Stillwater Sanctuary provides fully funded retreat getaways for pastors and ministry families to experience rest, renewal, and time away from ministry demands.
We believe pastors should not have to earn rest. They should simply be cared for.
Pastors are carrying significant emotional, spiritual, and relational burdens.
In our survey of ministry leaders:
Most reported difficulty taking meaningful time away from ministry.
Many described feeling emotionally exhausted or overwhelmed.
Nearly all expressed a desire for uninterrupted rest and renewal.
Stillwater Sanctuary exists to help meet that need.
Become a prayer partner church.
Receive monthly prayer updates and join us in praying for pastors and ministry families.
Know a pastor who could benefit from time away?
Church leaders may nominate pastors or ministry familes for a future retreat opportunity.
Help provide a retreat for a pastor or ministry family.
Church gifts help cover:
lodging
groceries
welcome baskets
guest support
Volunteer opportunities may include:
welcome basket preparation
grocery shopping
retreat set up
administrative support
Step 1 - A church leader submits a nomination.
Step 2 - Stillwater Sanctuary reviews nominations.
Step 3 - Selected pastors receive an invitation to apply.
Step 4 - Approved applicants are matched with a retreat opportunity.
Step 5 - Pastors enjoy a fully funded retreat designed for deep rest and renewal.
Conferences
Training
Schedules
Programming
Expectations
Rest
Renewal
Flexibility
Quiet
Hospitality
We intentionally provide space rather than schedules.
No sessions. No assignments No ministry expectations.
Just room to breathe.
Who can nominate a pastor?
Pastors, elders, board members, denominational leaders, and ministry supervisors.
Does nomination guarantee a retreat?
No. Nominations help us identify potential guests and invite them to apply.
Is there a cost to the pastor?
No. Retreats are fully funded through the generosity of donors and church partners.
Can churches sponsor a specific pastor?
No. To ensure fairness and maintain our mission, retreat recipients are selected through our application and review process.
Are pastors required to participate in activites?
No. Retreats are intentionally unstructured.