If you are a small church pastor, we want to give you the gift of a few days away in a quiet setting where you can be refreshed. This retreat is designed especially for the leader of a small church of 150 people or less in attendance on a Sunday morning.
As a result, Small Church Connections is planning retreats where pastors and spouses, if they are able to come, can spend a few days away from their churches with other small church pastors. It will be a time of spiritual refreshment, workshops and time to relax. It will also be a time to connect with other pastors who understand the struggles and joys of pastoring a small church.
Cost: Small Church Connections is trying to keep the cost down for pastors as we understand that many don’t have extra cash. The cost will be $175 per person or $250 per couple for each retreat. This will cover the cost of hotel room and most meals.
Upcoming Retreats
Southern Ontario Small Church Pastors’ Retreat – Monday November 11, 2024 at 7:00 pm until November 14, 2024 at 10:00 am. Please note: Registration for this retreat is closed.
The Alberta Small Church Pastors’ Retreat (April 29 to May 2, 2024) was well attended. People from different denominations enjoyed being with other small church pastors and their spouses. They were able to discuss issues that pertain to the small church, pray with each other and encourage each other. Many were asking when the next retreat will be.
Read what those who have attended retreats thought about them:
A much needed & very beneficial time of connection with other small church ministry couples in the same or similar situations.
Alberta retreat
It was a great atmosphere of encouragement and connection. What I appreciated was not having “big church guys” tell us small church guys how to lead.
Alberta retreat
I loved the entertainment on the first evening, being pampered by the amazing breakfasts, the banquet and getting away for a time of rest, refocus and refuel.
Southern Ontario retreat
It was perfect. There was fellowship, worship, great food, and helpful and insightful information. Also enjoyed the table talk in the evenings and the entertainment the first night.
Southern Ontario retreat
I greatly appreciated this retreat. It was a wonderful mix of encouraging content, discussion, time for retreat and good conversation with other leaders. It was obvious that a ton of care went into putting on this retreat and those of us who attended were greatly cared about and cared for.
Maritime retreat
It exceeded my expectations in many ways. Connecting with other small church pastors was refreshing and beneficial.