Word of Life Pastors Retreats

A time to rest, refresh, and recharge


Pastors Retreats

Word of Life exists to serve the local church!

We want to encourage you. God has blessed us with beautiful facilities, and we want to use them to refresh you, encourage you, and bless you. Our Pastors’ Retreats include times of instruction, relaxation, and fun. We hope you will join us for one of the three mid-week retreats we are offering this winter.

Week 1: January 19-21 &
Week 2: January 26-28

Dr. Bruce Aubrey
Pastors to Pastors - Northside Church

Week 3: February 16-18

Brent Finchum
Vice President of U.S. Local Church Ministries

Meet the Speakers

Dr. Bruce Aubrey


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Pastor Bruce Aubrey was born in New York and was raised in the countryside. His father was a farmer. Bruce trusted in Jesus at the age of 14 and was called to ministry at the age of 17. He has served on staff in churches for more than 45 years, including as the Senior Pastor of Northside Church in Liverpool, New York for 30 years. He has a bachelor's degree from Roberts Wesleyan College, a Master of Divinity from Mid-America Baptist Theological Seminary, and a Doctor of Ministry from Liberty University.

Bruce taught for 15 years as an adjunct instructor at Mid-America Baptist Theological Seminary and 3 years at Davis College. Bruce has served as President of the Baptist Convention of New York, and a trustee for 10 years at Gateway Seminary. Bruce has been married to Kathy for 40 years. They have four children and 14 grandchildren. His life mission is to inspire people to know Jesus.

Life Verses
"I am sure of this, that he who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ." - Philippians 1:6

"He must increase, but I must decrease." - John 3:30

Brent Finchum


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Brent Finchum serves as the VP U.S. Local Church Ministries and lives in Birmingham, Alabama, with his wife, Stacy, and their four children. He is a graduate of Word of Life Bible Institute and holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Tennessee Temple University. With over 20 years of experience equipping ministry leaders and discipling students, Brent leads a team of missionaries who serve alongside churches across the U.S. He focuses on coaching leaders and inspiring young people to become fully devoted followers of Christ. His passion is to see this generation lead a movement that ignites the church and transforms the world for Jesus Christ.

Accommodations & Pricing


Premium Unit
$450 couple
$350 individual

Lakeside Duplex's
Pines Duplex & Triplex

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Standard Room
$375 couple
$275 individual

Pharaoh Mountain Lodge
Lakeside Champlain

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Schedule


Tuesday

2:00 - 5:00 PM - Arrival at Lakeside.
5:00 - 6:00 PM - Dinner at the Dining Room
6:00 - 7:00 PM - Campus Tour
7:00 - 8:00 PM - Activity Night - Huskies Den
8:00 - 9:00 PM - Refreshment from the Word - Huskies Den
9:00PM – Free time

Wednesday

8:00 - 9:00 AM - Continental Breakfast at Saranac Room / Lakeside
9:00 - 10:00 AM - Session 1
10:00 - 10:30 AM - Coffee Break at Saranac Room
10:30 - 11:30 AM- Session 2
12:10 - 12:50 PM - WOLBI Chapel
12:50 - 1:30 PM - Lunch at WOLBI
1:30 - 4:30 PM - Free time
5:00 - 6:00 PM - Date Night – Pitkin’s Restaurant, Schroon Lake, NY
7:00 PM – Free Time

Thursday

8:00 - 9:00 AM - Continental Breakfast at Saranac Room / Lakeside
9:00 - 10:00 AM - Session 3
10:00 - 10:30 AM - Coffee Break at Saranac Room
10:30 - 11:30 AM- Session 4
12:30 - 1:30 PM - Lunch at WOLBI
1:30 PM - Depart

Scholarships


Scholarships are available. Contact us for more info

Register 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. 

Register Online

Jon Bubar 
jpbubar@wol.org 
207.449.8845