Thoughts From Past Attendees:

"This was my first time attending the Ministry Leader Retreat at Menno Haven. I was excited about 'getting away' and taking intentional time to rest after a busy season of ministry. What I experienced was better than what I expected. In addition to the needed physical rest, I received spiritual encouragement. The teaching that was intentionally designed to minister to the specific spiritual, mental, and emotional needs of ministry leaders was exactly what I needed. Oh...and the food was amazing too! I cannot recommend this retreat more highly!!" - Pastor

November 13-15, 2025 has been cancelled.

You've been going, going, going for a long time...
​
...time for a reset and refresh!

Come join us for a weekend of refreshing encouragement from our speaker and to swap [spiritual] war stories, and meet with the Lord for instruction and direction forward as you return to your assignment. This retreat is geared towards any leader in a Christian ministry context. The schedule will follow a pattern through the scripture as we audit our hearts and minds and submit ourselves to The Word of God.

Menno Haven partners with the Kerith Center for this retreat. Their vision is right in line with what we hope to provide for retreat attendees: To see ministry leaders, heal, thrive, and finish well in their emotional, spiritual, relational, and ministry lives.

2025 Pricing

Tentative Schedule

Lodging Option
Come Early + Retreat: $260.00
Retreat Only: $250.00

Commuter Option
Come Early + Retreat: $135.00
Retreat Only: $125.00

Registration is closed

Check-in: Thursday @ 7pm
Check-out: Saturday @ 5pm

Optional Early Check-In: 13th @ 1pm
 This option early check-in is an invitation to Solitude before we begin our schedule. If you feel a need to some extra peace and quiet to kick off your retreat, this is the option for you.

Thursday Come Early Option
1pm - Check-In
Silence & Solitude
5:30pm - Supper

Thursday - Retreat Begins
7pm - Check-In
8pm - Spritual Input
8:30pm - Emotional Check-in
9pm - Relational Activity
9:30pm - Physical Movement

Friday
8:00am - Breakfast
9:00am - SELAH
9:30am - Spiritual Input
10am - Emotional Check-In
10:30am - Relational Activity
11:00am - Physical Activity
11:30am - SELAH
Noon - Lunch
1:00pm - SELAH
1:30pm - Spiritual Input
2:30pm - Emotional Check-In
3:00pm - Relational Activity
3:30pm - Physical Movement
4:00pm - SELAH
5:30pm - Supper
7:00pm - Group Activities

Saturday
8:00am - Breakfast
9:00am - Spiritual Input
10:00am - Emotional Check-in
10:30am - Relational Activity
11:00am - Physical Movement
11:30am - SELAH
Noon - Lunch
1:00pm - Wrap Up Session
2:00pm - SELAH
​5:00pm - Check-Out

Speakers: Christopher Wright - MA, LPC & Lori Wright 
Christopher & Lori Wright are co-directors of the Kerith Center, a counseling ministry that focuses solely on ministry leaders.
Christopher is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Lori is a Certified Spiritual Director. Chris & Lori have been married & partnering in ministry for 34 years and counting. They share three adult married children and four grandchildren. ​Christopher has been in ministry for over 30 years in a variety of roles (lead pastor, youth pastor, church planter and the director of church planting for Chicago). 
kerithcenter.org