For over twenty years, we have served the Winchester Church of God. Pauline and
I understand the demands - the stresses - the pain - and the joys of ministry.
We have cried often for a get-away, a respite, and a place to rest, relax and
revive. There are wonderful places to go, but often inconvenient and too
expensive. Therefore, we seldom left the parish.
Several years ago we asked God for a place to retreat that we could offer
ministerial couples. The Lord moved upon the hearts of a wonderful retired
couple in our church who obeyed His voice and built the "ultimate get-away."
We promise you relaxation, peace, spiritual renewal, and just plain fun. Take us
up on it, you'll love it!
Darrell and Pauline Waller
We want to help!
The Winchester Church of God cares and we want to help. We offer to any minister
and spouse an opportunity to get away from it all at the peaceful retreat we
call "Wayside."
Wayside is a gorgeous, newly built home nestled on 15 acres of wooded land just
ten miles outside of lovely Winchester, Virginia in the heart of the Shenandoah
Valley. Private rooms and baths, quiet and scenic walks in the woods, delicious
food, and impeccable service…all free…all because you give so much to
the Kingdom.
If you need a few days away, give us a call at 540-667-8017 or toll free 877-472-4251.
Ask for Pastor Darrell Waller.
Healing the Healers
50,000 Pastors a year leave the ministry
90% of Pastors work more than 46 hours per week
80% believe pastoral ministry has affected their families negatively
33% say that being in the ministry is an outright hazard to their family
75% report a significant stress-related crisis at least once in their ministry
50% feel unable to meet the needs of the job
90% feel they are inadequately trained to cope with ministry demands
70% say they have a lower self-image than when they started in the ministry
40% report a serious conflict with a parishioner at least once a month
33% confess having been involved in some inappropriate sexual behavior with
someone in the church
70% do not have someone they consider a close friend
Winchester Church of God - 2080 North Frederick Pike - Winchester, VA 22603 - Phone: (540) 667-8017 Fax: (540) 667-8050
