Local/Low Cost Retreats
- The Retreat at Long Mountain in Cleveland, Ga. – Recently renovated facility with capacity for up to 25 overnight. Easy access to local hiking & on site recreation. Contact Lakewood Baptist Church or Director Bill Ingram at [email protected] for information.
- Shepherd’s Refuge – free or reduced cost to qualified guests (pastors included!)
- The Christian Hospitality Network – offers discounted lodging for missionaries & pastors. Facilities include both B&B style & traditional hotel accommodations.
- Truett McConnell College – has two furnished apartments available free of charge to pastors & church leaders. Contact Dr. David Drake (Director of Church Relations) at [email protected] to make a reservation.
- Georgia Baptist Conference Center in Toccoa – offers a reduced rate for pastors seeking a prayer retreat or personal planning retreat. Call for pricing: (706) 886-3133
- Camp Pinnacle in Clayton, Ga. – maintains a cabin available to ministers & ministry leaders (reservation only.) Call for rates: (706) 782-3231
- Ridgecrest Conference Center –has a “Minister’s getaway” package. Visit their website for pricing.
Staffing & Team Resources
Staff Search
Looking for a staff member? Contact Rod Zwemke ([email protected]).
Also, check out the Church Minister Relations Department at GBC.
Compensation Info
Lifeway provides current compensation averages according to position, church size, or budget size.
Team Assessments
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Church Revitalization
CBA offers focused help for church health & revitalization via the Strengthening Churches Team.
Worship Evaluation
CBA will provide/assign one or more teams of “secret shoppers” trained to evaluate the Sunday morning experience & generate a written report. Call our office or email [email protected] to schedule a team.