Pastors Need Rest.
The numbers are staggering.
According to a recent Barna Group study, 8 out of the 10 most Post-Christian cities in America are in (or border) New England states. While this part of our country sparked the two Great Spiritual Awakenings, residents here identify as atheist or agnostic at a higher rate than ever.
If New England were a country, it would be considered an unreached people group.
Many call New England “the Pastor’s Graveyard” because pastors and their spouses here experience discouragement more than any other part of America. With the odds stacked against them, many simply walk away.
When the Pastor’s Encouragement Retreat began nearly twenty-five years ago, more than 50% of pastors were leaving New England each year discouraged.
Among the pastors who attend this free retreat, the number of pastors who leave New England to serve elsewhere has decreased from 50% to just 7%, the national average.
The Pastor's Encouragement Retreat renews and refreshes church leaders.
From Maine to Connecticut, from Vermont to Rhode Island, pastors report that their most effective years came after an experience at the retreat.
The New England Pastors retreat is made possible through generous gifts from people who love and support those in New England. Your gift of $500.00 paves the way for a New England pastor and spouse to join us at the retreat.
What happens at the New England Pastors Retreat?
Worship
New England Pastors are given the opportunity to hear from, learn from, and worship with some of the best speakers and worship leaders in the Christian community today.
Connections
Because churches in New England are so far apart, pastors have a hard time connecting with each other. The Pastors Retreat offers an opportunity for pastors to form friendships with each other.
Momentum
Pastors who attend the retreat leave renewed and ready for another year of service. Many have incredible success rate in their home churches because of the momentum that they gain at the retreat.
