When you’re planning an event as big and exciting as a ladies’ retreat, you absolutely have to have a purpose. If you don’t, all of your efforts will go to waste. You’re giving all of this time, energy, prayer – but for what? There may be times when you know your...
On paper, retreats sound fairly simple to plan. They sound like powerful, effective events that have the potential to change lives with minimal effort. But if you want your retreat to be truly amazing, you can’t just follow all the steps and wait for a miracle to...
A successful camp or retreat is one that is well-organized and well-staffed. Much of the staffing for camps and retreats comes from volunteers. Usually these are people who have signed up for tasks that interest them, or they have been specifically asked to do tasks...
I am a big fan of camp! I grew up in youth groups going to summer camps, fall retreats, evangelism conferences—the works. Much of my spiritual growth as a teenager came from the “mountaintop” experiences I had at camp. As a college student, I worked at camps every...
One of the best ways to kick off your retreat is to begin it with a super fun activity known as a photo scavenger hunt. This is a great team building activity that is action-packed and fun! Not only is it exciting for everyone involved, but it also provides...
Ask anybody what they wish they had more of and “free time” will certainly be among the first answers. The same goes for people during a retreat. After all, they’re attending in their free time. If you plan too many activities, people won’t feel like they are on a...
Opening with one or a small set of funny Christian jokes is a great way to lighten the mood and get people laughing. Safe, clean and funny Christian jokes can be used in a wide variety of situations such as: comedic relief in a message, keeping a youth group...
Planning a retreat on a budget doesn’t have to be a stressful experience. Great retreats focus on fun, team building, well-planned activities, useful knowledge, and memories for attendees to take home with them. Therefore, you don’t have to break the bank to bring...
Whether you are facing the first event or you already have some experience, planning a retreat requires a lot of work and attention to detail. However, it’s not as “scary” as it may seem and we’re here to help! God created the world in six days and rested on the...
Ladies retreats are important events organized for adult women by the Church with the purpose to refresh, renew and restore. These are generally a weekend events aimed at providing a refreshing and relaxing experience with lots of fun, great food and opportunity...
