Women of Ministry
June 8-10, 2026
Do you have a heart for ministry? Do you serve in your local church or a parachurch organization? Come be a part of our Women of Ministry retreat that is designed to support women who serve in these roles. By joining us for this time, you will have the opportunity to meet others in ministry who can relate to your situation and sit under the teaching of women who have similar experiences. You will be cared for in our cozy accommodations, enjoy delicious food, while finding moments to relax and unwind. Our hope is that you will walk away feeling encouraged and refreshed, ready to continue serving the body of Christ.
But are you actually serving in a ministry role?
Many women find it challenging to label themselves in this way. Let us put your mind at ease. It does not matter if you are serving part time or full time, volunteer or paid, new to ministry or have many years experience. Women serve in many different ways and if you are actively serving the body of Christ, you are a woman of ministry!
We have a compiled a list of some roles where women serve in ministry:
- Pastors’ wives
- Those serving in Christian organizations
- Church administration and custodial staff
- Teachers
- Camp ministry workers
- Missionaries
- Youth ministry
- Board members
- Children’s ministry
- Worship leaders
- … and way more!
Teacher
Karen Stiller
Read about Karen Stiller
Karen Stiller is author of Holiness Here: Searching for God in the Ordinary Events of Everyday Life (NavPress, 2024) and The Minister’s Wife: a memoir of faith, doubt, friendship, loneliness, forgiveness and more (Tyndale House, 2020), and co-author of Craft, Cost & Call: How to Build a Life as a Christian Writer. She is host of the NavPress podcast Good Books Big Questions: Bold, Loving and Sensible Conversations About Faith. Her work has appeared in Reader’s Digest, The Walrus, Ekstatis, Christianity Today, and many other publications.
Karen is a writing coach, teacher and a freelance writer and editor. For 22 years, Karen served as an editor of the Canadian magazine Faith Today. She launched and hosted the Faith Today Podcast, where she interviewed thinkers, leaders and writers like Kate Bowler, Philip Yancey, Ann Voskamp, Scott Erickson and many more tellers of important stories. Karen’s work has taken her to places like South Sudan, Uganda, Senegal, Cambodia and across North America, reporting on stories that are from the Church and of the Church. For several years, she moderated the Religion and Society Series at the University of Toronto, a debate between leading atheists and theologians.
Karen has a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Non-Fiction from the University of King’s College journalism school and is working on a doctorate in the Sacred Art of Writing at Western Seminary. She lives in Ottawa.
LINKS:
Website: https://karenstiller.com/
Substack: https://karenstiller.substack.com/?utm_campaign=profile_chips
Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/good-books-big-questions/id1841579033
Music:
TBD
Main Event
Monday, June 8, 2026
4:00pm – Registration
5:30pm – Dinner
7:00pm – Teaching Session #1
Tuesday, June 9, 2026
8:30am – Breakfast
10:00am – Teaching Session #2
12:00pm – Lunch
1:00pm – Breakout Session
3:00pm – Free Time and Recreational Activities
5:30pm – Dinner
7:00pm – Teaching Session #3
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
8:30am – Breakfast
10:00am – Teaching Session #4
Check out prior to Lunch
12:00pm – Lunch
Registration
Check in and registration begins Friday at 4:00pm followed by a Dinner at 5:30pm.
Accommodations
Please refer to our website for accommodation selection*. 25% discount on accommodations for MBC retreats. Share accommodation with friends to save!
All prices are plus HST
Meals & Program
Program, 6 meals and 2 snacks
— $328.50 per person.
All prices are plus HST
Program Only
$157.50 per person.
All prices are plus HST
* Accommodation options are subject to availability. Please call the office at 705-789-0123 if you have any questions.
Media Kit
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The Prayer Room is Open!
At Muskoka Bible Centre, the breathtaking beauty of God’s creation invites reflection, renewal, and a deeper connection with Him. Free from the noise and busyness of daily life, we have the space to listen, seek, and draw near to the Lord.
Prayer is woven into the very fabric of MBC. Many of our retreats feature a Prayer Room—a peaceful, welcoming sanctuary where you can commune with God and rest in His presence. Whether you seek solitude, a moment of shared prayer with a friend, or the compassionate support of our trained Biblical Care staff, the Prayer Room is a space designed for you to encounter God.
Faith begins with a single prayer—an earnest cry for God’s saving grace. As we journey with Him, prayer remains vital, sustaining and strengthening our walk. Here, you can lay down your burdens, refresh your spirit, and pour out your heart to the One who knows and loves you completely.
"Give all your worries and cares to God, for He cares about you."
— 1 Peter 5:7
Bringing a Group? We’re Here to Help.
Gathering others for an MBC Retreat creates space for renewal, connection, and time with Jesus—and we want to make it easy for you.
You’ll get access to planning tools, promo support, and a dedicated contact to walk with you every step of the way—plus, enjoy a little thank-you gift just for putting it all together!