Gift hunting can be one of the toughest parts of finalizing your retreat preparations. Everything else may be in order – the reservations, the food, the speakers, and more, but until gifts are bought for every last guest, nothing feels complete. This is a reality that...
Christian women are some of the most patient, most loving, and most authentic people on this earth. And if your church is spiritually healthy by any means, you’ve likely seen this truth firsthand. These are women who have a true desire to serve the body of Christ and...
In our society, there are a lot of common misconceptions about teenagers. Many people hold the belief that all teens are ungrateful and unappreciative; unfortunately, this harmful stereotype is ever-present, even in the Church. Contrary to popular belief, however,...
Perhaps the most unique thing about planning a marriage retreat is that instead of merely benefiting the individual, you are trying to benefit two individuals in relation to one together. Every part of your retreat is meant to strengthen two people, drawing...
You’re never too old to have fun. I have fond memories of summer camp as a kid – long days full of activity and equally fun-filled nights. I remember running through the woods with my friends, trying to capture our enemies’ flag. I remember sitting around the campfire...
Men’s retreats are an excellent way to bring the men in your community closer to God and to each other. Retreats encourage fellowship, rest, and renewal among people who are often too busy and worn-down to pursue the goodness of these things. If you’re looking for...
Coming up with a theme for any retreat is difficult enough, but perhaps the trickiest type of event to plan for is youth camp. Teenagers are the future of our society; so it’s absolutely essential that they have a solid foundation in Christ. If that enormous truth is...
Picking themes for individuals is hard – picking themes for a couples retreat, however, is even harder. There is something unique about pursuing God in marriage as opposed to pursuing God in singleness, and that needs to be reflected in your theme. Marriage, after...
It's my firm belief and experience that a marriage retreat can make someone not only a better spouse but also a better person. I'd like to share my own marriage retreat experience to encourage Christian couples who might be on the fence about investing the time,...
Have you been to an Escape Room? You may even wonder, what is an Escape Game or Escape Room? An Escape Game is an area in which a team of people look for and discover clues, solve puzzles, and accomplish tasks in order to escape that area. It starts with a great...
