Home FiresRetreats
STRENGTHEN MINISTRY MARRIAGES AND FAMILIES BY PROVIDING
INTENSIVE RETREAT EXPERIENCES
Home Fires Retreat
STRENGTHEN MINISTRY MARRIAGES AND FAMILIES BY PROVIDING
INTENSIVE RETREAT EXPERIENCES
Participating couples will be paired with a seasoned ministry couple on a structured pathway of learning.
Participating couples will be paired with a seasoned ministry couple on a structured pathway of learning.
D VAUGHAN CONSULTING (DVC) EXISTS to provide Practical guidance from proven leaders passionate about the church working right.
The success of any church is largely dependent on the spiritual and emotional health of its staff, yet many ministers are isolated, overworked, under-resourced, and lack access to effective support systems. While pastoral work has always been difficult, a notable decrease in the number of individuals entering ministry as a first career, a lack of adequate training for many second-career pastors, and the growing pressures of reaching an increasingly post-Christian culture create special challenges for those serving today. These challenges place added demands on the spouses and families of church staff, a reality that can threaten a minister’s home life. No one should be expected to sacrifice their marriage and children to serve a church.
D VAUGHAN CONSULTING (DVC) EXISTS TO WIN LOST PEOPLE BY STRENGTHENING CHURCHES AND THEIR SENIOR LEADERS.
The success of any church is largely dependent on the spiritual and emotional health of its staff, yet many ministers are isolated, overworked, under-resourced, and lack access to effective support systems. While pastoral work has always been difficult, a notable decrease in the number of individuals entering ministry as a first career, a lack of adequate training for many second-career pastors, and the growing pressures of reaching an increasingly post-Christian culture create special challenges for those serving today. These challenges place added demands on the spouses and families of church staff, a reality that can threaten a minister’s home life. No one should be expected to sacrifice their marriage and children to serve a church.
DVC’S HOME FIRES PROGRAM SEEKS TO STRENGTHEN MINISTRY MARRIAGES AND FAMILIES BY PROVIDING INTENSIVE RETREAT EXPERIENCES THAT PROMOTE THE SPIRITUAL, EMOTIONAL, AND RELATIONAL HEALTH OF PASTORS AND THEIR SPOUSES.
Participating couples will be paired with David and Donna Vaughan or a seasoned ministry couple on a structured pathway of learning, coaching, conversation, and planning that includes a weekend getaway at the coach’s home. The retreat will emphasize rest, reflection on learnings and assessments, and focused discussion around topics relating to maintaining a healthy marriage and family while serving a church. Participants will also make specific plans to regularly engage in practices that protect against burnout, including 12 months of follow-up coaching. To ensure confidentiality and encourage transparency, only two couples may participate in each retreat, with emphasis on 1:1 interactions (no “group sessions”).
Donna Vaughan (pictured), serves as the Director of Home Fires. Donna met David when they were 15 & 16 years of age and married in 1981. As a pastor’s wife for more than 40 years, Donna has a heart for women in ministry.
Donna is an identical twin, loves horseback riding, and is partial to her home state of Virginia. She always looks forward to using her gift of hospitality by hosting Home Fires retreats.
DVC’S HOME FIRES PROGRAM SEEKS TO STRENGTHEN MINISTRY MARRIAGES AND FAMILIES BY PROVIDING INTENSIVE RETREAT EXPERIENCES THAT PROMOTE THE SPIRITUAL, EMOTIONAL, AND RELATIONAL HEALTH OF PASTORS AND THEIR SPOUSES.
Participating couples will be paired with David and Donna Vaughan or a seasoned ministry couple on a structured pathway of learning, coaching, conversation, and planning that includes a weekend getaway at the coach’s home. The retreat will emphasize rest, reflection on learnings and assessments, and focused discussion around topics relating to maintaining a healthy marriage and family while serving a church. Participants will also make specific plans to regularly engage in practices that protect against burnout, including 12 months of follow-up coaching. To ensure confidentiality and encourage transparency, only two couples may participate in each retreat, with emphasis on 1:1 interactions (no “group sessions”).
Donna Vaughan (pictured), serves as the Director of Home Fires. Donna met David when they were 15 & 16 years of age and married in 1981. As a pastor’s wife for more than 40 years, Donna has a heart for women in ministry.
Donna is an identical twin, loves horseback riding, and is partial to her home state of Virginia. She always looks forward to using her gift of hospitality by hosting Home Fires retreats.
Services include . . .
- $PRE-RETREAT ORIENTATION AND COACHING, BOTH AS A COUPLE AND 1:1.
- $PRE-RETREAT LEARNING EXERCISES AND ASSESSMENTS.
- $PARTICIPATION IN A 2-3 DAY RETREAT AT THE HOME OF THE COACHING COUPLE, INCLUDING BOTH 2:2 AND 1:1 CONVERSATIONS AND EXERCISES ON FOCUSED TOPICS.
- $OPPORTUNITIES FOR REST AND RECREATION DURING THE RETREAT.
- $DEVELOPMENT OF A LONG-TERM “BURNOUT PREVENTION” STRATEGY.
- $12 MONTHS OF FOLLOW-UP MEETINGS TO DEEPEN LEARNING AND TRACK PLAN PROGRESS.
- $CONSULTATION AND INTERVENTION, AS NEEDED, WITH THE CHURCH BOARD/ELDERS ON STAFF HEALTH.