About
First Love is an opportunity to recenter your connection with Jesus. This four-day, three-night Renovaré retreat gives pastors and ministry leaders in pastoral roles a chance to reconnect with God in a safe space among others who understand the pastoral calling with all of its joys and challenges.
Our relationship with the Lord forms and grows slowly, layer upon layer, through our personal encounters with God’s loving Presence. This bond with God is the core that shapes us and empowers our ministry. So returning to that central relationship, protecting and strengthening that bond with Father, Son, and Spirit, is essential to our spiritual health and our ability to pastor others.
Who It’s For
This retreat is designed specifically for those in pastoral roles — pastors and ministry leaders from all Christian traditions, men and women, who:
- care deeply about their congregation’s depth and renewal in Christ,
- feel called to cultivate authentic, formational community,
- know that they can only give what they first receive from God.
What to Expect
- A small, relaxed event with no more than fifty leaders
- Generous space for connecting with God in a beautiful setting
- Teaching and guided practices for strengthening your spirit and your calling
- Honest conversations with others on a similar journey
- Wonderful food and comfortable accommodations
Location
The Serra Retreat Center is perched on a hillside with sweeping views of the Pacific Ocean in Malibu, California, 45 minutes from the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
Serra Retreat Center
3401 Serra Road
Malibu, CA 90265
Rooms include two full-sized beds, a shared bathroom, and a desk.
Lodging and all group sessions will take place on the retreat campus.
FAQ
The Serra Retreat Center is 45 Minutes from the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
Attendees are responsible for their own transportation to and from the retreat.
Check-in will start on Monday, April 20, at 4:00 p.m., with the first session starting at 5:30 p.m. The event will conclude at 12:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 23. Attendees are encouraged to join the retreat team for lunch after the event ends.
Attendance is limited to fifty pastors and ministry leaders.
For this event, the team has decided it will be best for spouses not to come unless they also serve as pastors or ministry leaders and will be attending the sessions. Our goal is to create an environment where pastors and ministry leaders can fully focus on what the Lord may have for them.
If you would like to register as a couple or have further questions, please email Monty Harrington at [email protected]
If you desire to cancel, you may do so up to eight weeks prior to the date of the event (Feb 23, 2026) and receive a full refund minus a $50 cancellation fee. No refunds will be given after Monday, February 23, 2026.
If Renovaré cancels the event for any reason, we will reschedule the event or offer a full refund.
Please email Renovaré Event Coordinator Monty Harrington at [email protected]