A Spiritual Retreat is not stopping all activity, but a change of activity. It is an intense focus on a particular activity—seeking God. It is an intentional moving away from daily routine to draw closer to God in solitude and/or in community. It involves the practice of spiritual disciplines, such as spiritual reading, silence, and prayer as pathways to greater intimacy with God, self and others.

A spiritual retreat provides an opportunity for pastors to connect deeply with God, themselves and each other. These retreats are a combination of group and individual retreat time. Each retreat has a theme that helps to guide the retreat but it is the participants and the Holy Spirit that shape the retreat experience.

A spiritual retreat is an invitation to grow in freedom of spirit and openness to God.

Spiritual Retreats for Pastors. The retreat is 4 days / 3 nights at Bayside Camp, Sambro Head, NS

This year bursaries provided by the Atlantic Baptist Foundation have reduced the cost from $250 to $175, or $125 for first-time attendees.

Accommodations are one person per room. It is a modern camp style with one bunk bed per room with a small table, chair and lamp. Bring own bedding, towels, etc.