Crestwood - New England's First Pastors Retreat Center

Mission 1

STOP the great losses! Save the pastors, and see revitalization in congregations. We are asking that you pray for the Crestwood vision. We need to raise over 3 million dollars to buy and occupy the Crestwood estate as a retreat center for pastors who are burnt out, lost, wounded, or perhaps even seeking the truth - before we lose them altogether. Everyone can help, just by praying - that's all we ask from you.

Churches in the USA suffer the loss of more than 1,500 pastors every month!

In the northeast, we have no care center (yet) established that would give pastors a place to get away for refreshment and renewal.

Net2Church is now seeking to purchase the Cyrus Scofield summer residence established in 1895, currently known as Crestwood Chapel and Pavilion, located in the town of Winchester, NH, USA. This will be a place for pastors of all Christian traditions to come and find refuge, refreshment, and renewal.

This was originally the summer residence where final drafts of the Scofield Study Bible is said to have been completed. Reverend Scofield was hired by D. L. Moody (founder of the nearby Mount Herman School) to be his personal chaplain, and built his home and chapel on this majestic New England mountain top.

There are two parcels of land (totaling 157 acres) included in the purchase. The chapel and original house are now accompanied by a pavilion, and a guest house. There are acres of sprawling lawns, beautiful flower gardens, natural granite stone landscaping, and 120 mile views into three states with the Connecticut River valley below, and the breathtaking Green Mountains of Vermont within range.

With your financial support, the first New England pastors retreat center will be established. Please help us to solidify this worthy vision with your generous donation.

Thank you for enabling us to help pastors in the northeast.

David R. Thayer, founder
Net2Church Global Ministries