Elsje

Wife of Physician | British Columbia, Canada

"Melissa’s beautiful home, is truly a place of rest and respite. Her heart for ministry is evident in every detail, creating a space that is simple, practical, and warmly inviting.

Here, you’ll find a deep sense of peace woven into the rural atmosphere, along with opportunities for reflection and renewal. You will also enjoy a short or longer hike in the mesmerizing coastal forest just steps from her door.

If you’re seeking a place to rest and be cared for, be refueled and recharged as you go deeper in the Word of God with Melissa (for life and ministry) - this is an opportunity you do not want to pass up."

Anonymous, MD

Medical Colleague | Friend

"I have known Melissa McConville (Terlingen) as a physician colleague and friend for 21 years. I have watched her faith journey through tragic personal circumstances and her drawing close to the Holy Spirit. Her focus is to be obedient to God’s call in her life to teach Christian doctors and follow His will. She has a gift of healing and spiritual discernment which is unique to this field."

Andrew Arnold, Lead Pastor 

Oceanside Church | Canada

“Melissa is a passionate follower of Jesus and a blessing to our community! She continuously seeks to bring out the blessing, healing and freedom that comes when Christ’s Kingdom is extended into all areas of life.”

Michelle, Christ Follower

Accountant | Ontario, Canada

"Melissa's rustic AirBnB is a true 6-star retreat. Her space restores your mind, body, and soul from the moment you arrive. 

The value here is outstanding for the deep sense of peace and renewal you receive. If you're seeking a serene, scenic, and spiritually uplifting escape, this is it. I'd stay here again in a heartbeat and highly recommend it to those looking for more than just a place to sleep but a true sanctuary.

The grounds are absolutely stunning, surrounded by the enchanting wildlife and natural beauty of British Columbia.  

Marta Potts, MD

Family Physician | Ladysmith, Canada

"Participating in “Calling Kingdom Doctors'' with Dr. McConville has been a true blessing. She challenged, equipped and encouraged me to accomplish His healing by incorporating the Truth of Christ regularly into everyday clinical interactions with patients.

The training brought joy and gratitude in a busy outpatient setting and was a wonderful reminder of why I was drawn to medicine in the first place! “Calling Kingdom Doctors” is Scripture-based, Spirit-led, heart-felt and God-honouring.

Be prepared to be stretched out of your comfort zone, grow in courage and faith and be in awe of the workings of God in your practice and heart!"

Valeria Di Stefano, MD

Obs/Gyn| New Jersey, USA

"Before working with Dr McConville I was struggling to find my purpose in medicine. I thought it was impossible to align my religious values with caring for my patients. She has helped me through my own insecurities and has guided me to see God in the details and incorporate prayer in caring for my patients. Today I am a better Christian, doctor, mother and wife. I feel a new found freedom in medicine that I have never experienced before. If you are feeling burnt out and struggling with your purpose and future in medicine, I highly recommend working with Dr McConville."

Rachelle

Worship Singer | British Columbia, Canada

"I had such a meaningful and restorative experience at this retreat.

This place offered something deeper. I experienced rest for my body and healing in my mind and spirit. The atmosphere was calm, peaceful, and truly supportive, and I appreciated the personal spiritual care that was offered during my stay. Surrounded by beautiful scenery, it created the perfect space to rest, reflect, and reconnect.

I genuinely felt the presence of the Holy Spirit during my time here and would recommend this retreat to anyone seeking whole-person renewal and peace."

Timothy Ehmann, MD 

Consultant Psychiatrist | Alberta, Canada

"Since training with Dr. McConville, I have grown in confidence in my ability to integrate faith and practice, such that I am experiencing more joy and excitement in my daily clinical work than ever before. With the skills and knowledge I now possess about how to ask about some of a patient's most closely held beliefs, I find myself now inquiring about this area of my patients lives much more intentionally, and into much more depth. This has opened up the door for opportunities to arise in which I might share the good news of God's gift to us in his son Jesus Christ in a way that feels authentic and natural.  My only regret in having taken the time to do this training with Dr. McConville is not having done it earlier in my career."

David Sauder, MD

Orthopaedic Surgeon | Saskatchewan, Canada

"Consulting with Dr. McConville has been very productive. The course was spiritually encouraging and I really appreciate how Dr. McConville takes her direction from God, following the leading and guiding of the Holy Spirit.

One unexpected thing that has come out of this training, on top of me now praying for my patients, is my spiritual influence on others, such as my family, my adult children, and other doctors and trainees. It expanded a lot more than I expected."