Thank you for your interest in Shepherds' Haven Ministry 2026. Please be aware of the following prior to registering:
Shepherds' Haven is geared toward pastors, male church leadership, and ministerial students. We also encourage fathers to bring their teen sons for a great time of discipleship. We are not opening registration to pastor's wives at this time.
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This year's $350 standard registration fee is based on the occupancy of three people per room in Spruce Lodge, and $450 for single occupancy in Juniper Hall. Day Guests may attend for $45 per day. Discounts are not applicable to Day Guests.
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The following discounts are available for 2026:
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$25 Early Bird Discount if by 02/02/26
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$25 First Time Guest Discount
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$25 Deacon Discount
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$100 Ministry Student Discount
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The Early Bird Discount can only be used if registration AND payment are received prior to February 2, 2026.
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If you have difficulty registering, please contact Pastor Tim Lewis (603-892-0827 or pastortimlewis@gmail.com).
There are now two ways to make payment.
Method 1: Send payment by check made out to "First Baptist Church of North Conway, NH” with "Shepherds' Haven 2026" appearing on the memo line. Please send payments to:
First Baptist Church
P.O. Box 600 (2665 White Mountain Highway)
North Conway, NH 03860
Method 2: A new online payment system will be launched in a few weeks.
Shepherds' Haven depends on registration fees in order to cover the cost of our conference at Spruce Lake Retreat. In order to keep costs as low as possible, we depend on attendees paying on time. We're looking forward to seeing you in March 2026!
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For those in need of financial assistance, the Luke 12:48 Ministerial Training Fund has been established in memory of the late Scott VanDyne. For more details, please visit:
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or contact Pastor Tim Lewis at 603-892-0827 or pastortimelewis@gmail.com.
Please be informed that Arrival, Check In, and Session 1 will commence earlier than in previous years. Arrival and Check In will take place from 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm on March 9, and Session 1 will commence promptly at 4:00 pm.
Shepherds' Haven Ministry 2026 - Romans: Justified Living
Our mission is to provide genuine fellowship and encouragement as we strive to sharpen exegetical and ministry skills of pastors and church leaders on the battle lines for Jesus Christ. We also seek to provide a haven of rest and support for pastors as they tend and care for God’s sheep.
Registration closes Feb 16, 2026, 5:00 PM EST


Time & Location
Mar 09, 2026, 3:00 PM EDT – Mar 12, 2026, 12:00 PM EDT
Spruce Lake Retreat Center, 5389 PA-447, Canadensis, PA 18325, USA
About the event
Shepherds' Haven is a Pastor's Conference and online resource ministry created for pastors by pastors. Our mission is to provide genuine fellowship and encouragement as we strive to sharpen exegetical and ministry skills of pastors and church leaders on the battle lines for Jesus Christ. We also seek to provide a haven of rest and support for pastors as they tend and care for God’s sheep.
This year's study is, The Book of Romans: Christ The Sovereign Servant. Our goal is to encourage pastors and church leaders to appreciate and know Christ more through the unique perspective of Mark's gospel. Our speakers this year feature:
Alan Brown - Retired Pastor and Chancellor of Shepherds' Haven Ministry
Howard Cole - Retired Pastor of over 40 years
Laurence Brown - Pastor of First Baptist Church, North Conway, NH
Mark Brown - Pastor of First Baptist Church, Cincinnatus, NY, and President of Shepherds'…
Schedule
5 hoursMonday, March 11, 2024
Black Cherry
11 hoursTuesday, March 12, 2024
Black Cherry
Registration closes Feb 16, 2026, 5:00 PM EST


