From 30 April to 3 May, pastors and leaders from across the Central Europe Field gathered in Šibenik, Croatia for the Central Europe Field Pastors Retreat 2026. Centered around the theme “Abide,” the retreat created intentional space for pastors and leaders to slow down, be refreshed, and simply be poured into.
Many serve across the field as ministers in smaller churches and communities, where ministry can sometimes feel lonely and exhausting. Throughout the retreat, pastors were encouraged through messages from David Graves (General Superintendent Emeritus) and Regional Director Mark Louw, who spoke about pruning and the important role it plays in the life of a minister.
“Our goal was not to give training to the pastors. Our goal was to create a space of pastors being ministered to,” shared Cezarina Glendenning, Central Europe Field Strategy Coordinator. “Since a lot of our pastors operate in smaller realities or smaller churches or districts, sometimes it can feel lonely and tiring. This was a time where they could rest, reconnect, and be renewed together.”
Join us in prayer for the Central Europe Field, for pastors and churches walking through difficult seasons, and for a new generation of leaders to emerge as God continues to guide new initiatives and ministries across the field.
----You can watch a highlights video from the event here:
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