Nurturing the soul of the Leader

“Discipleship is the pressing need in the church… and only leaders formed in the likeness of Christ can lead the way.”

Dr. Jody L. Owens

I’m glad you’re here. I’m a professor, retreat leader, consultant and preacher whose passion lies in encouraging the body of Christ. In 2014, I started a small retreat called the Spiritual Formation Leadership Summit. My goal was to nurture the soul of Christian leaders and equip them to more effectively disciple those in their care. From this humble beginning the Summit has grown to include

  • Three annual Spiritual Formation Leadership gatherings.

  • Learning Retreats that provide non-credit graduate level study in a retreat setting.

  • Small Group Discipleship Training rooted in an experiential curriculum delivered in a retreat setting and tailored to the needs of your local congregation.

  • Holy Land Pilgrimages that move beyond a tour to include formative elements and teaching by excellent seminary professors and archaeologists.

  • Sabbatical Coaching for leaders planning a Sabbatical.

 

Pastor Matt Sink discusses the importance of soul care on the Waypoint Church Partners Podcast

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Take a deep dive into important Biblical books at one of our Learning Community Retreats

  • “The Message of the Psalms” with Dr. Jody Owens, June 17-21, 2024 at St. Francis Springs Prayer Center, Stoneville, NC.

  • “The Book of Isaiah” with Dr. Mark Ziese, Oct. 28 - Nov. 1, 2024 at Country Lake Retreat, Underwood, IN

    Register HERE to join the community for study, worship and reflection at we grow our mind and soul.

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Ready to join other leaders who take formation into the likeness of Christ seriously? Register for one of the upcoming Summits as we explore this year’s theme “For I the Lord your God am holy”.

  • October 14-16, 2024, (Eagle Rock Retreat Center, Maryville, TN)

  • March 31 - April 2, 2025, (Eagle Rock Retreat Center, Maryville, TN)

  • May 28-30, 2025, (St. Francis Springs Prayer Center, Stoneville, NC)

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