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Pastoral Health Ministry

Works on ministries that will aid the pastor and his/her family in the success of their mission. This ministry will oversee such areas as:

Pastoral Health will explore and implement other ministries that it may deem beneficial to the pastoral family.

Retreat Centers

Pastors do you need time away from the hustle and hurry of your ministry?
Is it hard for you to find time alone with your spouse?
Are the demands on you so much that the demands are taking a toll on your own family?
If so, then you need to get away and be alone with your spouse and the Lord, Jesus Christ.

These retreat centers give you the chance to rest, relax, pray and listen to God, all done in a beautiful setting.

There were no busy schedules that I had to make, no phone calls to answer, no emails to respond too....nothing. Just quietness before the Lord, great food, relaxation and beautiful scenery!

I urge any full time Pastor to check out these Web sites and reserve a week today for you and your spouse. You will be glad that you did.

Alongside Ministries
Richland, Michigan
Alongside is a Christian counseling and retreat ministry geared to the unique needs of Christian leaders, especially pastors and missionaries. At an Alongside retreat, you'll find a safe place--a place where caring, professional counselors can come alongside you as you seek healing and renewed strength for ministry.

Broom Tree Ministries
Delafield, Wisconsin
Broom Tree Ministries is a retreat center that offers 5 day spiritual retreats available for full time Christian pastors and their spouses. Retreat agenda is for participants to spend large blocks of time alone with God in prayer, rest, Bible study and time alone with their spouse. Daily schedule set by participants. Dinner together is required. All meals and lodging provided at no cost. They also from time to time will conduct (upon request) spiritual retreats for key lay leaders and their spouses.

Capernaum Inn - Leadership Conference & Retreat Center
Lake Wales, Florida
Capernaum Ministries offers an opportunity to combine a Florida lakefront vacation for spiritual restoration and tranquility with an opportunity for counseling, to explore personal and professional needs.

Charlevoix Camp
Charlevoix, Michigan

Davidson Clergy Center
Davidson, North Carolina
Located in the historic college town of Davidson, North Carolina, the Davidson Clergy Center (DCC) is a place for clergy, church professionals, and missionaries to be restored in mind, body, and spirit. The Center provides access to the highest level of professional services through unique Five-Day Program with:

Physical screening providing vital health information and services:

Counseling sessions are located at the Davidson Clergy Center. The physical training takes place at the neighboring Lake Norman YMCA, and blood work is administered at the Carolinas Medical Center’s Clinic within the YMCA.

Nehemiah Ministries
Owosso, Michigan
Nehemiah Ministries offers rest, renewal and restoration for clergy families in a retreat setting situated on 130 acres nestled in the Maple River Valley, five miles south of Owosso, Michigan. They provide a natural haven where individuals, couples and families can withdraw from their normal environment to rest, relax and enjoy God's creation.

Pastors Retreat Network

The experience will profoundly affect your life and ministry—by changing your heart and helping you regain your perspective.

Imagine the renewal and refreshment you will gain as you:

* Rest, without having to keep an eye on the clock
* Spend time in prayer and Scripture reading
* Take a walk and let God speak to you
* Enjoy a meal with your hosts and fellow retreat guests
* Read a good book
* Nap, talk, play, meditate, or simply enjoy the view
* Contemplate, journal or discuss the day’s experiences
* Enjoy a “date” with your spouse
* Grab a new friend and explore the community

I was privileged to participate in a week at the Pastor’s Retreat Network at the end of the summer in 2005. It was truly a week of spiritual formation. We were given a planned daily listing of spiritual readings. I found these to be very helpful in guiding my Bible study, reading, prayer and meditation.

Set in the middle of an Amish community, the scenery was very tranquil. It was conducive to my plan of moving to a new place with God. The time of rest helped in renewing spiritual health allowing a week of deep introspection, allowing God to shed light on my heart, mind, attitude and motivation.

The leaders of the spiritual week were truly devoted to the plan that everyone experience renewal. I was able to have great discussions and times of prayer with the other persons staying at the center that week. The last night of the week we celebrated communion together. It was one of the most meaningful

Times of remembering the love of Jesus that I have ever experience. I was truly blessed by the week and cannot wait to have the honor of another.

Julie Wiseman
Pastor of Music and Worship
Eagle Ridge Church of God
jaw@erchog.org

Quiet Place Ministries

Mark 6:31 "Come... to a quiet place and get some rest."

Our purpose is to provide a retreat for individuals, married couples, and families involved in Christian ministry. At no charge, pastors, missionaries, and those in Christian service can enjoy a time of renewal, relaxation, and refreshment. We invite them to "come..... to a quiet place and get some rest." Mark 6:31 NIV

Directors are Brian and Theresa Hendrick. Their office is in Jackson, Michigan.

The Shalom House
New London and Suring, Wisconsin
The Shalom House is a retreat ministry which offers a place where pastors can relax, refresh and refocus. Time here is unstructured, whether it is used to read, think, study, listen to God's voice or reconnect with family. They offer two locations: New London and Suring, both in Wisconsin.

St. Francis Retreat Center
DeWitt, Michigan
We invite you to join us for a Sabbath Time Retreat.

These retreats, held regularly for pastoral leaders, offer an opportunity to enter into an environment of rest, prayer, worship, spiritual companionship and support for engaging in the excellent practice of ministry.

The plan for a sabbath time retreat.

Sabbath Time Retreats welcome Christian pastoral ministers, lay and ordained of all denominations (or non-affiliated) to gather as colleagues, finding common ground in the call to Christian ministry and its challenges.

Each Sabbath time retreat runs for two overnights. The first evening begins at 7 pm, and includes an orientation and optional evening prayer. On the next day, you will have 3 meals, the option to attend morning and evening prayer, as well as a collegial sharing session. The final morning concludes with a gathering time and blessing after breakfast.

During leisure time, you may wish to avail yourself of the beautiful grounds and quiet nooks throughout the Retreat Center.

St. Louis Campground

M-46 and Bagley Road, 2 miles east of St. Louis
Mailing address: 8489 N. Baley Road, St. Louis, MI 48880; 989-681-2581

The Lodge
Buchanan, Michigan
The Lodge is a place for pastoral couples and others involved in church leadership and para-church organizations in search of spiritual renewal, restored relationships, and physical relaxation. Originally built as a private summer residence on the St. Joseph River in southwest Michigan, this 82 acre French country estate has been turned into a Pastors' Retreat for those desiring to experience the joy of renewal in Christ. The Lodge offers four- and ten-day retreat for pastors and their wives.

Warner Camp

1 mile north of Grand Junction on Lester Lake
Grand Junction, Michigan