2024 Pastor Retreat

Every pastor and lay pastor in the Rivers of Life Presbytery is encouraged to attend the 2024 Pastor Retreat. This opportunity for enrichment, fellowship, refreshment, and worship will also provide time for personal reflection and to be still with God in this nature setting. 


The keynote speaker, Rev. Anna Kent, will ask participants, How you would complete this sentence: “Because of God’s great love, ___________” ?  Pastors will be invited to discuss, explore and pray through how we might answer the question through the lens of Lamentations. The writer of Lamentations certainly has some specific answers to the question which give us insight.  He also reminds us of God’s vast promises and faithfulness in the midst of seasons of grief or suffering but also in seasons of joy and peace. Let’s gather to rest and retreat with your fellow pastors and experience a few days of respite and nourishment from the Lord.  


2024 Full Schedule


Register Here


Flyer_with_Registration_2024.pdf


INFORMATION

WHEN:   Oct. 20th - Oct. 22nd              

WHO:     All pastors and ministry staff

COST:     Free

WHERE:  Crestfield Camp &Conference Center

                195 Taggart Rd

                Slippery Rock, PA 16057

Rev. Anna Kent

Rev. Anna Kent resides in Huntsville, AL with her beloved husband, Mark.  She is Fairy Stepmom to Mclaine (and son-in-law, Travis) and Maddie; and Birdie to granddaughter, Bridges.  Anna grew up in Longview, Texas, and received a B.A. from the University of Texas at Austin in History and a M.B.A from SMU.  After a career in executive recruiting, fundraising and event planning, she pursued a call to ministry attending Princeton Seminary and was ordained in 2008.  She has served churches in Waxahachie, Texas and Huntsville, AL.  Anna has been a part of ECO since the beginning as a member of the Executive Board and Director of Missional Affinity Groups. Currently, she serves as a “free agent for Jesus” while caring for her aging mom in Texas, her family in Alabama, and the denomination in the areas of Pastoral Covenant Groups, the Ordination Process, and women in ministry.   Anna is a part of ECO’s Presbytery of the South.


FACTS

· Accommodations: Rooms – single occupancy in the Scott Lodge. Linens provided. Room assignments will be made prior to check-in at the request of the Camp.


· Beverages: Bottled water will be available during the gathering times and light snacks.


· What to bring: Personal belongings. Personal snacks and beverages for in between meals or nighttime. Personal reading or study material for free time if you wish.


· Dress: This is a camp, so attire is casual. There is outdoor space, so plan for that if you intend to be out on the grounds or wish to enjoy an evening campfire.