-colorado-retreats
Ute Trail, Colorado: https://skyranch.org/pages/ute-trail-colorado-retreats
ADDRESS: P.O. Box 415, Mariposa, CA 95338
PHONE: 209-966-2998
E-MAIL: [email protected]
WEBSITE: hospitalityhomes.org
COST: Service fees based on length of stay in each home. Total is per family, couple, or individual: 2-3 nights, $90; 4-7 nights, $150.
Makahiki Ministries (Hospitality Homes) has many hospitality homes in the U.S. and some overseas. Some are vacant, others have a resident host family. This is a ministry of rest and hospitality serving the needs of Christian pastors, missionaries, and workers in Christian ministries.
Contact: Allen and Doris Tyndall at #704-796-1784
REGIONAL LOCATIONS: at pastorcare.org
E-MAIL: [email protected]
WEBSITE: pastorcare.org
PastorCare is an ever-expanding network of individuals who share a common heart for helping God’s Ministering Servants and their families. Our desire is to serve as a collaborative support network for hurting pastors and their families, providing practical assistance, ongoing support, mentoring, and help connect them to opportunities to "rest, refuel, or pray."
ADDRESS: 13455 Celia Berryhill Rd, Okmulgee, OK 74447
PHONE: 918-758-4147
WEBSITE: pastoralcareinc.com
CONTACT: Jim L. Fuller, Executive Director
Pastoral Care is one of the largest and most comprehensive ministries especially designed to encourage our pastors all across the United States. We understand the complexities and demands that pastors face every day. PCI has helped thousands of pastors with legal help, counseling, limited medical assistance, vacation get-a-ways, auto repair, carpentry, food, prayer, and much more. We are a free and confidential service.
Free 5-day, 4-night Retreats for Pastors and Spouses are offered to rest and be encouraged. There are no seminars or time shares. We thank pastors for what they do for the Kingdom of God!
pastoralcare.org is one of the greatest resources for pastors and churches anywhere. We have a list of practical ministry helps that are written in Word format that can be easily modified, such as placing the church logo or any other information on these forms. There are how-tos of the ministry, counseling ideas, baptismal forms, pastor appreciation ideas, and so much more! Our goal is to not re-invent the wheel but allow others to easily have access to forms they need to make their church or ministry run more efficiently. The forms are free.
Retreats in Colorado, New York and Texas
ADDRESS: PO Box 700, Divide, CO 80814
PHONE: 1-888-766-7227
EMAIL: [email protected]
WEBSITE: sonscaperetreats.org
CONTACT: Olivia Trimble, Retreat Coordinator ([email protected])
PRESIDENT/RETREAT LEADER: Giles Armstrong ([email protected])
COST: $2,995/couple or single. Scholarships available.
For over four decades, SonScape Retreats has offered retreats that bring rest, renewal, and real life change. Our retreats are open to pastors, missionaries, parachurch leaders and their spouses. Guests are guided through our proven 7-day model by experienced staff retreat leaders to help deepen intimacy with Christ and discover balance for everyday life. Each retreat is limited to four couples/singles with times for group interaction, private sessions with retreat leaders, and personal time with God. Guests stay in beautiful accommodations and enjoy delicious meals.
