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Shepherd's Canyon Retreat offers 7 carefully designed days of individual, couple, and group Christian counseling. We limit each week to 8 participants (4 couples, or 8 singles or a combination) so we can customize the week for each person's individual needs.

Our emphasis is upon Christian ministry workers including, but not limited to pastors, missionaries, Christian school teachers/principals, Directors of Christian Education, Deaconesses, camp directors, military chaplains, worship leaders, and spouses.

THE PROGRAM 

The process begins with an initial assessment with SCR Counseling Care Director, Pastor Phil Lee, LMFT. This conversation helps us to determine if Shepherd's Canyon Retreat is a "good fit" for you and your needs. This is part of the application process which is a simple phone conversation with a series of guiding questions that help our counseling and clergy team to best determine the type of support that we can provide.

INITIAL ASSESSMENTS

Approximately 15 - 30 minutes
206.601.5217

THE LOCATION 

Standing Stones Retreat Center

Participants arrive at the Retreat on Monday by 5:00 P.M. A Shepherd’s Canyon Retreat or host retreat representative will greet you and show you to your accommodations.

YOU MAY BE ELIGIBLE FOR SCHOLARSHIP

Shepherd's Canyon Retreat Ministries provides support for retreat cost. There are requirements for eligibility and not all participants may be eligible. This opportunity is primarily for those desiring to participate but need funding support. If this is you, please inquire during your initial conversation with Shepherd's Canyon Retreat Ministry representative. 

NOTE: Registration for every retreat closes two weeks prior to retreat start date.  

2023 Schedule

March 6-13

April 17-24

May 15-22

June 19-26

July 10-17 (Especially for teachers)

July 31-August 7

September 18-25

October 9-16

November 6-13

SCHEDULE

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​

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

© 2026 Shepherd's Canyon Retreat. All rights reserved. 

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