REST
Step Away.
Sometimes the most faithful thing you can do for your church, your family, and your calling is simply to stop.
Find Rest Here
The Pastor's Refuge is a place for pastors who just need a break or are struggling with isolation, loneliness and burnout. In our experience, rest and rejuvenation go hand and hand.
The Pastor's Refuge offers plenty of ways to unplug and play. Whether it’s:
Fishing
Still waters, mountain streams, and quiet lake shorelines
Trap Shooting
Pure outdoor fun with friends — clays, laughs, and fresh air
Playing Golf
Fairways surrounded by nature with zero ministry demands
Whitetail Deer Hunting (Seasonal)
Field fellowship and peaceful early morning timber
Turkey Hunting (Seasonal)
Spring mornings in the woods with calls, stillness, and good company
Hog Hunting (Seasonal)
Action-packed evenings and a memorable test of patience and skill
Massage Therapy
Physical tension relief designed to help your body truly exhale
Working a puzzle
Quiet hours by the fire or picture windows with tea or coffee
Reading a book
Time to lose yourself in an inspiring book without guilt
Playing cornhole & other fun opportunities
Unforced laughter, fresh air, and friendly games
Or just taking a nap
Deep, uninterrupted rest in a peaceful, schedule-free room
THE PASTOR'S REFUGE EXPERIENCE
Space to breathe, fish, talk, and simply be.
Choose your own adventure with days that are yours to spend in whatever way restores and renews you. At night we will gather around the table or eat a meal and share experiences, stories, and life with new friends.
Entirely yours to make your own, our hope for each retreat guest is that they leave us lighter — taking home new friendships, fresh resources and lifelong support.
The best part: it’s free.
100% scholarship funded for vocational pastors & spouses.
“There is something about getting away from it all and reconnecting with nature that brings balance to your life.”
FELLOWSHIP & THE OUTDOORS
Bryan Sparks • One Church, TX
“There is something about getting away from it all and reconnecting with nature that brings balance to your life. It’s a time to be still, to process, and to refocus on the things that are really important. The only things that makes the outdoor experience better is to go with people that you love to spend time with.”
“Every time I get the opportunity to go on a hunt or fishing trip with Chris I jump on the opportunity. I always know that we are going to hunt a lot, eat some really good food, and laugh more times than any one person could ever count. Thanks Chris for being such a great friend, always having a listening ear, and consistently providing a great hunt time and time again.”
Bryan Sparks
One Church, TX
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Because of You
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