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Welcome!

We are pleased to invite you to participate in the LCMS retreat for parents of children who have experienced difficulties related to sexual orientation and gender identity.  The retreat will be held Tuesday, April 8, 2025, beginning at 5 pm and ending Saturday April 12 at 10 am. The location is just west of Wickenburg, Arizona at Standing Stones Retreat Center, home to Shepherd's Canyon Retreat Ministry. This will be a small and private event.

 

We are asking for a $150 contribution that will serve as your deposit, and for you to cover your travel expenses to Arizona. All of the other expenses during the retreat -lodging, meals, speakers, therapist, and chaplain - are being covered by the LCMS Office of National Mission.

You can send your deposit via check to LCMS Family Ministry, 1333 S. Kirkwood Rd. St. Louis, MO 63122

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We look forward to your arrival.
Please click on the links below to register and for more information.

Our staff and volunteers are praying for you and we look forward to serving you!

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 an LCMS Recognized Service Organization and serves ministry workers from ALL Christian denominations.

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