The number of pastors giving serious consideration to quitting full-time ministry is on the rise.

Barna Group reports two out of every five pastors have seriously thought of leaving full-time ministry. Overwhelming stress, political division, and isolation are the leading factors. (Barna Group, March 2022)

Pastor Getaway - a safe space between sabbath and sabbatical.

We don’t need statistics to justify a quick getaway. We all know the power of slowing down for a few days. Jesus often withdrew to a quiet place and His example, along with our love for pastors and understanding of their world, is the heart behind our free Nashville getaways. We invite pastors and their spouses to just come and “be.” Designed to provide a quiet and restorative pause, Pastor Getaways take place in a peaceful setting, with kind and discerning hosts. No complicated program. No agenda to follow. No other pastor couples to interact with. Space as you need it, or time with caring hosts, if that is what you desire.

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Read on to see if a Teamness Pastor Getaway is a good fit for you.

Come be guests of Teamness, free of charge, in our 30 foot, luxury camper on our hobby farm just outside Nashville, Tennessee. Located 45 minutes east of Music City, you’re close enough to enjoy it all, or turn your attention to the small towns and rolling green hills that make up Middle Tennessee. Our herd of dairy goats and the sunrise are ready to welcome you.

Pastor getaways include:

  • 5 days/4 nights on a peaceful hobby farm for solo pastor guest or married couple.

  • Nashville food-scene gift certificates or grocery gift card.

  • Life-giving activity - a choice of live music, kayaking, boating, and more.

  • Goats, farm-fresh eggs, quiet nights, firepit!

  • Supportive and discerning hosts with 60 years combined ministry leadership experience.

  • Made possible through tax deductible donations from people who love to support and encourage pastors and their spouses.

Teamness Pastor Getaway Guests - 2023
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  • While each pastor or pastor couple is unique, we often suggest the following schedule for the week:
    -Monday - arrival 3pm-5pm, dinner with hosts that evening.
    -Tuesday - free day to rest or play

    -Wednesday - life giving activity (Boating, kayaking, hiking, spa visit, etc. Some of these activities are with your hosts, some are on your own)
    -Thursday - free day to rest or play. Firepit time with hosts if desired, or more time alone as a couple.
    -Friday - slow morning with departure by 11am.

  • Lodging - your own space indoors and out

    One dinner with hosts at a nearby small-town restaurant

    First morning breakfast

    Basket of snacks

    Starter assortment of drinks and Keurig K-cups

    Grocery and/or restaurant gift card

    Goat and chicken meet and greet

    Optional fire pit hangtime with hosts

    Views, sunrises, endless sky

  • Depending on guest interests and guest and host schedules, the following options are possible, weather and funding permitting:

    Boating or kayaking with hosts

    Additional life-giving activities (Tickets for live music, spa visits, etc.)

  • The following getaway items/costs are not provided and are the responsibility of the guest.

    Transportation to/from and during your getaway.

    Groceries and some meals out

    Additional activities, sightseeing, etc.

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Reviews

“This is an unbelievably unique retreat space for pastors and their spouses. We rested, played with the animals, had great conversations, walked around enjoying the beautiful garden space, and we had a lovely time together. We highly recommend this place of quiet rest to all.”

Pastors enjoying our affordable pastors getaway with goats

— Eric and Kristi - Creative Arts Director at Community Christian Church, Naperville, IL (Eric) and Communicator Coach and Adjunct Professor at Columbia College Chicago (Kristy)

“Evan and Debbie spoke so much truth over us! We left feeling encouraged, rested and with a full heart."

— Brittany and Jon

Mercy Road Church Northwest, Indianapolis, IN

“"We had SUCH a great time visiting with Evan and Debbie (and the goats!). We really couldn’t thank you guys enough, it was a much needed break from our day-to-day and allowed us some time to reflect not only on God’s goodness and blessings, but our marriage and future aspirations (where God wants us and when) as well."

— Pamela and Dave

Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Naperville, IL

“The quietness and the fellowship time with the hosts was our favorite part of the experience. Evan and Debbie were very thoughtful of our need for alone time, but were available when we wanted fellowship time.”

— Mitch and Kathy

Life Church, Beech Grove, Indiana

Vic and Rhonda’s Story

Vic and Rhonda Sassano, River of Life Church, Salsbury, NC

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