• Pastors and Vocational Ministry Leaders Retreat Registration

    Come away for a few days of intentional rest, meaningful connection, spiritual renewal, and renewed attentiveness to God.

  • Date: October 19-21, 2026

    Location: Best Western Inn and Conference Centre

    Address: 930 Burnham St, Cobourg ON K9A 2X9

     

    Retreat Cost

    Single Person with Accommodations: $300
    Couple with Accommodations: $400
    Single Daytime Only, No Accommodations: $150
    Couple Daytime Only, No Accommodations: $200

     

    *If you’re travelling from farther away and would prefer to arrive the evening before, our group rate is extended to Sunday evening. Please call the hotel directly at 1-866-262-6874 to make your reservation. Note the CBOQ Pastor's Retreat Group Block when you call. Monday morning breakfast will not be included, but the restaurant is on site. 

     

    Pastors and Vocational Ministry Leaders

    Vocational ministry leaders are individuals serving in a formal, ongoing ministry role within a CBOQ church, CBOQ-related ministry, or recognized ministry setting. This may include chaplains, missionaries, ministry directors, and those serving in non-traditional pastoral or spiritual-care roles.

    This category does not include volunteer lay leaders such as deacons, elders, committee members, or other unpaid volunteers, unless they also serve in a qualifying formal minstry role.

  • Retreat Overview 

    Pastoral ministry can be deeply rewarding, but it can also be demanding and isolating. The CBOQ Pastors' Retreat is an intentional opportunity for pastors to step away from the rhythms of ministry, rest in God's presence, care for their souls, and reconnect with colleagues. Through worship, teaching, spiritual practices, prayer, communion, conversation, and generous periods of unstructured rest, participants will be encouraged to return home refreshed, renewed, and better equipped for the minstry entrusted to them. 

    Retreat Speaker: Dr. David Sherbino

    Dr. David Sherbino has served on the faculty of Tyndale Seminary since 1987 and currently coordinates its master's and doctoral programs in Spiritual Formation. An experienced pastor, educator, author, speaker, and church consultant, David has served congregations across Canada and taught at theological schools internationally. His books include Re:Connect: Spiritual Exercises to Develop Intimacy with God, and Renew: A Basic Guide for a Personal Retreat.

     

    Retreat Schedule (subject to change)

    Monday, October 19 - Looking Inward: Silence and solitude, the Examen, workship, communion, prayer, coaching, and personal reflection

    11:30 am - 12:30 pm Arrival, registration, check-in
    12:30 pm - 1:30 pm Lunch
    1:30 pm - 2:15 pm Opening Gathering
    2:15 pm - 4:00 pm Session One: Silence and Solitude
    4:00 pm - 5:30 pm Coaching (Sign-up required), Prayer Time, Free Time, Rest, Walk
    5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Dinner
    7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Session Two: The Examen
    8:30 pm - 9:00 pm Communion
    9:00 pm REST

    Tuesday, October 20 - Looking Upward: Sabbath, guided reflection, an unscheduled Sabbath afternoon, holy reading, worship, blessing, and community

    7:30 am - 8:30 am Breakfast
    8:45 am - 10:30 am Session Three: Sabbath
    10:30 am - 10:45 am Communion
    10:45 am - 11:00 am BREAK
    11:00 am - 12:00 pm Guided personal reflection/small group (optional)/Coaching (sign-up required)
    12:00 pm - 1:30 pm Lunch
    1:30 pm - 5:30 pm Free time
    5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Dinner
    7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Session Four: Holy Reading
    8:30 pm - 9:00 pm Community Evening

    Wednesday, October 21 - Returning Outward: Soul care, intercessory prayer, worship, communion, commissioning, and preparation to return to ministry

    7:30 am - 8:30 am Breakfast
    8:30 am - 9:00 am Check out
    9:00 am - 10:45 am Session Five: Soul Care
    10:45 am - 11:00 am Break
    11:00 am - 12:00 pm Intercessory prayer, communion, commissioning
    12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Lunch
    1:00 pm Departure
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  • Registration Options*

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            Single Retreat Registration

            Please select this option if you will be attending on your own and require accommodations. Room will be single occupancy.

            $300.00 CAD$300.00CAD
              
            Couple Retreat Registration

            Please select this option if you will be attending with your spouse and require accommodations.

            $400.00 CAD$400.00CAD
              
            Single Daytime only - no accommodations

            Please select this option if you will be attending the retreat, but not staying at the hotel. Meals included.

            $150.00 CAD$150.00CAD
              
            Couple Daytime only - no accommodations

            Please select this option if you and your spouse will be attending the retreat, but not staying at the hotel. Meals included.

            $200.00 CAD$200.00CAD
              
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