No Regrets Conference

Broom Tree's booth at the No Regrets conference was a huge success.  During the sessions men would wander up to get some information for their pastors but at each break you could not see the booth for all the men.  Over 4,000 men attended at Elmbrook Church alone.   One man asked why he should give the "Ticket" for a free retreat to his pastor. I told him what the retreats were and he shot back, "Is it really free?"  When I assured him it was and that his pastor would not be asked to donate, he asked what his pastor would have to do while he was at the retreat.  I told him about the "non schedule" agenda at Broom Tree and that his pastor could have lots of time to reconnect with God and his wife.  He finally smiled and took the ticket and said, "Wonderful, I am the pastor!"   Smart man - find out the details first.  Go to our website  CLICK HERE to see for yourself!

The Warning Light on the Dashboard

The warning light came on as we traveled about 75 miles an hour just south of Holland, Michigan.  We had just passed an exit where we could see the filling station logo fading in the rear view mirror.  So we stopped the car to check all the tires.  They looked fine - no hint of the impending disaster.  So we went on looking for another exit that had a filling station. 
The warning light was on steady by now.   The car accelerated at my urging and then, just as I was passing a semi with another semi close behind our van I heard the most frightening noise so began to slow down.  Somehow I was able to get the van safely over to the right shoulder.  There was nothing left of this tire.  


Sometimes I wonder if pastors can see their own warning lights when they are close to pushing their busy schedules beyond what Jesus expects of them.  Jesus took time away regularly, time to reconnect with His Father, time to rest and restore so that He could keep fresh and connected.  Jesus knows the limitations.  Heed your warning lights!!!


By the way, we did get it changed and bought two new tires right away!  

Anonymous Message of Thanks

Dear Broom Tree Donor,

Your precious gift helped in the renewal of my spirit.  It has been a time when God has revealed to me that relationships are worth fighting for.
My relationship with Christ has been refreshed
My relationship with been rekindled
My passion for relationship as a pastor, with his flock, had been renewed.

I leave this retreat with a sense of the urgency to be a good steward of what God has given to me in these days.  I believe that your faith and trust in providing for this ministry to pastors will bring forth everlasting spiritual fruit.
A servant of the Lord.

Prayer Partner co-ordinator

Prayer partners are needed for each pastor that attend a Broom Tree Retreat and Cheri Nelson is the coordinator who makes sure that special prayers are transferred to the right prayer partner.  She also organizes the people who can pray for a pastor couple alternating retreats so that every one has the privilege to pray for a pastor.
Thank you Cheri!

Prayer is the foundation of this ministry.  If you would like to be a part of this team please contact Broom Tree Ministries at:  www.broomtreeministries.org 
Thank you!

Isn't it Time?

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Sooooo, Pastor . . . Isn't it time for a Broom Tree Retreat?