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Pastors and missionaries carry the spiritual, emotional, and relational weight of caring for others — often with few opportunities to step away for intentional rest. Many serve with limited financial resources, irregular schedules, and constant ministry demands that leave little margin for renewal.
The Pastor and Missionary Rest & Renewal Fund exists to provide pastors, missionaries, and at times their families with intentional time away in a Christ-centered environment — not for indulgence, but for prayer, rest, reflection, and spiritual strengthening. These stays are designed to help gospel workers return to their calling refreshed, refocused, and sustained for faithful service.
This is not about luxury. It is about stewardship of the people God has called to shepherd His Church.
The Pastor and Missionary Rest & Renewal Fund supports the long-term sustainability of gospel workers by providing access to intentional periods of rest, prayer, and family strengthening in Christ-centered environments. These opportunities are especially critical for pastors and missionaries who serve with limited financial resources and few opportunities to step away from ministry demands.
Rather than operating as a revenue-generating program, this ministry depends on faithful stewardship and partner support to ensure that rest and renewal remain accessible. By investing in this fund, supporters strengthen not only individual leaders and families, but also the churches and communities they serve.
Sponsors are not funding a vacation; they are investing in:
When pastors and missionaries are strengthened, the churches and communities they serve are strengthened as well.
Because these stays are offered at deeply reduced rates — and sometimes at no cost — this ministry of rest and renewal depends on partners who believe in caring for those who serve the Church. Support from churches, individuals, and businesses allows Children's Bible Ministries to:
This fund ensures that rest and renewal remain a gift — not a burden.
The Pastor and Missionary Rest & Renewal Fund is supported by:
Every partnership — large or small — helps make rest and renewal possible for those who serve others daily.
When you support the Pastor and Missionary Rest & Renewal Fund, you are helping to:
Your generosity creates ripple effects far beyond a single stay.
Churches and missions committees play a vital role in caring for those they send and support. The Pastor and Missionary Rest & Renewal Fund offers churches a tangible way to invest in the long-term spiritual health of their pastors and missionaries. Rather than placing the responsibility for rest solely on individuals, this fund allows churches to:
Many churches choose to support this fund as part of their broader commitment to shepherding those who shepherd others.
Partner With CBM in Caring for Gospel WorkersBusinesses seeking to make meaningful, values-driven investments often partner with Children's Bible Ministries through the Pastor and Missionary Rest & Renewal Fund. Supporting this fund allows businesses to contribute to the well-being of those who serve churches and communities — without funding salaries or operational overhead. Business partners help sustain spaces that promote:
This partnership offers a practical way for businesses to align generosity with long-term community impact.
Tuckaleechee Retreat Center offers a dedicated retreat experience for pastors and missionaries, with tiered pricing designed to keep rest accessible.
Learn More About Pastor Retreats Explore the Retreat CenterProviding space for rest is one of the most faithful ways to sustain those who give their lives to serving others. You are invited to come alongside Children's Bible Ministries in caring for those who serve the Church and the gospel.