SoCal SoulCARE
A sacred place for pastors and Christian nonprofit leaders to breathe again.
SoulCARE is a nine-month, retreat-based experience for leaders who long to lead from spiritual vitality—not burnout. Through monthly retreats, spiritual direction, and daily prayer practices, participants slow down, reconnect with God, and rediscover joy in the midst of leadership.
About SoulCARE
SoulCARE is a formative journey rooted in a simple conviction: leaders who give deeply deserve a safe place to receive deeply. This experience invites pastors and Christian nonprofit leaders into a slower rhythm where God’s love and their belovedness can become re-anchoring realities—so leadership flows from fullness, not depletion.
SoulCARE is not a conference or content-heavy program. It’s a retreat-based pathway of renewal that integrates teaching, reflection, spiritual direction, community, and rest.
SoulCARE is changing lives—and reshaping leadership.
494
pastors & nonprofit leaders have participated
224
churches represented
129
nonprofit organizations served
128
cities reached
(and counting)
Who We Serve
This is for leaders who give deeply—and need a safe space to be honest. SoulCARE is designed for pastors and nonprofit leaders who carry the weight of ministry and feel the spiritual cost of constant giving.
In the midst of leading others, many leaders quietly face fatigue, disconnection, or isolation. SoulCARE offers a private, supportive space to slow down and reconnect with God—without pressure or performance.
Each year, we welcome a small, intentional cohort into a journey of personal renewal through:
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Once a month, from September through May, the cohort gathers in person for a half-day retreat in a setting marked by beauty and spaciousness. Each retreat includes invitational teaching, personal reflection, group spiritual direction, and a shared meal. The pace is intentionally slower—creating room to listen to God, notice your own soul, and be present without pressure to produce.
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Each participant meets regularly with a trained spiritual director who provides confidential, one-on-one space to reflect, process, and discern. Spiritual direction is not about fixing or advising—it’s about paying attention to God’s presence in your real life and leadership. It’s a place to be honest, to ask deeper questions, and to receive care without expectation.
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Between retreats, participants are invited into simple, guided prayer rhythms that align with each month’s theme. These practices are designed to be sustainable, not overwhelming—helping you integrate what you’re learning into daily life. Over time, these rhythms cultivate a deeper “with God” life that strengthens both your inner world and outward leadership.
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SoulCARE is not meant to be walked alone. In a small, intentional cohort, leaders build trust and shared language around spiritual renewal. There is laughter, shared meals, and moments of deep honesty. Many participants say one of the greatest gifts is rediscovering joy in community—remembering that they are not competitors, but companions in the work of God.
How It Works
Step 1: Express Interest
Join the interest list to receive upcoming dates and next steps.
Step 2: Info Meeting
Come hear the heart and structure of SoulCARE, and ask questions.
Step 3: Discernment Process
SoulCARE isn’t a program you sign up for—it’s a journey you discern. Participation is limited and intentionally curated. Each applicant walks through a discernment process with our SoulCARE leadership team to ensure the experience is a fit for this season of life and leadership.
Step 4: Begin the Journey (September–May)
Monthly retreats + spiritual direction + monthly prayer focus + community rhythms
Express Interest
Led by Long Beach Church Collective through a licensing partnership with WellSpring.