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Please Note:

1. Our cabins are closed for the Winter. Re-opening April 1st, 2025. 

2. We are currently fundraising for support to fund our ministry – this fundraising work will be continuing through the winter. We’d be happy to discuss speaking at your church or event.

3. We are planning some big updates to our website which we hope to work on this winter, including putting together a prayer group to pray for our guest’s specific needs, both while they are on retreat and as they return to their ministry work. 

Living Springs Ranch

Christian Retreat Center

We provide retreats and lodging for people in Christian Ministry. Guests stay in one of our three cabins located on 140-acres of mountaintop forest near Spokane, Washington. While here, they can set their own schedule, spend time alone with God, relax, pray, think, and connect with their spouse and family. Additional resources are available for people in crisis or experiencing burnout.

Request an Invitation

Living Springs Ranch

Christian Retreat Center

We provide retreats and lodging for people in Christian Ministry. Guests stay in one of our three cabins located on 140-acres of mountaintop forest near Spokane, Washington. While here, they can set their own schedule, spend time alone with God, relax, pray, think, and connect with their spouse and family. Additional resources are available for people in crisis or experiencing burnout.

Who We Serve

We invite people involved in all aspects of Christian ministry to retreat here: pastors, counselors, church leaders, nonprofit staff, missionaries, chaplains, teachers, and aid workers. We are non-denominational and unaffiliated with any particular churches or groups.

Why We Do It

Our mission is to provide rest and rejuvenation for Christian ministry workers. Our goal is that each person return to their ministries refreshed, refocused, energized, and better equipped for effective service.

Types of Retreats

Not everyone who retreats here comes for the same reasons. For example, one family might come here for a fun vacation while another family is here because they burned out on the mission field and are in crisis. 


Learn More About Retreats

Did You Know?

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1,500 pastors leave the ministry each month due to moral failure, spiritual burnout, or contention in their churches.

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70% of pastors do not have someone they consider a close friend.

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50% of pastors' marriages end in divorce.

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70% of pastors constantly fight depression.

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70% of pastors said the only time they spend studying the Word is when they are preparing their sermons.

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80% of pastors' spouses feel their spouse is overworked.

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94% of pastors feel pressured to have an ideal family.

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90% of pastors work more than 46 hours a week.

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70% of pastors say that they have lower self-esteem now than when they started their ministry.

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50% of pastors have considered leaving the ministry in the last 3 months.

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80% of pastors believe that pastoral ministry affects their families negatively.

Our Facilities

Amenities in each of our 3 guest cabins:

      • Fully equipped kitchen: range/oven, refrigerator, microwave, coffeemaker, dishes, silverware, napkins, etc.
      • Bedroom: queen-sized bed with linens provided
      • Sleeper-sofa: linens provided
      • Bathroom: shower with towels and toiletries provided
      • Shared laundry room
      • Free Wi-Fi
      • Air conditioning
Learn More About Our Facilities
"This has been a priceless time of prayer, worship,
and refreshing in the Word and Spirit of God."
- Doug M. -
 

Nearby Attractions

There are many lakes, rivers,

and places to explore nearby.

More Info

What does it cost?

Nothing! This is a gift to those serving the Lord. Our desire is that each person will return to their ministries refreshed, refocused, and better equipped for effective and sustainable service.

Be Our Guest

Due to the nature of our ministry, reservations are by invitation only. Some restrictions apply. To receive an invitation, fill out our form and select the dates for your retreat. We will review your request and based on availability send you an invitation to join us.

Check Available Dates
Request an Invitation

Guest Testimonials

From the Guestbook

“It has been so good to be able to ‘get away’ and refresh ourselves with Jesus. We are at a point in life of making a major decision and we needed this time to ourselves without the responsibility to others. May God continue to bless you ministry. Our love and prayers for you both. Thank you.”

- Wayne & Carolyn -
 
From Left to Right

Dr. Roger & Diana Ward
Directors
Former Missionaries to Mexico

Bob & Ruth Silver
Directors
Retired Pastor & Counselor

Tiffany & Jay Paulson
Caretakers & Hosts

Dr. Roger & Diana Ward
Board Members
Former Missionaries to Mexico

Bob & Ruth Silver
Board Members
Retired Pastor & Counselor

Jay & Tiffany Paulson
Ministry Directors

Dean & Cordie Barber

Founders of Living Springs Ranch

In 1964 Dean and Cordie Barber felt that God was calling them to create a place of rest and retreat for weary Christian workers. The Lord gave Cordie a vision of a mountain viewed through the branches of a pine tree, and while looking at a piece of property for sale, she saw Mt. Spokane through the pines, just as it was in her vision. They purchased the property, named it Living Springs Ranch, and built three guest cabins. Together they ministered to over 2,000 people from over 25 countries. Many weary missionaries, lonely pastors, and others have found rest and God’s peace at Living Springs Ranch.

In 2006 Dean and Cordie retired and handed the ministry over to their grandson, Jay. Jay and his wife Tiffany currently manage the ministry, maintain the facilities, and host guests. God has touched many hearts through this ministry, and we pray that will continue for years to come!

Volunteer

We have many projects and needs. From cleaning cabins between guests, to landscaping, building, maintenance, and more, there’s always work to be done.

 

Click on the link below to see current projects and ways you can help. 

Volunteer Info & Projects

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