Ministers Escape

Spend time in creation to worship the One who creates.

A chance to refresh, decompress, and dig deeper with God in His creation. This 3-day getaway is a perfect opportunity for ministers and their families to create their own adventure at their own pace.

Ideal for: Ministers and their Families       |       Ages: All Ages       |       Dates: April 1-3, 2024

Real One-On-One Time With God and Family

Pastoring can be stressful. No matter if you’re an assistant pastor of a church of 40 or a lead pastor of a church of 4,000, shepherding the people of God can take a toll on your mind and your body. Aren’t you always available to listen and to offer spiritual advice for those in need? Pastors need vacation and counseling too, and oftentimes the opportunity for pastors to recharge is not available or affordable. Whatever situation you find yourself in as a leader, finding time for intimacy with God and your marriage are necessities. Our Minister’s Escape Retreats are specially designed for pastors and their families to take some time away from home, because paying attention to your personal spiritual wellbeing is crucial for a healthy relationship with God.

Experience Adventure

Real Adventure! Unique adventure activities are available during your time at Camp. Inside adventures, outside adventure and tried and true camp classics, Black Diamond Camp has a ton of fun activities.

Bring 3 For Free

We’re excited to offer another “3 For Free” Minister’s Retreat! Bring any three from your ministry for free. Use it as a time to get away, to plan with teammates, to enjoy our activities, to meet others in various ministries, to escape into the woods for some adventure or solitude. This time is YOUR time, and we are here to serve you however we can.

Staff

Jesus-Loving. Selfless. Inspiring. And SUPER Fun.

Our staff is made up of a bunch of really fun, mission-minded people who are also super serious about providing you with the best camp experience ever. Each day they demonstrate their passion for serving Jesus Christ through leading by example with a cheerful demeanor.

Our staff members are recruited based on their:

Personality & Ability
Personality & Ability
Passion for Teaching
Passion for Teaching
Servant's Heart
Servant's Heart
Relationship With Christ
Relationship With Christ
Qualifications & Skills
Qualifications & Skills
Education & Training
Education & Training

Dates & Rates

Retreat Category Length Dates Register
Spring 20243-DayApril 1-3, 2024Open
Fall 20243-DayComing Soon!Coming Soon!

Your retreat is totally flexible so that you can get the most relaxation out of your trip. Feel free to participate in as much or as little of what we have planned as you like.  The important thing is that you relax, unwind and spend time with God – whether alone or in a group. We just want you to be spiritually and physically refreshed.  

Payment Policy

  • The first three pastors from your church are FREE!
  • Additional guests or family members ages 4 and over are $50 per person.
  • All kids ages 3 and under are FREE!
  • Full payment is due at the time of registration.
  • All guests of all ages, whether FREE or paid, MUST be registered.
  • All meals, housing, and activities are included.
  • Due to demand for space, ALL PAYMENTS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE for abandoned reservations.

For any questions regarding Ministers Escape or registration please contact:

Customer Service at (253) 939-0488 or use the Contact Us form here.

Getting ready for camp!

Everything You Need to Know

Glacier Peak Lodge - Spacious hotel-style rooms with full private bathroom and queen size beds. Adjoining rooms available on limited basis.  

Accommodations are air-conditioned with amenities and bedding similar to what you would find in a typical motor lodge or hotel chain. For photos and more details visit the lodging page.

My daughter said this was the best camp she has ever been to. She can’t wait to come back again. Each day when I picked her up she looked tired and happy after her full day. Up until this point, Maddy has had children’s Story Bibles. The camp checklist prompted us to purchase her first real Bible of her very own. She is really proud of her Bible and she will always associate it with the camp.

Jessica

Day Camp

Again, big THANKS for all your hard work in making our retreat this past weekend a phenomenal time for our students and leaders. We had many students make decisions to make following Jesus a more central part of their lives, and your work is part of that ministry! We’re grateful.

Brian

Bethany Community Church

This will stand as a pivotal moment in many students faith going forward. Thanks!

Taylor

Little Church On the Prairie Lakewood Grace