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A retreat for ministry couples
The Shepherds’ Table
Room for your soul. Time for your marriage. A small gathering for those who spend their lives caring for others.
6 daysLimited to 5 couplesPastors · Ministry leaders · Missionaries
Known beyond the calling
Come as a couple, with room to be yourselves.
Ministry can fill the calendar while leaving little room to notice how you are doing—with God, within yourself, and with one another. Even time away can become another place to serve.
The Shepherds’ Table is a six-day retreat for pastors, ministry leaders, missionaries, and their spouses to step out of familiar responsibilities and attend to the life they share. You do not need a polished story or a ministry success to bring.
Your calling matters. So do the two people carrying it.
The proposed retreat rhythm
Space to receive. Time to reconnect.
A thoughtful balance of biblical reflection, shared conversation, personal rest, and time together as a couple.
Make room for each other.
Guided couple conversations make space to listen, name shared pressures, and notice what your relationship needs in this season.
Gather around the table.
Small-group conversation offers opportunities to hear from other ministry couples, share honestly at your own pace, and receive encouragement.
Carry a gentler rhythm home.
Reflect on boundaries, rest, and practical habits that can help you care for your soul and marriage when ordinary responsibilities resume.
A rhythm with breathing room
Enough guidance to go deeper. Enough space to rest.
- Brief biblical teaching with time to reflect
- Guided Scripture reading and prayer
- Private conversation and unhurried time as a couple
- Small-group conversation without pressure to disclose
- Personal quiet, rest, and space away from ministry demands
- A practical next step to carry into life at home
Before you come
A few helpful questions.
Do we need to be in a crisis to attend?
No. The retreat is designed to make room for renewal and connection, including before ministry becomes unsustainable.
Is this a marriage counseling intensive?
This is a shared retreat for spiritual renewal and connection as a couple. It does not replace individual counseling, marriage counseling, or specialized clinical care. If you need focused support, begin a conversation about the most appropriate care pathway.
Will we be asked to share personal details?
You may choose how much to share. The aim is thoughtful companionship, with respect for each couple’s boundaries. Group confidentiality expectations and their limits will be explained in advance.
What does it cost, and what is included?
Early Bird registration is $975 when registering 90 or more days ahead. Regular registration is $1,300. Late registration, 30 days or less before the retreat, is $1,500. You will receive clear details about lodging, meals, payment, and cancellation terms before making a commitment.
How do we express interest?
Use the inquiry link to tell us you are interested in The Shepherds’ Table. Please keep your message brief and avoid highly sensitive counseling details.
Take the next step
You care for others. Make room to receive care together.
Ask about this gathering for five ministry couples and the next steps as plans take shape.
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