Healthy churches pursue unity with humility and biblical wisdom. Converge Rocky Mountain provides trained reconciliation leaders and practical resources to help churches navigate conflict, restore relationships, and address sensitive matters with integrity and grace. Our desire is to support congregations in resolving disputes in a God-honoring way that protects both their witness and their people.

• A Commitment to Biblical Conflict Resolution - Peacemaker's Promise
• Leadership Relationship Covenant
• Clergy Restoration
• Recommended Policy Statement on Sexual Misconduct for Local Churches of the Baptist General Conference

Converge Rocky Mountain is committed to helping churches and their leaders thrive. From church health assessments and growth consultations to personality, strengths, and leadership tools, these resources are designed to strengthen your team, clarify vision, and move your ministry toward its full God-given potential. Contact our office to learn how we can come alongside your church.

For Your Church

• Church Consultations
• Natural Church Development Inventory
• Church-wide Assessments / SWOT Analysis
• Church Health Diagnosis
• Conflict Consultation
• The Church Life Cycle
• Breaking Growth Barriers
• ReTool Kit

For Your Staff/Volunteers

• StrengthsFinder
• Personality Inventories
• Leadership Inventories
• DISC Inventories
• Leadership Board Consults

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Converge Rocky Mountain provides practical financial tools and support to help pastors, ministry families, and churches plan wisely, steward resources well, and prepare for the future.

Retirement Fund
The Converge Retirement Plan offers trusted retirement options for pastors, missionaries, district leaders, national staff, and full-time church employees. Many leaders participate in both available plans to strengthen long-term financial security.
Serving Converge leaders since 1967, the plan provides consistent investment performance and experienced guidance so you can prepare confidently for retirement.
To learn more or enroll, visit the Converge Retirement Plan website or call 877-482-6882.

Housing Allowance
Pastors may be eligible for valuable housing allowance benefits. Reviewing this option can significantly impact long-term financial planning. Be sure you understand how to take full advantage of this provision and consult a qualified tax professional when needed.
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Ministry Family Benevolence Fund
Ministry families often face unique financial and personal challenges. The Converge Rocky Mountain Benevolence Fund provides assistance each year for counseling, medical expenses, housing needs, and other urgent situations. Partner churches are encouraged to designate one annual offering to support this fund and care for ministry families across our region.

Pastoral Tax Guidance
Tax considerations for clergy can be complex. Pastors are encouraged to review current IRS clergy publications and seek professional advice to ensure accurate and wise financial decisions regarding Social Security, exemptions, and ministry income.

• Publication 517 (2021), Social Security and Other Information for Members of the Clergy and Religious Workers | Internal Revenue Service (irs.gov)
• Publication 570 (2021), Tax Guide for Individuals With Income From U.S. Possessions | Internal Revenue Service (irs.gov)
  

Additional Financial Resources
For churches seeking to grow their savings responsibly, trusted ministry investment funds such as the Wesleyan Investment Fund and Cornerstone Fund offer flexible church savings options with competitive interest rates and easy access to funds when needed.

Placement
As a district, our prayerful desire is to see pastors and churches experience healthy, growing partnerships. We seek to steward the best resources available while remaining dependent on God’s direction to connect the right leader with the right church at the right time.

Licensing for Ministry
Licensing is a function of the local church and is granted for a specific ministry setting and calling. Individuals seeking licensing should submit the following to their Church Board, or congregation if preferred:

• A one-page statement describing their conversion and call to ministry
• A 4–8 page self-written doctrinal statement outlining major beliefs
  (Refer to the CRM Ordination Guide for key doctrinal areas.)

Approval for licensing must be recorded in the official Church Board minutes. A copy of these minutes should be retained by both the church and the individual being licensed.
Types of Licensing
Ministry-Specific License
Valid only while serving at the licensing church. The license expires if the individual leaves that church.
Gospel Ministry License
Valid beyond a single church context. The licensing church retains the authority to revoke this license if necessary due to issues such as doctrinal error or moral failure. If revoked, a formal letter must be issued to the license holder.
Important Note:
Within two years of being licensed or ordained, a pastor may file for Social Security exemption if their beliefs align with the exemption statement. This decision should be made with seriousness and in consultation with a qualified tax advisor.
Sample License

Ordination
Ordination begins with a clear call from God and the recognition of that call by the local church. Converge Rocky Mountain partners with churches throughout the process by providing guidance, review, and support.
Ordination Process Overview
For the Candidate and Church

• The church notifies the CRM Executive Minister of its desire to ordain a candidate
• CRM provides the Ordination Handbook to both the church and candidate
  
• The candidate prepares a 12–15 page paper outlining their call, philosophy of ministry, and doctrinal beliefs
• A pre-ordination team reviews the candidate’s paper and provides feedback
  
• After revisions, an ordination council date is scheduled
• The host church distributes the candidate’s paper to CRM partner congregations
  
• The Ordination Council meets and recommends whether the church should proceed

For Converge Rocky Mountain

• CRM responds to church requests with the ordination handbook and guidance
• CRM assists in forming the pre-ordination review team
  
• CRM helps distribute the candidate’s materials to partner churches
• CRM participates in the Ordination Council and offers a recommendation to the church’s leadership board
  

The final decision to ordain rests with the local church.
For detailed requirements and forms, please refer to the CRM Ordination Guide.

Understanding how you are wired helps you lead and serve more effectively. These assessments and resources are designed to help you discover your natural strengths, spiritual gifts, and personality style so you can grow with clarity and confidence in your calling.

• Regent University Gifts Test
• Personality Test
• Lilly Endowment
  

Converge provides official endorsement for qualified clergy pursuing chaplaincy ministry in the military, Veterans Administration, federal prisons, and healthcare settings such as hospitals and hospices. This pathway equips pastors to serve with spiritual care and leadership in diverse institutional environments.
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Healthy pastors lead healthy churches. Establishing a clear sabbatical policy provides intentional time for rest, renewal, and spiritual refreshment for both pastors and congregations. These resources offer practical guidance for planning and implementing a sabbatical in a way that strengthens the leader, the church, and the long-term health of the ministry.
Sabbatical Planning Guide

En Gedi Retreat Center
Not to be confused with Paul and Janelle Mitton's cabin located in Bailey, CO, which is also called En Gedi, this En Gedi Retreat is a free vacation and retreat home for pastors and missionaries located just west of Steamboat Springs, CO.  It is a 501(c)3 organization with the purpose of keeping pastors and missionaries "Rested, Refreshed, and Renewed" in their service to the Kingdom.
(719) 963-3983

4 Eagle Ranch
4 Eagle Ranch is only 24 miles from Vail Village and 15 miles from Beaver Creek. Our easily accessible location, combined with excellent facilities, great food and service have given countless groups and individuals an unforgettable experience rich in history and tradition. Transformed in 1991 as an entertainment venue for private group functions, 4 Eagle specializes in corporate parties, weddings, receptions, rehearsal dinners, family reunions and other gatherings.
(970) 926-3372

Sonscapes
SonScape Retreats serves Christ by providing spiritual retreat, counsel, and community for pastors, missionaries, and other vocational Christian leaders and their spouses to extend God’s kingdom in the world. They offer 7-day retreats led by experienced ministry leaders who have been where you are. Their retreats offer you a welcoming atmosphere, engaging program, and relaxing schedule. Their Colorado location is nestled in the pine trees high up in the Rocky Mountains. Just a 45-minute drive from the Colorado Springs airport or two hours from the Denver airport.
(888) 766-7227

Quiet Waters
The QuietWaters Retreat Home is a welcoming, spacious home situated on three acres near Parker, Colorado just southeast of Denver. The panoramic views of the Rocky Mountains is a constant reminder that you are truly in Colorful Colorado. Since 2001, QuietWaters Ministries has successfully helped hundreds of Christian leaders with personal and professional crises. Through their one-on-one Intensive Programs, you get back in touch with God, renew your sense of calling, restore your professional vision and priorities, and strengthen your personal relationships.
(303) 639-9066

Marble Retreat Center
Since 1974, Marble Retreat has provided a safe place for transformation and life giving hope to nearly 4,000 participants from around the world. Marble Retreat’s 8-day program schedule consists of an effective combination of individual and group counseling led by professional counselors in a confidential setting of recreation and rest. As an interdenominational Christian counseling center, Marble Retreat provides a doorway to healing for those who are tired and hurting. It is located 8000 feet above sea level, this peaceful refuge nestled in the picturesque Crystal River Valley of the Colorado Rockies has been set aside for rest, healing, and life transformation. Guests will feel the comfort of home with homemade meals, a cozy fireplace, and welcoming retreat staff.
(970) 963-2499

Shekinah Ranch
Shekinah Ranch owns 35 acres and the McDavids own adjacent 70 acres at 8,600 feet, in the Colorado Rockies, about 60 miles northwest of Denver. Seventy percent of the land is forest, and the rest beautiful alpine meadows. Their desire is to share the beauty and blessing with those who have grown weary on the battlefield. As much as possible, each cabin will be built out of sight of other cabins. They envision no programs but want Shekinah Ranch to be a place of rest, renewal, restoration and vision; a place where those in the fires of the front lines can withdraw from the battle to be in the presence of God.
(970) 726-4494

Praise Mountain
Praise Mountain offers God's people a year-round prayer and fasting retreat with privacy and comfort. They are located 40 miles west of Colorado Springs, off Highway 24, in the mountains. There are 110 acres of forest and meadow, bordered on 3 sides by National Forest. They have four ministry cabins: 2 one-bedroom cabins, one with a queen bed and one with a bunk bed; as well as a five-bedroom house that sleeps 10-12; and a three-bedroom house that sleeps 8.Also, there are three prayer "caves" - small structures built around rock formations, for total seclusion. If you are looking for a place to get alone with God to fast and pray, Praise Mountain is there for you.
(719) 748-3719

Easy Yoke Retreat House
Easy Yoke Retreat House is a Christian retreat center in the mountains of Southern Colorado. We are dedicated to providing a place of quiet and solace to both individuals and groups. The eight-bedroom, sixteen-bed facility is very well suited for an individual wanting to meet with God, a pastor wanting to study, or a group looking to plan or grow together. Bring your family for a getaway, or plan your next family reunion here. Easy Yoke works great for creative groups like scrapbookers. We are situated in a lower elevation of the mountains, so access is easy in all seasons. We are conveniently located only 80 minutes from Colorado Springs, and 30 minutes from Pueblo, tucked away a few miles up from the little town of Beulah, bordered on two sides by National Forest.
(719) 485-4800

Converge Rocky Mountain is committed to caring for pastors and their families spiritually, emotionally, and physically. Through trusted ministry partners, marriage intensives, counseling resources, and leadership support, we come alongside those in ministry during both everyday challenges and particularly difficult seasons. Our goal is to provide confidential, practical care that strengthens leaders, families, and church teams for long-term health and faithfulness.

Quiet Waters CareLine
The CareLine is a 24 hour a day, 7 days a week professional, confidential and complimentary telephone counseling and referral service for Converge Rocky Mountain pastors and their families. That means day or night, every day of the year, a professional counselor is prepared to listen and provide help for pastoral staff and their families.
By simply calling 1.866.526.2222 they will be put in touch with a licensed doctor or master’s level counselor within four hours.

Southwest Counseling Associates
Everyone needs help at times to heal, grow and find direction. To meet this need, Mission Hills Church of Littleton, Colorado, established Southwest Counseling Associates in 1986 as a non-profit extension ministry. SCA maintains its partnership with Mission Hills while pursuing opportunities to work with other churches in the greater Denver area and the Front Range. Phone: 303.730.1717