NASHVILLE, Tenn. (BP)–Wounded Ministers Retreats are designed to assist hurting and discouraged ministers and spouses experience hope and restoration. The retreats offer a safe and confidential environment in which individuals are able to process personal and professional concerns.
In order to assist individuals in this process, large- and small-group experiences take place, as well as individual and couple counseling, which is provided.
The retreats are sponsored by the LeaderCare ministry of LifeWay Christian Resources of the Southern Baptist Convention.
The final retreats in 2002 will be held at Ridgecrest: A LifeWay Conference Center, Nov. 11-15, and Acadian Baptist Center, Eunice, La., Sept. 16-20. Activities begin on Monday at 4 p.m. and conclude on Friday at 10 a.m.
To register, all interested parties must complete an application. Once the application is reviewed, individuals will be notified. Each retreat is limited to 10 couples. Spouses are required to attend unless there are extenuating circumstances. Single ministers are welcome to participate.
To request an application, contact the LeaderCare toll-free helpline at 1-888-789-1911 or e-mail [email protected]. For further questions regarding the retreats, contact Dallas E. Speight at (615) 251-2843 or [email protected].
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