A Careful Process for Stewarding Rest
ShelteringTree Ministries serves pastors, missionaries, ministry leaders, couples, and families who need space to step away, reconnect with God, and be renewed. Before requesting an available stay, applicants share their ministry context so each retreat opportunity can be stewarded with care.
Approval prepares applicants to request available retreat stays as host availability and ministry capacity allow.
How It Works
A Simple Path Toward Rest
ShelteringTree is not an instant-booking platform. Each stay is confirmed with care, but the process is designed to remain simple and clear.
- 1
Browse Sanctuary Options
Explore the Sanctuary Portfolio to see current retreat settings and opportunities. You do not need to choose a property before applying.
- 2
Submit a Retreat Application
Share your ministry role, faith alignment, current season, and ministry reference.
- 3
ShelteringTree Reviews
We prayerfully review each application for ministry fit, alignment, and readiness to request available stays.
- 4
Request an Available Stay
Approved applicants may request one currently available sanctuary property and retreat window at a time.
- 5
Receive Confirmation
ShelteringTree confirms the host, retreat details, and any applicable hospitality support before final confirmation is sent.
Before You Apply
Is ShelteringTree the Right Fit?
Before beginning an application, consider these three points.
You are actively serving in Christian ministry.
You can affirm ShelteringTree Ministries' Core Beliefs.
Review Our Core Beliefs →A donor-supported restorative retreat would be meaningful help in your current season.
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Ready to Begin?
If you are serving in Christian ministry and would be meaningfully helped by a restorative retreat, we invite you to begin your retreat application.
Every request is reviewed with care and a desire to steward rest faithfully.