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Annual Friends of the Ministry Celebration Luncheon

Saturday, March 21, 2026

Noon - 3:00 pm

You’re invited!!  To our Annual Friends of the Ministry Celebration Luncheon on Saturday, March 21, 2026. Join us for a free lunch, music & an update!

Come and enjoy Jennie Williamson’s music. (See below.)
Dave and Barb Anderson will sing a song or two.

The event is FREE, but you MUST RSVP at the link below.  You will hear some amazing stories of God's healing and our Executive Director, Rev. Kevin Bueltmann will share updates & future dreams for Shepherd's Canyon Retreat.  

You are also welcome to stay afterwards for more visiting, walking tours, & golf cart tours.  

We hope to livestream the whole event, but if not, we will post it on our website and Facebook page within 24 hours.

12:00 - Luncheon by the Pool
1:00 - Songs with Jennie Williamson at the Fellowship House (30 minutes)
1:30 - Video Testimonial
1:35 - A song & a few words from Dave & Barb Anderson, Founders
1:45 - Two Video Testimonials
1:50 - Staff Introductions
2:00 - Devotion, Updates & Future Dreams: Kevin Bueltmann
2:20 - Offering & 2 songs with Jennie Williamson
2:30 - Visiting, Walking Tours, Golf Cart Tours










Jennie Williamson & Fields of Zephaniah Jennie Wiliamson recorded 8 children's albums, a devotional worship album, & 3 Christmas albums with AriSon Records.  She tours all over the country energizing Christian schools, conferences, women's events, and churches.  Jennie and her husband Brian are also building Fields of Zephaniah-- a retreat offering rest for soul-fatigued servants. Jennie & Brian share our passion to help church workers. It will be great to have her sing at our Annual Friends of the Ministry Celebration Luncheon.

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The event is free, but please RSVP :)

Thanks for your reservation!

We look forward to seeing you!

Let us know if your plans change.

Shepherd's Canyon

PO Box 222, Wickenburg, AZ 85358

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Rev. Kevin Bueltmann, Executive Director Kevin@ShepherdsCanyon.org 480-588-8837 ​Rev. Kevin Bueltmann has served as a pastor, Director of Christian Education, camp director, and worship leader in LCMS churches and camps in Montana, Nebraska, and Illinois, and now serves as Executive Director of Shepherd’s Canyon, an LCMS Recognized Service Organization based in Arizona and Missouri that provides week-long counseling retreats for ministry workers and spouses facing burnout, stress, grief, compassion fatigue, conflict, transitions, or sabbatical needs. Kevin and his wife, Tawn, first experienced Shepherd’s Canyon personally in February 2021 when Kevin was burned out and ready to leave ministry after carrying heavy responsibilities during COVID, giving them a deep appreciation for the healing and renewal God provides through this ministry. Kevin has a lifelong passion for music and has led thousands of children, youth, and adults in singing praise to God with his guitar. He has written many songs that are used in churches and children's ministries around the world. Kevin and Tawn love spending time with their four children and other family members living throughout the Midwest and beyond.

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If you are interested in possibly participating in our program contact:

Katie Walker, Counseling Director

Katie@ShepherdsCanyon.org

636-224-8178​

Click Here for Other Staff

Shepherd's Canyon Retreat is Recognized Service Organization of the LCMS and serves ministry workers from ALL Christian denominations.

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