Where Can I Find Help for Hurting Pastors
Help for Hurting Pastors
Our desire is to walk with those who are struggling. Often times those who need to talk fail to do so because of fear that it may hinder their future ministry. If you find that you cannot contact one of our national or field staff for help please take advantage of the following helping ministries.
LeaderCare Hotline 1-888-789-1911
All calls are confidential and the counsellor is a trained professional. You will be asked to leave a message and he will get back with you within a short period of time.
They also provide Wounded Ministers Retreats which several of our pastoral couples have attended and have found them very helpful. LifeWay and the CCSB cover the cost for this retreat.
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Wounded Ministers Retreats
Who Ministers to the Minister?
LeaderCare, a ministry of LifeWay Christian Resources
How?
One way is through the Wounded Ministers Retreats
What Are They?
The Wounded Ministers Retreats are designed to provided healing and hope for ministers and spouses experiencing emotional, mental and spiritual pain.
Individuals attending the retreats have experienced any number of problems.
These include, but are not limited to:
• Church and/or Staff Conflicts
• Forced Termination
• Depression and/or Anxiety
• Marital Conflict
• Divorce and/or Separation
• Burnout and/or Stress
• Infidelity
• Addictions
• Pornography
• And so forth…
Common Questions Asked
“Will I be the only one with my problem at the retreat?”
Perhaps, but not likely. Individuals are not isolated or made to feel guilty. Rather, the environment is one of acceptance and hope.
“Will my attendance be confidential?”
Yes! Retreats are scheduled to provide a safe and confidential environment. Confidentiality is stressed with participants and staff.
“What if I am single, separated, or my spouse cannot attend?”
Is our preference for minister and spouse to attend, however, singles are welcome as are individuals whose spouse cannot attend. The divorced or separated minister and spouse are welcome.
“Is childcare provided?”
No. Due to the intense process of the retreat, arrangements must be made for children to be cared for.
How Do I Apply?
Any minister and spouse are eligible, but acceptance to a retreat is based on the following criteria.
• Completion of a Wounded Ministers Application Form (one per individual)
• Screening and approval of applications by a team of professionals at LeaderCare.
• Notification of approval to applicants.
Can I Afford To Attend?
Yes! Due to the generous gifts from individuals, churches, and the commitment of LifeWay all expenses for Southern Baptist ministers and spouses are covered. This includes travel, lodging, meals and fees for the retreat. Non-Southern Baptist ministers and spouses are charged a fee. In addition, the CCSB Church Health Team is able to provide financial help for those pastors and spouses interested in attending a Wounded Ministers Retreat from Canada.
For More Information Contact:
LeaderCare of LifeWay Christian Resources
Toll Free LeaderCare Hotline
1-888-789-1911
email:
woundedministers@lifeway.com
LeaderCare Website
Dr. Dallas E. Speight
LeaderCare Retreat Specialist and Counselor
615-251-2843
Fax: 615-251-5618
All Inquiries Are Confidential
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What is OASIS RETREAT?
Sponsored by:
Campus Crusade for Christ
Box 300
Vancouver BC V6C 2X3
Directors: Pete & Shirley Unrau OASIS RETREAT Directors
Ph: 604-850-8795; 1-800-563-1106 Ext. 211 email
punrau@direct.ca
What is an Oasis Retreat?
OASIS is a "small group" 5 day retreat at Cedar Springs Retreat Center Sumas WA (maximum 20 people-couples &/or singles) sponsored by Campus Crusade for Christ Canada for those in church or missions ministry. Here the special spiritual psychological mental physical and leadership needs of those in professional Christian ministry are understood and addressed. You don't have to drown while rescuing the perishing.
The atmosphere is designed to provide safety and confidentiality with a mature professional godly staff who will listen and counsel with wisdom and understanding. The teaching sessions by highly qualified pastors missionaries and psychologists will focus on the "red flag" pitfalls in life and ministry. We will be arming you with strategies for coping and building relationships in ministry. Each attending couple/single will have the opportunity to have several personal counseling sessions with the retreat directors or with professional counselors. The Birkman Motivational/ Self-assessment and Occupational profile tool will be used to help each attendee to better understand their own strengths needs and stress behavior. Attendees will be called at least 6 times during the year after the retreat by the retreat directors as part of the accountability and follow-up plan.
Eighteen different denominations and missions are cooperating with this needed preventive and curative plan to minister to those who are ministering.
OUR MISSION STATEMENT:
To promote small group 5 day retreats for Christian workers in a safe serene atmosphere with a balanced schedule of teaching personal counsel rest and recreation.
OUR VISION STATEMENT:
We exist to glorify God through building up His servants by providing a place of hope help and healing through counsel and understanding equipping them to be able to continue in their ministry refreshed and renewed.
OUR VALUES:
Servanthood: We are servants of our Lord and our lives are devoted to loving others with humility.
Integrity: We are committed to quality truth and the fulfillment of promises.
Confidentiality: We are committed to an atmosphere of safety and confidentiality encouraging everyone to be real and honest.
Proactive Care: We seek to be preventive in nature by keeping those in ministry spiritually healthy maritally harmonious and ministry wise.
Joy in the Journey: We are committed to maintaining the total health and stability of all in attendance by caring for each other in practical ways so that we can serve with enduring joy.
OUR GOAL:
To refresh renew realign and return with skills and a plan.
OUR FACILITIES:
Cedar Springs is the perfect place for personal spiritual rejuvenation. The 380 acre spread has 4 lakes for canoeing and fishing; miles of trails for hiking and relaxation; and acres of flowers in pristine beauty. Cousine meals are served in the Chalet Dining room. The meeting room features a rock fire place. Cedar Crest Lodge has pleasant bedrooms with private baths.
OUR CURRICULUM:
Red Flag issues to be covered:
• "The Value of Hurtful Conflict!"
• " I Should Forgive BUT...!"
• "Whole Marriages in a Broken World!"
• " Being a Pastor in the Modern World!"
• "A Biblical View of Success!"
• " Lessons from a Leadership Nightmare!"
• " Shepherding in a World of CEO's!"
• PLUS: Parson to Parson and Woman to Woman sessions!!!
OUR STAFF:
Pete & Shirley Unrau (M.Sc.) - Retreat Directors 42 years of pastoral & evangelistic ministry Family Life Conference speakers Campus Crusade Staff.
Dr. Mike & Lois Brown (D.Min.) - 25 years of pastoral experience seminary professor Director of Pastor Care.
Dr. Bruce & Denise Gordon (D.Ed.) - Campus Crusade Staff Director of Human Resources; Birkman Center for Leadership Development President & Certified Consultants.
Dave Beck (B.Sc.) - Campus Crusade Staff for 26yrs Certified Birkman Consultant.
Dr. John Radford (Ph.D) - Clinical Psychologist majoring on conflict resolution.
Ron Toews (M.A.) - Registered Clinical Counselor 15 years responding to ministry couples and their families.
Rev. Rick Porter (M.Div) Sr. Pastor Seven Oaks Alliance Church Abbotsford BC
The staff that God has brought together is nothing short of a miracle. They share so Biblically wisely and practically. They are all able to gently bond so quickly and beautifully with all these weary and or wounded servants of God. The lasting help that these people are receiving is amazing. There is such a balance between the preventive and the curative.
Please let your pastors/missionaries know about these available dates. November 23-28, 2003 Please encourage them to register early because every Retreat has been filled to capacity.
We are getting calls from all over North America. Focus on the Family is recommending this ministry to those who call them for help. Our costs are considerably below any other American Retreat. Remember our website is:
www.crusade.org/oasis. If you need any more brochures please let me know how many you need and we'll mail them to you.
Thank you for your interest and involvement with this vital SOUL CARE ministry to those who are ministering.