Re-discover strength.
Re-ignite hope.
Renew your soul.
A five-day, four-night retreat designed exclusively for pastors and ministry leaders.
Offered at no cost, so you can focus on being refreshed for what lies ahead.
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Because you lead others...you need renewal too.
As a pastor or a ministry leader, you carry the burdens of others, often putting your own renewal on the back burner. At Still Waters Renewal, we invite you into a safe, restorative environment where you can step away, breathe deeply, and receive the care and encouragement you so faithfully give.
What We Provide
Our Five-Day Experience



A Fully-Funded Retreat
Tranquil Locations
Intentionally Designed for Rest
All expenses except for travel are covered.
Galveston, TX
Branson, MO
Time for reflection, peer connection, and spiritual renewal.

Small-Group and Individual Time
A confidential and supportive community.
What We Address
Common Challenges We Help You Face
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Loss & Grief - reclaim hope when ministry transitions or personal loss leave you hollow.
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Stress, Anxiety & Coping - learn restorative rhythms and healthy boundaries.
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Burnout - rediscover your call and leave fatigue behind.
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Shame, Anger, Forgiveness - walk through emotional shadows into freedom.
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Managing Conflict & Starting Over - equip yourself to lead well after setbacks.
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Identity, Decision-Making, Suffering & Adversity - deepen your roots so you may stand firm.
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Communication - renew your voice so others hear what needs to be heard.
Upcoming Events

March 2026 RetreatBranson
April 2026 RetreatGalveston
June 2025 RetreatAngel Fire
April/May 2025 RetreatGalveston
August 2024 RetreatRuidoso
June 2024 RetreatRuidoso
April 2024 RetreatGalveston
June 2023 RetreatRuidoso
April 2023 RetreatGalveston
April 2022 RetreatGalveston
Support Ministry Leaders
Your investment enables a pastor or ministry leader, loyal in service yet often overlooked, to receive the renewal they desperately need.
Every gift, monthly or one-time, sends a message: ‘You matter. We see you.’
Operations Support
Seeking $50,000 towards annual operating budget (Each retreat costs about $5000)
We are looking for sponsors who can give monthly. No donation is too small!
Church Partnership
Seeking ongoing partnership with churches (pre-funding retreats for ministry leaders)
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Meet the Founders
Jim and Carla Daniel bring over 40 years of pastoral ministry experience into the heart of Still Waters Renewal. Having faced the intimate realities of serving the Church - the highs, the lows, and everything in between - they are committed to listening, encouraging, and creating spaces where ministry leaders can heal and renew.














