January 14-16, 2027, Pigeon Forge
All ministry couples are invited to “Thrive: A Marriage Retreat for Ministry Couples” on January 14-16, 2027. The retreat will be at Dollywood’s HeartSong Resort and Conference in Pigeon Forge. This retreat will seek to address the unique challenges that ministry brings upon a marriage. Dr. Hershael York and his wife Tanya will be our conference leaders.
January 28-30, 2027, Pigeon Forge
An annual multi-day gathering for ministers who serve in a bivocational capacity. Over the course of the retreat couples are encouraged, refreshed, and equipped to navigate the unique stresses and isolation that often come with bivocational ministry. The event (usually held in late January) aims to support both the spiritual and relational wellbeing of ministers and their families, offering rest, renewal, and a sense of community.
Ministry Couple's Night Out
A significant part of serving well as a minister is enjoying family enrichment. Ministry brings its own unique challenges: the glass house, unreasonable expectations on spouse and children, living on a limited budget, etc. Ministry can be all consuming. You just want a quiet night with your spouse and the phone rings with another urgent request for your presence. How can you cope with it all? Those are the kind of questions we will seek to address in our Ministry Couple’s Night Out.
Ministry Couples Night Out events will be conducted in 2027 in partnership with local Baptist Associations. If your association would like to partner with the TBMB for a Ministry Couples Night Out, please contact Joe Sorah (jsorah@tnbaptist.org or 423-895-1481).
"Fun and games"
‘MCNO’ provides laughter, relaxation, discussions, connections (B&R article)