The Well

The name, The Well, is intentional. In the ancient world, the well was a unique gathering place that provided life-sustaining water for both humans and animals. Not only life-giving water was found at wells, but wells were also the social networking hub of their day. They were places where relationships were formed, conversations took place, ideas created, and bonds renewed. Our goal for The Well is to support the well-being of ministers by providing connection, gathering, support, and space in which to drink from the deep well of relationships and to be renewed by God’s spirit.

The Well is held at Conception Abbey in Conception, Missouri.

Retreat begins/Check-in — September 16, 2024 at 3:00 PM
Retreat ends/Check-out — September 18, 2024 at 2:00 PM

ALL Central Seminary alumni from all programs and all years are welcome to participate. Alums should be currently engaged in professional ministry (however you define that). Space is limited to 20 participants so register early.

While all are welcomed and encouraged to attend, programming for this retreat will be conducted in English. A retreat with programming conducted in Korean is slated for the following year. 

The cost to participate is $25 for 2023 and 2024 graduates, and $50 for all other graduation years. Your registration fee includes private room and bathroom lodging at the monastery and all meals. Free transportation is also available from the KCI airport to Conception Abbey on Sept 16 prior to the retreat start and back to KCI on Sept 18 after the retreat concludes.

This program is supported by Central’s Thriving in Ministry grant from the Lilly Endowment.

Partial travel scholarships for those based in the United States are available. Please contact Craig Doty at cdoty@cbts.edu with questions.

The 2024 program itinerary is still being developed, but this two-day gathering includes time for peer support, conversation, reflection, worship, and plenty of time for rest. The rooms are comfortable and private, the setting is serene, and you can participated in as much or as little of the retreat programming as you would like.

While all are welcome, programming for this retreat will be conducted in English. A retreat with programming in Korean is slated for the following year. 

Complete the form and pay the registration fee here: REGISTRATION FORM

Please contact Craig Doty, Senior Director of Brand Advancement and Alumni Engagement, at cdoty@cbts.edu with questions.