If you’re not using welcome packets, you should start now! Welcome packets are a great way to kick off any event and make your guests feel both comfortable and appreciated throughout their entire experience. However, it’s essential that these packets are not merely...
When I signed up to attended youth camp last year, I wasn’t sure what to think. All of my friends told me it would be a blast and that my life would be changed forever. Unfortunately, reality was far different for me. Youth camp didn’t inspire me or radically...
When it comes to planning Christian group events, you always want to follow a set of proven guidelines to ensure success. In order to help you have a smoothly ran event, we've put together two quick lists to follow. The first list covers 7 things to do or...
Today's men's retreats need to step it up a notch. More often than not men's ministry leaders complain that setting up a weekend men's gathering is incredibly difficult. Women's retreats tend to have no problem gaining guests, but why are men not as...
Failure is the biggest fear of any retreat planner. And while few people expect their retreat to fail, it happens more often than you might think. Whether you’re in the beginning stages or just recovering from a failed retreat, it’s not too late to learn how you can...
The months leading up to a retreat can be highly exciting, especially for those who get to watch all the pieces fall into place. As the date draws nearer and nearer, everyone starts to focus on the details that will ensure an awesome experience for everyone. But there...
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,...
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...
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...
