Articles for tag: Minister And Spouse Retreat

February 12, 2009

by Jennifer Taylor Last year, Judy Russell led a team that planned a new event at the 2008 NACC””a “conference within a conference” just for women. This first NACC Women”s Conference included special events, a “Gathering Place” for conversation and connection, and special promotion. From the workshops to the tea just for minister”s wives, the 2008 team did a great job creating something new for ladies at the North American. Because of the positive response to this programming, the women”s conference will continue at this year”s convention! We”re keeping the best from 2008, adding a few new touches, and planning

July 11, 2007

Christian Standard

Conferences & Gatherings Organizations & Events

Sometimes Retreat Is the Best Solution

By Mark A. Taylor Many of us can”t fully appreciate what it”s like to be a church”s minister. We haven”t lived in their fishbowl world. We don”t know the feeling of being perpetually on call. We”ve seldom lost a day off or canceled a family outing or cut short a vacation because of a church member”s crisis. We don”t know the exhaustion that follows preaching or the tension that accompanies leadership. Many of us haven”t depended on a score of volunteers to see our mission accomplished. Many haven”t faced opposition, criticism, and second-guessing. More than one associate minister, eager to

October 16, 2005

Steve Reeves

Organizations & Events Conferences & Gatherings

NACC Minister and Spouse Retreat

A first-ever NACC Minister and Spouse Retreat in the Smokies offered ministry couples rest, worship, laughter, and practical encouragement—helping many return home renewed and ready to serve together.

October 12, 2005

Mark A. Taylor

Organizations & Events Conferences & Gatherings

An Interview With the Director

NACC executive director Allan Dunbar reflects on this year’s regional conferences—highlighting intimacy, renewal, and a standout minister and spouse retreat—while urging broad participation in the historic 2006 Louisville convention.

August 17, 2005

Mark A. Taylor

Organizations & Events Conferences & Gatherings

Learning From the Regional Conference Experiment

Mark A. Taylor reflects on low attendance at this year’s NACC regional conferences, arguing regionalization weakened connection and “all or nothing” registration discouraged partial attendance—raising fresh questions about the value of a national gathering.