The NWC Ministerial Association Retreat for pastors, church ministry staff and spouses, will be held Sept. 29 through Oct. 1, 2025, at Covenant Pines Bible Camp in McGregor, MN.
After the fast-paced rhythms of September, it’s natural to feel a bit weary and breathless. Now is the perfect time to slow down, refresh your soul, and reconnect with colleagues in the peaceful beauty of the northern Minnesota woods at Covenant Pines.
This year’s theme is “Pastoring Yourself … So You Can Pastor Others.” In the midst of pouring out for others, it’s easy to neglect your own spiritual, emotional and physical well-being. Join us as we step away from the demands of ministry to focus on what it truly means to pastor ourselves. Come with your spouse and ministry team to experience a time of worship, prayer, rest and attentive listening to the voice of the Holy Spirit.
This year we are thrilled to welcome Dr. Winn Collier as our guest speaker for this year’s retreat! As a pastor, author and deep thinker, Dr. Collier has spent over 25 years helping others embrace the beauty of faith, the richness of community, and the sacredness of everyday life. He currently serves as Associate Professor of Pastoral Theology and Christian Imagination, as well as the Director of the Eugene Peterson Center for Christian Imagination, at Western Theological Seminary. Collier brings a wealth of wisdom on pastoral theology, Christian imagination and the art of connecting the Word to our modern world.
The cost is $225 per person and includes housing for Monday and Tuesday evening and 5 meals, beginning with dinner on Monday and concluding with breakfast on Wednesday. Please register by Sept 7, 2025. Registration coming soon …
Scholarships: The Ministerial Care and Development team is offering scholarships to help cover registration costs for the retreat. If you need financial assistance, check the box on the registration form. We’ve got you covered!
Roommate Request: All parties are asked to request each other on their individual registration forms.
Dietary Restrictions: Please note any dietary restrictions you have for the cooks at Covenant Pines and they will do their best to accommodate any needs.