Pastor Formation Cohort
Pastoring is not a 9-to-5 job.
There is an unending list of important things to do as you seek to serve others sacrificially. The demands of ministry make it difficult to find a healthy rhythm of life and work, and can leave you running on empty.
“I don’t know if I can keep up this pace anymore.”
“I am on the verge of just walking away.”
“The pressure has reached a breaking point.”
If you have felt this way you are not alone.
We welcome you to our Pastoral Formation Community. Pastor, author, and artist Ronnie Martin and BCM/D Director of Formation and Health, Dan Hyun, will provide perspectives and practices that will lead to newfound flourishing in your life and ministry. You’ll learn to develop a sustainable pattern of ministry that both honors the Lord and the people you care for while guarding you from burnout.
Our cohort-based approach blends some teaching but will primarily be oriented around connection with one another with two half-day retreats (February 19 and May 21) that bookend shorter regionally based gatherings throughout March and April. Together we’ll explore practices that restore attentiveness to God and people: crafting sane schedules, shepherding from identity rather than insecurity, leading from prayerful presence, and building friendships that sustain the long haul.
Check out more details including the regional dates and locations below. Space is intentionally limited so register soon to hold your spot.
If you’re tired of measuring ministry by speed and volume, come learn to do less—and accomplish more of what actually matters. Your soul, your family, and your church will notice the difference.
February Retreat
Date: February 19, 2026
Location: South Shore Church
Description:
Kick off the Pastoral Formation Community with our first half-day retreat. Join Ronnie Martin and Dan Hyun as we take an honest look at the pace of ministry and what it means to lead from strength and stability. This opening session lays the groundwork for developing habits that help you stay steady and effective for the long haul.
Regional Meetups — March
Dates: Regional gatherings throughout March 2026
Locations: Various locations across Maryland and Delaware
Description:
Connect with other pastors in your region for a time of conversation, encouragement, and sharpening. These smaller gatherings build on February’s retreat and give space to talk about real challenges in ministry with brothers who understand the weight of the work.
Regional Meetups — April
Dates: Regional gatherings throughout April 2026
Locations: Various locations across Maryland and Delaware
Description:
Take another step in the journey toward healthy, sustainable ministry. These regional meetups keep the momentum going—helping you stay focused, grounded, and connected as you put new practices into motion.
Register for an April Meetup Here!
May Retreat
Date: May 21, 2025
Location: South Shore Church
Description:
We’ll wrap up our time together with a final half-day retreat—a chance to look back, refocus, and move forward with clarity. Join Ronnie and Dan as we revisit the lessons learned, celebrate progress, and commit to running the race with endurance.
Register Now Here!
