Pastor Retreat

May 18-20, 2008

5:00 p.m. Sunday -  1:00 p.m. Tuesday

“The Necessity & Practice of Spiritual Friendship".

Rev. Dave Carver, Pastor First Presbyterian Church of Crafton Heights

Retreat Leader

In a world that is increasingly “wired”, or perhaps even more immediately “wireless”; in an era where we have two or three e-mail addresses, home phones, cell phones, blogs, networks; in an time where church members are sated with programs and yet starved for companionship…pastors are
increasingly lonely.

Our time together will present participants with an opportunity to examine one model of friendship that is described in scripture and consider its appropriateness for their own lives.  We will spend time together in scripture and in worship; we will engage in a few exercises that will help us to see the possibilities of friendship in our own lives; and we will have ample time for reflection and ‘down time’ as well.

The scriptures under consideration will be those involving the relationship between the Apostle Paul and Titus.  These may include 2 Corinthians 2:5-13, 2 Corinthians 7 & 8, 2 Corinthians 12:14-18, Galatians 2:1-3, 2 Timothy 4:9-12, and, of course, the Letter to Titus.  I believe that the relationship between Paul and Titus can give 21st century American Pastors a wonderful window into the kind of relationship that will allow us to deepen our personal discipleship, enhance our ability to nurture faith and accountability in others, and change our communities in ways that will outlast our pastorates.

We hope that you will join us – and that you'll contact another pastor and bring him or her along.

To register, call Darlene at 724-794-4022, or print the registration sheet and mail or fax (724-794-1665) to Crestfield.

Registration Details:

Lodging Options:

(all meals, activities, and programming are included in this fee). 

Scott Lodge Double Room ($99/person)

Scott Lodge Single Room ($139/person)

Main Lodge Double Room  ($89/person)

Main Lodge Single Room  ($109/person)