The Synod of Lincoln Trails will be gathering October 20-23, 2025 at The New Harmony Inn Resort and Conference Center in New Harmony, Indiana.
Who is this program for?
- Newly ordained pastors and associate pastors in church ministry
- Newly ordained chaplains and those in specialized ministry
- Commissioned pastors in their first role
- Pastors in their first call in a Presbyterian system
- Pastors in new positions
- Pastors who have transferred into SOLT from another synod
What’s the format?
Ministry is what we do together. Wellspring focuses on annual gatherings and connecting with colleagues who are also in new roles. This three-year program meets each autumn for three nights at a nice location. It will have a cohort, rotational model, with classes and shared learning. All classes will worship together and share meals together.
The time together will involve time for learning — but take heart: no prep work is required! Free time will have opportunities to choose fellowship together with activities for fun and relaxation — or space for solitude and rest.
What will participants learn?
Wellspring aspires to build a team for new pastors, across disciplines, so that they have a team of support. There will be coaching, There will be fellowship. Resources and ideas will be shared. Together, pastors will wrestle with challenges like conflict mediation, finding professional balance, navigating grief, and avoiding burnout. Wellspring will help equip new pastors with tools, support, and energy for their new call.
Each participant is also matched with a coach for monthly coaching.
How is this program supported?
The Synod of Lincoln Trails covers the cost of this program. Presbyteries are asked to include Wellspring in terms of call, so that participants do not have to take con ed or vacation time.
Questions?