time out pastors retreat

january 10-12, 2027

Registration open in October*

What to Expect:

Time Out is a retreat created to refresh and encourage pastors in ministry. Our goal is simple: to minister to the minister. Throughout the retreat, you’ll experience spiritually renewing sessions, opportunities for community, and personal mentoring. It’s a space to relax with your family, be poured into through worship, biblical teaching, and ministry times, and connect with both old and new friends.

AGES:
Time Out is open to pastors of all ages and backgrounds. However, this retreat is designed with a special focus on:

  • Youth pastors

  • Children’s and family ministry pastors

  • Young Adult Pastor

  • Next Gen Pastor

  • Young pastors (under the age of 35)

  • Spouses and children of pastors

    • Kids ages 0 - 12 years

DATES:
January 10-12,2027

TIME:
Sunday 4:00 PM Check in available at the hotel, followed by 6:00 PM family dinner

Tuesday 12:30PM - Event concludes

LOCATION:
North City Church
Woodbridge, ON

Schedule

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Schedule *

sunday

  • Check in at the hotel is available

  • Family dinner @ the church

  • General Session I

  • Late night / Hang outs at the Hotel

MONDAY

  • Breakfast available at hotel

  • Muffins & coffee at the church available

  • General Session II

  • Lunch break

  • Coaching sessions / free time / community time

  • Dinner @ the church

  • General Session III

  • Late night hangs at the Hotel

TUESDAY

  • Breakfast available at hotel

  • Muffins & coffee at the church available

  • General Session II

  • Event concludes

  • Coaching sessions / free time / community time

BOOK YOUR HOTEL:

Both are within 9 minutes from the venue

Aloft Vaughn Mills 

151 Bass Pro Mills Drive, Vaughn, ON

Rooms are: 
One King Guest Room $179.00 per room per night plus taxes
Double Queens Guest Room $179.00 per room per night plus taxes

Includes: Parking, Wifi, and Amenities

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Toronto/Vaughn 

612 Applewood Cres / Vaughan, Ontario L4K 4B4

Rooms are: Queen Beds and a Trundle Bed

$185.00 CDN - Two Guests

$200.00 CDN - 3 Guests 

$215.00 CDN  - 4 Guests 

Includes: Breakfast, Parking, Wifi and Amenities.

If you are having trouble booking
PLEASE CONTACT
Kim Rossi kimrossioto@gmail.com
289.969.8342 I LinkedInI Website

Where to Find Us:

NORTH CITY CHURCH
WOODBRIDGE, ON

Frequently Asked Questions:

  • Registration covers the conference and three meals.

  • Yes. We have secured a discounted rate at the Lamplighter Inn . Simply mention that you are with the “Time Out” group at the time of booking. Click here to book.

    We are excited to be staying at the Best Western Lamplighter! Registrants are asked to book their own accommodations. You will need to call the hotel directly to book your stay for either 2 or 3 nights. We have a block of rooms set aside for the rate of $189.00 a night. If you wish to stay in a room that is not considered standard you will be looking at different prices for those rooms that the hotel can provide you with.

    If you have any questions, please contact Nicole Switzer directly at nswitzer@wodistrict.org.

  • We are pleased to welcome seasoned pastors from the District to offer coaching sessions during Time Out for the pastor and/or their spouse. (Read their bios here).

    If you are interested in setting up a coaching appointment, available time slots will be sent out by email from our office to those who have registered for the event. Spaces are limited, so availability will be on a first-come-first-served basis. You are also welcome to connect with our coaches at any point throughout the event, but those with scheduled appointments will take precedence. 

  • Our PK Ministry is available during the sessions scheduled in our main event itinerary for children up to age 12. Each child must be pre-registered as outlined in the registration process. Infants who will remain in the care of the parents during the conference do not have to be registered. Please note that this program will have limited spaces and be available to parents on a first-come, first-served basis: once the program is full, we will not be accepting additional children, however, a waitlist will be created. 

    **There will be no program available for children ages 13 or older. Parents are responsible for these children at all times. 

  • Our priority at Time Out is to provide an opportunity and space for pastors to set aside the responsibilities of ministry and connect with God.  Our aim is that pastors and their spouses join us for teaching from our local leaders that encourages and motivates us to be empowered and equipped by the Spirit.

steps to register:

$125

PER ADULT

REGISTER BY DECEMBER 13 AT 11:59PM

$30

per child

PK MINISTRY RUNS FOR CHILDREN 0-12 YRS OLD.

REGISTER

All Registrations are completed online. It is both secure and immediate. If you need assistance registering, please contact the Student Collective and speak to Nicole (nswitzer@wodistrict.org)

Registration open in October*

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