Kurt Brubaker
Pastor in Transition

I am not a camper, but I loved my time with Greg and the other pastors who camped with us. Greg & Jon love pastors. They understand the load we carry. It was great to hike and fish in the majestic Colorado mountains, even though I did not catch any fish. The best part of the trip was the friendships made and the conversations around the campfire. It is simply wonderful to have pastors, and those who love pastors encourage you and pray for you. There is something holy in those moments that the Lord uses to sustain us. The trip is well worth your time. 

Bob Guilford
Trinity Church, Stanton, MI
This trip was a perfect getaway for me to unplug and enjoy God’s creation with some great guys. I had never done this before but Greg prepared me well, outfitted me for the trip, and took care of every detail so I could enjoy it. He does a fantastic job. The scenery and the hiking is amazing. It is challenging but easy enough for an amateur. I’m working on my schedule so I can do it again. 

Jeremy Nelson
Iowa Falls EFCA

Brother Pastors,

I am quite certain you would benefit from some time in the quiet beauty of the mountains!  I was an inexperienced hiker and unfamiliar with mountain wilderness camping so Greg’s experience, instruction, and servant-hearted leadership was a great gift.  The trip gave me a week to use my body, rest my mind, and refresh my soul…things we don’t often get enough of while pastoring.  It’s not as comfortable as a pastors’ conference but Greg worked hard to ensure that we would eat well, sleep hard, and benefit from relaxed conversations with brothers on the trail and at the campsite.  Wondering if you should do it?  You probably should!

Darril Holden
Christ Community Church, Rochester MN

I highly recommend this retreat! Greg took great care of us, fed us well, and kept us safe. Our conversations on hikes and around the campfire were meaningful and encouraging. We had a great balance of “planned” and “organic” experiences, and I really enjoyed the other guys on the trip. I came home emotionally and spiritually energized.