FEC is committed to providing vetted and helpful tools for its leaders to pursue spiritual health and vibrancy in their daily, individual lives. We urge pastors to build tangible, intentional elements into their rhythms to pursue health and well-being, and urge churches to include provisions such as Sabbaticals, retreat opportunities, and printed/media resources into their budgets and time allotments for those serving in ministry leadership.
We resource that emphasis by providing recommended tools, outlets, and opportunities for pastors and leaders to access. The links below are regularly being expanded and enhanced. Leaders are encouraged to utilize them and check often for additions, and to contact the FEC office with questions or requests for further assistance.
Additional Self-care Provisions & Resources:
Personal / Couple Getaways and Retreat Centers
Note: The organizations and facilities referenced here represent those known to offer discounted or complimentary resources to pastors. Their inclusion does not imply FEC’s endorsement of their specific doctrinal beliefs, practices, or positions.
- Miracle Camp – Lawton MI (FEC’s affiliate camp)
- LifeChange Camp – Clinton, MO (FEC’s affiliate camp)
- The Springs – Oldenburg, IN
- Deer Ridge Ministries – Freeport, IL
- Innkeeper Ministries/The New Frontier Ministries – Lewisburg, OH
- Minister’s Escape — Rocksprings, TX (Camp Eagle)
- Broom Tree Ministries – Delafield, WI
- Spruce Lake – Canadensis, PA
- Shepherds Refuge – Turners Corner, GA
- Sandy Cove – North East, MD
- The Cove – Asheville, NC (Billy Graham Center)
- Walt Crow Center – Oklahoma City, OK
- Engedi Retreat – Steamboat Springs, CO
- The Oaks – Lake Hughes, CA
- Fairhaven Ministries – Roan Mountain, TX
- The Kineo Center – Puerto Real, Puerto Rico
- Sonscape Retreats – Divide, CO
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Teamness Pastor Getaways – Nashville, TN
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Harvest Foundation – Various locations
- Revive Initiative — Lake Tawakoni, East Texas
Referral Lists of Free or Discounted Retreat Centers:
- Pastoral & Ministry Leader Retreat Centers – compiled by Focus on the Family
- List of Pastor’s Retreats and Getaways – compiled by Christianity Today
- Thriving Clergy Pastor Retreat Locations – compiled by the Wesleyan Church
- Pastor Retreat Centers – compiled by My-Pastor.com
- Top 20 Ideas for Pastor Retreats and Getaways – compiled by Church Relevance
- Rest, Renewal & Refreshment For Ministry Families – compiled by Leading and Loving It
- Christian Pastor Retreats – compiled by Chris & Becca Seymour, retreathood.com
- R & R Resources for those in Ministry — Part 1: States A–M—Luke 9:23 Ministries
- R & R Resources for those in Ministry — Part 1: States N–Z—Luke 9:23 Ministries
- Retreat Centers, USA — compiled by Shepherd’s Fold Ministries
