Pastors' Gathering Registration is Open!

Registration is open! Thrive welcomes you to a gathering created specifically for CRC parish pastors, regional pastors, and chaplains on October 27-29, 2025, in Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada. Be refreshed as you step away from the demands of ministry and life to reflect on your wellbeing, focus on your relationship with God, and learn from Sean Nemecek, author of The Weary Leader’s Guide to Burnout.

Sean is the Executive Director for Pastor-in-Residence Ministries. A graduate of Grand Rapids Theological Seminary (M.Div.), he served as a local church pastor for 18 years. He serves as both a spiritual director and ministry coach — specializing in coaching people through burnout and helping organizations develop an anti-burnout culture. He is all about helping people feel seen, heard, and known in the welcoming presence of our loving God. In his spare time Sean enjoys gardening with his wife, Amy. He also enjoys learning, cooking, woodturning, and cheering for the Chicago Cubs.

Thrive underwrites most of the expenses. The registration fee is $260 until September 15. After that, registration is based on availability. This fee covers two hotel nights and most of your meals — beginning with supper on Monday and ending with lunch on Wednesday. You’ll be on your own for supper on Tuesday.

Find more information and reserve your spot here: crcna.org/PastorsGathering