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This past August, PastoraLab brought together a group of ministry leaders at St. Paul's Retreat Center in Los Angeles for an intensive three-day retreat focused on creation care. The Creation Care Leaders series created space for faith leaders to explore what it means to faithfully steward God's creation in their communities and ministries.
Watch highlights from our three days together:
Learning from Dr. Sandra Richter
Dr. Sandra Richter served as the retreat's keynote speaker, guiding participants through a biblical exploration of creation care that challenged common assumptions. Her teaching revealed how urban sprawl carries hidden costs that often go unexamined, while grounding the conversation in Scripture's clear mandate for caring for creation.
One of the most transformative aspects of Richter's presentation was expanding participants' understanding of what "creation" actually encompasses. This broader biblical vision opened new possibilities for how ministry leaders might approach environmental stewardship.
Impact Testimonials
Perhaps the most practical insight that emerged from the retreat was beautifully simple: you don't have to fix everything today. Instead of feeling overwhelmed by the scope of environmental challenges, participants were encouraged to think about what they could do TODAY—taking small, meaningful steps within their spheres of influence.
Listen below to Lucy's takeaway:
The Creation Care Leaders series represents PastoraLab's commitment to equipping ministry leaders for the full scope of faithful leadership in today's world. Through focused gatherings like this retreat, we continue supporting leaders as they navigate complex issues with biblical wisdom and practical insight.
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