Shepherd 2 Shepherd
Meaningful Work. Unforgettable Experiences.
The Need
Support The Ministry
An alarming number of pastors:
Retire or resign from ministry early
Experience stress-related physical and mental health problems
Fall into destructive sin patterns
Carry unresolved disappointment, hurt, betrayal, and heartache
The Vision
Reinforcing Our Commitment
To provide a safe place where pastors can be real, remove their masks, and unpack the baggage they are carrying
To be an experienced voice to speak into pastors’ and their spouses’ lives
To maintain a relaxing, refreshing, and refueling atmosphere
To build or repair a spiritual and emotional foundation for effective pastoral leadership
Launching The Ministry
One Step at a Time
PHASE ONE
Beautiful retreat suite that can accommodate up to two couples
PHASE TWO
Construction of a retreat center to host 6-8 couples at a time
Funds Needed For Phase 1
Your prayers and continued support will help us reach our goals.
$150,000 - First year operating expenses and startup costs
We are trusting the Lord to provide the resources needed to set up and continue the ministry in order to be a blessing to pastors and their churches at no cost to them.
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Promotion, including website and brochure development
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Furnishing the lower level pastors’ suites
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Overhead expenses, cleaning and maintenance
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Food and daily essentials for guests
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Lodging and meals for overnight in the mountains for guests
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Ministry library and resources
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Travel sponsorships and special gifts and care packages for pastors and spouses
Retreat Tracks
Attend A Shepherd 2 Shepherd Retreat
2-3 Day Getaway
Making a Difference
• Casual conversation based on your needs and comfort level
• Deals with basic concerns - with this limited time, we want you to relax and share what is important to you
3-4 Day Debrief
Going Even Deeper
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Review of a life timeline
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Unpacking the 5Cs (crisis, conflict, criticism, concerns, and change) and how they have impacted the wellbeing of the pastor, his or her spouse and family, and the church
6 Day Full Debrief
Tackling the Issue
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Deals with timelines, loss, grief, and offloading in depth
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Includes a mid-week overnight trip to a mountain cabin, B&B, or retreat center