Pastor's Retreat 2026
October 13-15 & 20-22
A time to rest, refresh, and recharge
Word of Life exists to serve the local church. God has blessed us with beautiful facilities in the Sierra Nevada mountains, and we want to use them to refresh you, encourage you, and bless you. Our Pastor's Retreats include times of instruction, relaxation, and fun. We hope you will join us for one of the two mid-week retreats we are offering this fall.
WEEKEND SCHEDULE
Tuesday
- 2:00 - 5:00 PM - Arrival at Jenness Park
- 5:00 - 6:00 PM - Dinner
- 6:00 - 7:00 PM - Campus Tour
- 7:00 - 8:00 PM - The Newly Wed Game
- 8:00 - 9:00 PM - Refreshment from the Word
- 9:00 PM - Free Time
Wednesday
- 8:00 - 9:00 AM - Continental Breakfast
- 9:00 - 10:00 AM - Session 1
- 10:00 - 10:30 AM - Coffee Break
- 10:30 - 11:30 AM - Session 2
- 12:00 - 1:00 PM - Lunch
- 1:00 - 4:30 PM - Free Time
- 5:00 - 6:00 PM - Date Night [Location TBD]
- 7:00 - 9:00 PM - Movie Night
- 9:00 PM - Free Time
Thursday
- 8:00 - 9:00 AM - Continental Breakfast
- 9:00 - 10:00 AM - Session 3
- 10:00 - 10:30 AM - Coffee Break
- 10:30 - 11:30 AM - Session 4
- 12:00 - 1:00 PM - Lunch
- 1:30 PM - Depart
MEet your Speakers
October 13-15
Will Browning
Lead Pastor of Magnolia Church, Riverside, CA
Will Browning serves as Lead Pastor of Magnolia Church in Riverside, CA and as director for church planting in California with the North American Mission Board. With a Master of Divinity in Church Planting and a Doctorate of Ministry in Great Commission Studies, Will brings deep theological insight and practical ministry experience. He and his wife Tarah have been married for over 25 years and have three children, including two adopted from Ukraine. Their family includes a daughter who is a nurse married to a Marine, a son who served in the Marine Corps and gave them two grandsons, and a son studying at California Baptist University.
October 20-22
TBA
Conference Pricing
Conference Fee: $100 per person
This fee covers your meals, activities, and meetings while at the conference. Housing fee booked separately.
HOUSING OPTIONS
Large Lodges
Sleeps 11-26 guests
Starting at $600/night
Mid-Size Homes
Sleeps 5-10 guests
Starting at $165/night
Cabins
Sleeps up to 14 guests
Starting at $69/person/night
LOCATION
Jenness Park | Cold Springs, California
Nestled in the breathtaking Sierra Nevada mountains, our facility offers the perfect backdrop for rest and renewal. Beautiful surroundings, well-maintained facilities, and the peace you need to truly step away from the demands of ministry.
Reserve Your Spot Today
We all need community, and pastors are no exception. We would consider it a privilege to serve you and hope you will join us for one of these mid-week retreats in October 2026.
Weekend 1: October 13-15
Weekend 2: October 20-22
Questions?
Contact our Jenness Park Registrar at JPREGISTRAR@WOL.org or call us at 209-965-3735