Have you ever been asked by your church or friends to attend a marriage retreat? If you've contemplated attending a marriage retreat you usually fall in one of three categories: Yes! This is a chance to get away with my spouse and be kid-free! Meh, my marriage...
In most churches, it is considered normal for members to pay their own way for retreats and other events. At least, the vast majority of the time, these are considered to be ‘extra’ events rather than efforts directly supported by the church. But perhaps churches...
All retreat coordinators know the struggle of discovering the perfect theme for their retreat every year, and ladies’ retreat themes are no exception. You want a theme that is faithful to scripture, but not too generic. You want a theme that is relevant to women, but...
Money is one of the biggest concerns when planning any type of event, and especially when it comes to retreats. As a retreat coordinator, you want to provide your guests with an excellent experience, but you also need to make sure you can cover the cost of...
Often, the most worrisome part of planning any event has nothing to do with organizing, scheduling, or even financing. Rather, the one thing that causes the most anxiety is when you count on your volunteers to do something, and they always seem to shirk...
We all know that it can be difficult to find the perfect youth camp theme, but with some effort and prayer it can be done. The same can be said for finding the best Vacation Bible School curriculum for your church children’s program too! VBS curriculums follow the...
The old saying “there are two sides to every coin” rings true not only for life decisions, but for event planning, as well. You may have a fixed idea of what you want your event to look like, but there will always be guests and even fellow staff members who imagine it...
Whether you’re an experienced retreat planner or relatively new to the scene, there is one question you are bound to face at some point: What if no one shows up? It's the greatest fear of every event coordinator. After all, it would be a tragedy to put in so much...
Couples’ retreats are far more than an up-and-coming trend. They have been a true blessing to countless couples over the years, and it’s easy to see why. They are a great way for spouses to simply get away from everyday life and focus on nothing but God and each...
There are two types of people – those who go with the flow, and those who do not. Often in the Church, these two groups clash over and over again when it comes to planning retreats. This is especially bound to happen whenever large groups from different churches come...
