Sustaining Pastoral Excellence offer lay and ordained Christian ministers of all denominations a chance to:
- Engage with nationally recognized leaders on practical ministry issues
- Join with pastoral colleagues in prayer, learning and fellowship
- Explore human, print, and multimedia resources
- Find refreshment and renewal
Sustaining excellence in ministry involves the development of the whole person---maintaining a balanced life in the midst of demands that never end.
St. Francis Retreat Center is a quiet, worshipful setting for spiritual renewal with many opportunities to grow. There are study programs and Sabbath retreats. There is a resource center and a bookstore. There are times to relate to your peers for support and feedback. You can consult with trained professionals such as a spiritual director or pastoral counselor.
Established in 2004, the program is funded for its first five years through a generous grant from the Lilly Endowment, Inc., program revenues, and your support.
Rev. Lawrence P. Delaney
Director
517-669-8321 x20
ldelaney@stfrancis.ws
Terry Feuka
SPE Program Manager/Media Specialist
517-669-8321 x.22
ktfeuka@voyager.net
Cindy Pastula
Financial & Services Manager
517-669-8321 x34
cpastula@stfrancis.ws
Dcn. Dick Savage
Operations Manager
517-669-8321 x36
rsavage@stfrancis.ws
Rev. Dr. Patricia A. Kenney
Ecumenical Liaison
328 Newman Rd.
Okemos, MI 48864
cell 734-730-9808
kenneyp@msu.edu
Board Members
Frederick D Fritz, Chair
University Lutheran Church
Rev. James W. Lothamer, Vice Chair
St. Agnes Parish
Rev. Jannel Glennie
Retired
Episcopal Priest - Lumen House
Rev. Patricia Hernandez
Leadership & Congregational Health
American Baptist Churches of MI
Pastor Jeffrey S O’Neill
First Presbyterian Church
Sr. Joanne Podlucky, OP
Dominican Center for
Religious Development
Msgr. Steve Raica
Chancellor
Diocese of Lansing
Rev. Timothy Chon
Westminster Presbyterian Church
North Presbyterian Church
Rev. Canon Ron Spann
PRH, Christ
Church