Pastors Wives Retreat
April 17–19, 2026
Rock and Refuge: God's Help in Hard Times
Speaker: Lisa Krenz
Trinity Lutheran Church
2201 Rollins Road, Columbia, MO 65203
All sessions, activities, and worship
Drury Inn & Suites
1000 Knipp St., Columbia, MO 65203
(Stadium Boulevard)
Calling all wives of pastors – join us for a weekend of renewal and encouragement at the 2026 Pastors Wives Retreat!
This year, we invite wives of pastors from across the Missouri District to gather at Trinity Lutheran Church in Columbia, Mo., from April 17–19, 2026. Together, we’ll spend time in fellowship, reflection, and inspiration under the theme "Rock & Refuge: God’s Help in Hard Times."
Led by Lisa Krenz, this retreat offers a unique opportunity to recharge and connect with fellow wives of pastors, as well as explore the ways in which God supports and strengthens us in our challenging roles. This retreat is designed to provide rest, renewal, and a deeper understanding of God's steadfast love in difficult times.
Lisa has almost thirty years of experience as a pastor’s wife and more than sixty years of experience living this side of heaven as a baptized child of God. Along the way, she has lived out her vocations as a daughter, wife, mother, friend, teacher, and Concordia Publishing House (CPH) curriculum editor. In her spare time, she enjoys quilting, reading, doing laundry, and ironing. Lisa and her husband, Stephen, currently live in Columbia, Ill., but began their married life and ministry in Holts Summit, Mo. Together, they raised two children (now adults): Joel and Anna
For questions, please contact Lisa Clark at lisamclark.lc@gmail.com.
Schedule
Friday, April 17
3 p.m. Registration, check-in, settle in
(Drury Inn & Suites at 1000 Knipp St., Columbia, MO 65203)
5:30 p.m. Dinner and fellowship
8 p.m. Devotion and fellowship
Saturday, April 18
7:30 a.m. Breakfast (flexible timing)
9 a.m. Sessions and activities
(Trinity Lutheran Church at 2201 Rollins Road, Columbia, MO 65203)
12 p.m. Lunch and free time
1 p.m. Sessions and activities
3 p.m. Free time
5:30 p.m. Dinner and fellowship
8 p.m. Devotion and fellowship
Sunday, April 19
7:30 a.m. Breakfast (flexible timing)
10:30 a.m. Worship at Trinity Lutheran Church
Registration and Housing Fees
Due to donations, housing is the only cost necessary for this event! All meals and other expenses will be covered. Space is limited, so register as soon as possible.
You will also have the option to bring a snack to share.
Housing:
You have three options:
- Room with one other person: $150
- Room with two other people: $100
- Arrange your own lodging: $0
Registration Deadline is April 3, 2026 (or when registration is filled).
Space is limited. If you discover that you cannot attend, please email Sue.Thompson@mo.lcms.org so we can offer your space to someone else who could benefit from attending.
Questions about the program, housing, or a specific roommate request? Please contact Lisa Clark at lisamclark.lc@gmail.com
Questions about your online registration? Please contact Sue Thompson at Sue.Thompson@mo.lcms.org
If you discover that you cannot attend, please email Sue.Thompson@mol.lcms.org so we can offer the space to someone else who would benefit from attending.