Planning a Christian camp is always exciting. As you’re putting together all the pieces of what is sure to be a great week, it’s easy to expect that your campers will be just as enthusiastic. It’s easy to act like this event will be the most groundbreaking program on...
We live in a world full of turmoil and immorality; it seems that everywhere you look, sin abounds. This is especially tragic for teenagers, who are bombarded and pressured by the culture on every side as they try to determine what they will do for the rest of their...
So you’ve got your youth retreat planned to a T- all the events are in order, the worship team is organized and ready to go, the bills have been paid, and even the food has been ordered. It seems that there isn’t a thing you haven’t planned… or is there? One of the...
Planning is important. It doesn’t matter if you’re having a church retreat, a concert, or even a wedding; if you don’t plan, your event is bound to crash and burn. But while not planning adequately is a valid concern, there is such a thing as over planning. Everyone...
There are very few events that people say they would never want to miss; weddings, birthdays, and even big concerts are among them. So when people call youth camp an ‘unmissable’ event, it’s kind of a big deal. Every youth camp director’s dream is to execute an event...
For teens everywhere, youth camp is always a blast; it’s a time of building relationships, making unforgettable memories, and recommitting your life to Christ in a new and powerful way. It’s an unpredictable adventure and a yearly highlight. But the truth is that a...
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...
Some people are naturally daring and ambitious; they’re always the first to volunteer for everything, no matter what it may be. Those people have a gift, but they are rare. The majority of us often hold back when it comes to being first. What is it that stops us?...
When planning an event, people often focus on the numbers and the fine tuning: how many people will be there, how much food to buy, what time to start and end, and the list goes on and on. But one of the most important details when it comes to planning is location....
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...
