West Coast Presbyterian Pastors Conference

Mt. Hermon Conference Center, California

April 28 – May 2, 2025

2025 Speakers: Dr. Donna Petter & Dr. Jerry Sittser

A Conference on the West Coast for Presbyterian Pastors Everywhere

Every year, eight days after Easter, since 1972

Presbyterian

Pastors from the Presbyterian/Reformed family

Evangelical

Christ-centered and Bible based

Egalitarian

We support both men and women in the pastoral ministry

Relational

A week of teaching, worship, covenant community, and rest

What folks have to say about WCPPC

“The time spent at WCPPC is healing balm for my soul. The sense of community, encouragement, and time to play and rest rejuvenates me in ways that no other conference can match.”

What folks have to say about WCPPC

“WCPPC is the first place as a young pastor where I found a small group of men and women who are now lifelong covenant friends. A huge gift of God to me. I need this retreat every year just to relax and reconnect with friends and colleagues who I’ve come to love and trust.”

What folks have to say about WCPPC

“WCPPC is the perfect blend of teaching, formation, and recreation which is why it is sometimes lovingly refered to as pastor camp. I look forward to this week every year!”

What folks have to say about WCPPC

“Coming to WCPPC every year has been such a gift of finding and deepening lifelong freidnships, learning from fabulous speakers, and going away with learning I can use all year in sermons. Plus, it’s just totally fun!”

What folks have to say about WCPPC

“WCPPC is a perfect blend of conference and retreat. I love the speakers, the small group time, the redwood location–all of it enhances my life as a person and a pastor. Can’t wait to go back!”

What folks have to say about WCPPC

“I have found an abundance of rest, encouragement, rejuvenation, and joy at the West Coast Pastors Conference.”

What folks have to say about WCPPC

“The annual week at Mt. Hermon is an important time for me to reconnect with good friends, learn from gifted scholars, and enjoy restful time.”

What folks have to say about WCPPC

“WCPPC has, for 40+ years, been my “go-to” community for support and sharing, learning and laughter that I’ve so deeply needed as a pastor.”

What folks have to say about WCPPC

“From my first year attending WCPPC til now, it’s like a week full of double shots of spiritual espresso, lovely liturgical naps, vital vocational friendships, and lots of laughter. WCPPC is not to be missed; there’s nothing quite like it.”

What folks have to say about WCPPC

“WCPPC is like experiencing the living water of Christ for my thirsty soul. I deeply need a break from my ministry in a beautiful setting, to receive biblical teaching, and to have trusted friends who I can talk to about anything.”