Description
The Shepherd’s House, a ministry of Practical Shepherding, exists to provide weary and discouraged pastors and their spouses with a place of rest, renewal, and spiritual encouragement. Through a network of retreat locations across the United States and abroad, the ministry offers pastors a free, two-night retreat designed to help them step away from the pressures of ministry, care for their souls, and reconnect with God. The Shepherd’s House reflects the conviction that healthy churches require healthy pastors and that intentional rest, reflection, and pastoral care are essential components of long-term ministry effectiveness.
Features
- Books
- Related resources
- Articles
- Podcast
- Pastoral internship template
- National and international retreat network
Practical Applications
- Use a Shepherd’s House retreat as part of your annual self-care and ministry sustainability plan to maintain spiritual, emotional, and physical health.
- Read through the application materials and retreat information with your spouse to identify goals for renewal, reflection, and relationship strengthening during your stay.
- Try scheduling a retreat following a particularly demanding ministry season, major church transition, building project, conflict, or leadership challenge.
