The Shepherd’s House

What is The Shepherd’s House?

The Shepherd’s House is a ministry of Practical Shepherding where pastors can come and stay on our ministry property to receive pastoral training and personal care at little to no expense.  It is a 6-bedroom log cabin in the beautiful hills of Kentucky where a pastor can find a place of rest, refuge, and retreat from the rigors of ministry life.  It is also a place to receive care and help from trained local pastors who serve as pastoral mentors with Practical Shepherding.

Where is The Shepherd’s House?

The Shepherd’s House is located on the beautiful 180-acre property of the Noltemeyer family. Surrounded by spectacular Kentucky landscape, hiking trails, and stocked ponds 15 miles outside the city of Louisville, this property of the Noltemeyer family has been used for almost two decades to serve pastors, enjoy family gatherings, and serve their community.

What is the cost and duration of stay at The Shepherd’s House?

The Shepherd’s House is free to all pastors.  We do not cover travel expenses.  But once each pastor arrives, we will provide lodging, food, activities, and the provision of a pastoral mentor for a portion of the pastor’s stay.  A typical stay for a single pastor will be 1-3 days depending on the request, need, and availability. 

Even though it is free for a pastor to stay and receive the help offered at The Shepherd’s House, it is not open to just anyone.  Every pastor wishing to stay, must click on the button below and fill out the form that will helps us know who you are, what your ministry situation is, and how we might best serve you.  Once that form is submitted, it will be evaluated by our staff and considered.  If approved for a visit, our staff will reach out to offer an official invitation.

For those wishing to stay at the Shepherd’s House for a group retreat for your church elders or ministry staff, you will need to click on the button below and fill out that form to apply for a group stay and negotiate a group fee for your stay.  When considering a group stay, our property can comfortably lodge a maximum of 12-15 people depending upon if husbands and wives will be present and stay together.