Pastors and Leaders: You're Invited to a Retreat Just for You!
Pastors and Ministry Leaders,
Are you tired or weary in ministry, burdened by the call to remain faithful in your vocation? You’re invited to Endurance: Serving Well to the Finish, a one‑day retreat designed just for you.
This retreat is designed to be a time of encouragement in your calling and equipping to run the race of ministry with faithfulness and endurance, so that you finish well.
As pastors we are focused on the health of our churches. But the truth is, we don’t always focus on our spiritual and vocational health. Invest in your own health as a pastor by receiving wisdom, care and rest. This is a great gift to your church, because healthy pastors lead healthy churches.
Together, we’ll explore these vital questions: How does my definition of success in ministry impact the way I engage my vocation? How do I avoid ministry burnout or moral failure? What does it look like to engage my vocation as a pastor or ministry leader from a place of spiritual health?
Endurance: Serving Well to the Finish
Date & Venue
November 12, 2025 — Sandy Cove Ministries, North East, Maryland
Hosted By
Jamin Goggin, Associate Professor at Talbot School of Theology and Director of the Healthy Pastor Initiative (Finishing the Task). A former pastor of 20 years and author of Pastoral Confessions: The Healing Path to Faithful Ministry, Jamin offers seasoned wisdom rooted in both scholarship and experience.
Why This Retreat Matters
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- Explore what success in ministry truly means—and how it shapes your call
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- Learn to resist burnout and guard moral strength
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- Reclaim spiritual health for you—and by extension, for your church
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- Leave with renewed vision, pace, and pastoral joy
What’s Included
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- Day‑only participation with lunch and a copy of Pastoral Confessions—only $49 per person
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- Extend your stay with discounted lodging options (single, double, triple, or quad occupancy), plus meals and access to Sandy Cove’s serene campus—book the night before, after, or both
A Perfect Setting for Spiritual Renewal
Nestled on 220 acres along the Chesapeake Bay, Sandy Cove is celebrated as “the most peaceful, relaxing, breathtaking place” for encountering God’s presence. Whether walking the grounds, praying in quiet spaces, or enjoying nature’s hush, this retreat center invites your soul to rest.
One Pastor’s Testimony:
“Our team recently had the privilege of attending our staff retreat where Jamin Goggin himself led us… and it was such a powerful experience. Stepping away from daily routines gave us space to reflect deeply on what it means to lead like Christ—not through power or position, but through humility, dependence, and the way of the Lamb.
Jamin’s teaching brought fresh perspective and encouragement, and we left feeling renewed, challenged, and more unified as a team. This type of retreat, guided by Jamin would be a tremendous blessing for any church staff or ministry team seeking growth and renewal in Christ-centered leadership.”
— Dave Minton, Pastor, Capital Christian Center
Event Details
📅 Date: Wednesday, November 12, 2025
📍 Location: Sandy Cove Retreat Center, North East, MD (on the Chesapeake Bay)
💵 Registration: $49 per person (includes lunch and a copy of Pastoral Confessions)
🏡 Optional lodging and meal packages available for extended rest
Register Today
Don’t wait until exhaustion forces you to pause—choose rest, renewal, and perspective now.
https://www.sandycove.org/events/endurance-serving-well-to-the-finish-november-12-2025/introduction/
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