Personal Spiritual Retreat
Guided Personal Spiritual Retreat
with John Parrish and Christine Schichtle
May 4-7, 2026
Come experience a Cove-Guided Personal Spiritual Retreat. These guided retreats, led by trained facilitators, are for those seeking deeper intimacy with God and His wisdom in their lives. They include times of small group reflection—size is limited and participation is expected. Join in collective prayer, specific spiritual exercises, and fellowship at meal times to discuss how God is working in your heart. Spend time walking our mountain trails, reflecting in private devotions, journaling, and more. One-on-one spiritual mentoring appointments will be available. Call for more information. All reservations must be made at least 48 hours prior to the start of the event.
John Parrish
John serves the Cove as Pastor in Residence, Seminar Emcee and leads Guided Personal Spiritual Retreats. Previously, he has served as an Executive Pastor, Director of Program at the Billy Graham Training Center, a Leadership Partner/Mentor for Emerging & Executive Leaders with Arrow Leadership Ministries Vancouver, BC. Director of Leadership Training for Serve International, a Church Planter Assessor for the Acts29 Network and a board member for On Eagles Wings Ministries (a ministry offering assistance to restore those who have survived the sex trafficking industry by offering hope, empowerment and a brighter future.)
John is a graduate of Covenant College (B.A) Lookout Mountain, TN, Gordon-Conwell Seminary (M.Div.) South Hamilton, MA, Arrow Leadership Ministries (2001) Vancouver, Canada, and completed his D.Min. (2005) in Christian Leadership with Gordon-Conwell Seminary Charlotte, NC. He is ordained as a pastor in the Presbyterian Church in America.
Christine Schichtle
Christine Schichtle serves as a chaplain for women at the Billy Graham Training Center at The Cove and co-hosts Guided Personal Spiritual Retreats with John Parrish. She received a Bachelor’s degree in Biblical Counseling from The King’s University and founded Faithful Journeys, a non-profit counseling firm dedicated to helping clients apply God’s Word to their lives. She has over 10 years of experience in global women’s Bible studies and church ministry, as well as five years of experience teaching Homiletics to hundreds of adults. She and her husband attend Biltmore Church in Arden, NC, where they lead a weekly Connect Group.