Having a solid plan is key to a successful retreat experience. It provides us with an opportunity to build and strengthen relationships, improve our spiritual well-being, and make memories that will last a lifetime. However, most of the time, planning can get too...
Are you a kind person? Do you often go out of your way to spread kindness towards others? Do you know how to be kind? Are you reflecting Christ in your kindness? Do you need a quick list of Bible verses on being kind? Kindness is a great act that one...
Recently, I had the honor of being a guest on the Summer Camp Programming Podcast with Curt and Chris. During the podcast, I was able to talk about my personal experiences running a faith-based retreat facility with my family. If you would like to know a little...
Last month, we asked a few members from the Christian Camp Pro community a question: What was the one thing you would share with someone planning a retreat for the first time? We received a lot of great responses! After reading through them, here are 6 categories that...
A common trend that many churches follow these days is diving into focused small groups. These can range from a wide variety of topics including new moms, women, men, new/senior couples, empty nesters, college and career, etc. While all the above small groups...
If you've ever tried planning a Christian retreat, you know that finding a great Christian venue for your event can be difficult. Sometimes locations look great online but aren't that great once you get there. Others may seem very affordable but have hidden costs....
This is a guest post from Cyndee at Women's Ministry Toolbox. The lessons haven’t always been fun or easy, but God has taught me so much in almost 20 years of ministering to women. From my days as a “mommy group” leader to serving on three different women’s ministry...
Many of us remember attending youth camp when we were kids, having lots of fun and making great memories. So it may come as a shock to hear that more and more, it seems that teens simply don’t want to go. We might be tempted to wonder, “Why would they want to miss out...
Everyone knows a perfectionist; in fact, that perfectionist might even be you. Perfectionism, no matter who it is attached to, has a couple of well-defined features. Perfectionists want every little detail to be just right; anything short of perfect is unacceptable....
Choosing a facility for your Christian retreat is an important decision. For the next few days, this is the place where your guests will eat, sleep, make new memories, and grow closer to each other and Christ. Throughout the entire course of the event, you want your...
