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
INITIAL ASSESSMENTS
Shepherd's Canyon Retreat offers seven carefully designed days of individual, couple, and group Christian counseling. Our sessions include four couples (singles welcome). Our emphasis is upon Christian professional church workers including, but not limited to Pastors, Missionaries, Rostered Teachers, Directors of Christian Education, Deaconesses, and their spouses.
THE RETREAT
THE LOCATION
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.
WHAT TO EXPECT
DAILY SCHEDULE
MONDAY - Day 1
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Arrive at the Retreat on Monday by 5:00 p.m.
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6:00 p.m. Dinner
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7:00 p.m. Orientation
TUESDAY - THURSDAY Days 2-4
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8:00 a.m. Breakfast
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9:00 a.m. Devotions and Morning Group Session with breaks.
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12:00 Noon Lunch
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1:00 p.m. Afternoon Session with Couples and Individual Sessions with breaks.
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5:45 p.m. Evening Worship
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6:00 p.m. Dinner
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(evenings free - therapists available for individual time)
FRIDAY - Day 5
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8:00 a.m. Breakfast
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Day Off
SATURDAY - Day 6
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Resume the Tuesday - Thursday Schedule
SUNDAY - Day 7
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8:00 a.m. Breakfast
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9:00 a.m. Worship Service
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Resume the Tuesday - Thursday Schedule
MONDAY - Day 8
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8:00 a.m. Breakfast
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Departure
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