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Providing the Gift of Free Sabbath Rest Retreats for Pastors and Spouses

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Providing the Gift of Free Sabbath Rest Retreats for Pastors and Spouses

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Providing the Gift of Free Sabbath Rest Retreats for Pastors and Spouses

Since we began this ministry, dedicated volunteers have been a direct blessing to us, as well as a...
Since we began this ministry, dedicated volunteers have been a direct blessing to us, as well as a blessing to the...

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Providing the Gift of Free Sabbath Rest Retreats for Pastors and Spouses

DRM Retreats

For Rest and Renewal

Founded in 2003, Deer Ridge Ministries is dedicated to supporting pastors and spouses by providing the gift of 5-day rest and renewal retreats and other services of encouragement.

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God has called us to provide a needed refuge for pastors and their spouses. We are here to provide a place of peace, refreshment...

Currently, our retreats are exclusively for full time pastors and the spouse of each guest pastor. And the retreats are provided...

Prayer Chapel guests can come for a time of Sabbath prayer and meditation in privacy and in the midst of the beautiful Deer Ridge...

Self-directed paths of study are provided for all retreat attendees. There are several choices of studies, provided for your week...

Because we understand the life of a pastor’s wife, the annual getaway for pastors' wives is a time to give them special attention...

Since we began this ministry, dedicated volunteers have been a direct blessing to us, as well as a blessing to the pastors...

From the Chapel . . .

Another prayer of thanks because the Lord God Almighty is so good.

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And dear area Pastors, you are welcome to come to the Deer Ridge Prayer Chapel as well.

Another prayer of thanks because the Lord God Almighty is so good...

Pastors . . .

Are you within or near by Stephenson or Winnebago Counties, Illinois? Then visit our prayer chapel!

As a deer pants for flowing streams, So pants my soul for you O God. My soul thirsts for God, for the living God. When shall I come and appear before God? Psalm 42:1-2 ESV

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From Registration to Retreat - An Introduction

If you are here considering a rest and renewal period, thank you for your interest in attending a sabbath rest retreat provided by Deer Ridge Ministries. Our website's Guest Information section lays out the process full time pastors go through from the point of interest to the day they arrive at our retreat location.

Overview of the Registration to Retreat Process

Here is a quick reference list of the steps invited guests take during the registration to retreat process.

Retreat Preparations - A Letter From Louise Decker

If you are visiting the Guest Information section of our website today because you've officially received an invitation to attend a Deer Ridge Ministries retreat, there are retreat preparations you should know about summarized below:

More Details - Facts and FAQs for Invited Guests

Check In - Sunday, 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Sunday night supper is served at 5:30 p.m. Plan to arrive before dinner, so you can unload and settle into your room and the house.

The atmosphere at Deer Ridge is at once restful, peaceful, yet also spiritually stimulating; invigorating... I have returned so touched by Christ's love..." - Brian D. Greene

It's a great place to invest quality time with God and your spouse... a haven of rest, more rest, renewal, and restorative reflection." - Robin & Kathryn Tyner

David and Louise treated us like we were their family, fed us like royalty, and taught us one of the most valuable lessons we've ever learned - TO REST!" - David & Melanie Rathel

During the week you will be reminded that God really does know your needs, and that’s why He created Dave, Louise, and Deer Ridge Ministries." - The Masons