Retreats

REST Retreats are three-day events designed to create a pause from the stress, pressure, and frantic pace of life in ministry. 

2025 Retreat Calendar

The aftermath of Hurricane Helene has placed a tremendous emotional, physical, and spiritual burden on pastors and their families in Western North Carolina. Our retreats are a space where pastors and their spouses can find rest, renewal, and encouragement. During this challenging season, we want to ensure that those most affected have the first opportunity to experience the healing and restoration our retreats offer.

June 26-28

July 17-19

August 7-9

September 11-13

October 16-18

Itinerary

Anapauo is the Greek word for rest – it means to relax, refresh, and gain relief from the toil of life. At our events, you will enjoy fellowship with other ministry leaders, encouragement in ministry life, and biblical teaching that renews your spirit for Kingdom work. Our desire is that these three days of REST will have a lasting impact on the lives and ministries of those who attend.

Dress Code: Anapauo retreats are designed to create an atmosphere of rest and relaxation. Be comfortable and dress casually. However, those who are planning to golf will need a shirt with a collar and shorts/pants that are not blue jeans.

  • 12pm Lunch

    1:30-3:00pm Introduction & Session 1

    3:00-6:00pm Leisure Time

    6:00pm Dinner

    7:30-9:00pm Session 2

  • 9:00am Breakfast

    10:00-11:30am Session 3

    12:00-6:00pm Off-site Lunch &Leisure Time

    7:00pm Dinner

    8:00pm Wrap Up Session & Activity

  • 10:00am Breakfast & Check Out

We are blessed by the kindness and generosity of our ministry partners who invest in the lives and well-being of pastors, ministry leaders, and their spouses. Because of your generosity, we are able to provide needed resources and events at no cost to our attendees.