Become a Getaway Sponsor

2 in 5 pastors have seriously considered leaving full-time ministry in the past year.*

Your pastor may be one of them.

*Barna Group, March 2022

Leading Factors*

  • 1. Overwhelming Stress

  • 2. Loneliness and Isolation

  • 3. Deep Political Division in Church

    *Barna Group March 2022

Sponsor a Pastor Getaway

  • Up to 5 days/4 nights on a peaceful hobby farm for two people.

  • Nashville food-scene gift certificates.

  • Life-giving activity - fun outings like live music, kayaking, boating, , and more.

  • Grocery gift card to stock your pantry.

  • Goats, farm-fresh eggs, firepit!

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

  • Made possible through your tax deductible donation.

What’s included?

Sponsor a pastor who needs a getaway for

just $995 - tax deductible.

“Our hosts were thoughtful of our need for alone time, but were available when we wanted fellowship time.”

Mitch and Kathy Mosier - Life Church, Beech Grove, IN

“We highly recommend this place of quiet rest to all.”

Eric and Kristi Bramlett - Community Christian Church, Naperville, IL

“It was a much needed break from our day-to-day and allowed us time to reflect.”

Pamela and Dave Palmer, Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Naperville, IL

Up to 5 days/4 nights to rest, recharge and reconnect.

With all that Middle Tennessee has to offer!

And your tax deductible sponsorship of $995

 FAQs

  • Absolutely! Bless your pastor and their spouse - and live out a generous life.

  • Yes. We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit ministry. Your donation underwrites all of our pastor getaway guests, not just the pastor you sponsor.

  • -Lodging for 6 days/5 nights in our 30’ luxury camper on a peaceful hobby farm located in Lebanon, TN, 45 minutes east of Nashville.
    $200 in restaurant gift certificate(s) to one or more of Nashville’s favorite restaurants.
    $400 in activity allowance for concert tickets, horseback riding, kayaking, ATV excursions, etc.
    $100 grocery allowance and personal shopper to stock kitchen for stay.
    -Farm-fresh eggs and time with goats during stay.
    -Welcome gift
    -Attentive care and space given by on-site hosts.

  • Great idea! Yes, we will email you a certificate to present to your pastor.

  • An individual, group, church or company makes a donation to Teamness, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, funding our mission to support and encourage pastors, their spouses, and teams. The donor is able to specify the name of a pastor who will be blessed by a getaway.

  • Yes, scholarships allow generous churches, missions committees, companies or individuals to donate to Teamness, allowing us to host a pastor who applies through our website and is approved for a getaway.

  • It’s easy. Provide the contact information for your pastor with your sponsorship donation. We will contact your pastor after November 1, to arrange the dates, activities and other details for their getaway.

  • Getaways will be scheduled to take place between March 1 and November 15, 2023.

  • Yes. All our pastor’s getaway offerings are free-of-charge to participating pastors. We offer two levels:

    -Basic = free lodging, time on the farm, a safe space to come and “be.”

    -Upgraded = donors sponsor a pastor to receive dining, groceries, activities and other meaningful experiences.

  • Pastors who stay less than 5 days/4 nights will still get all the benefits (groceries, meals out, activities) just packaged in a shorter stay. The cost for the getaway is the same whether they stay the full time or not.
    Pastors who wish to stay longer may be able to book nights at a nominal charge (based on availability)

Aren’t quite ready? Have questions?