If you manage or lead a church in any capacity, scheduling a planned retreat is one of the best things you can do for your congregation. Planned retreats provide participants with all sorts of benefits aside from a healthy chunk of time away from the stress and monotony of daily life. An organized and well-executed retreat, has the potential to: rejuvenate spirits , build important social bonds, provide fresh perspectives on faith
2. If you manage or
lead a church in any
capacity, scheduling
a planned retreat is
one of the best
things you can do
for your
congregation
3. An organized and well-executed
retreat, has the potential to
Rejuvenate
spirits
Build important
social bonds
Provide fresh
perspectives on
faith
4. But...for people in
the congregation to
get the benefits,
they have to
actually GO!
Here are some tips
to help you get your
congregation
excited about your
church's next
overnight group
retreat.
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6. Participants say that they
feel an invaluable sense of
refreshment and renewal
Retreat is a break from the
hectic nature of daily life
and enjoying a meaningful
outdoor experience
7.
8. When members of the
church get together outside
of it's "four walls", it can
strengthen relationships
Allows them to enjoy
interactions in a less
formal environment than a
Sunday morning service
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10. Contemporary life can leave
little time and energy to
grow in your relationship
with the Lord
Retreats are known to
include all sorts of fun,
interesting and socially-
oriented activities to enjoy
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12. The food is fresh, plentiful and delicious and much more…
Swimming
Outdoor
sports Hiking trails
Saunas
Relaxing hot
tubs
Playgrounds
for the kiddos
13. America's Keswick is a non-profit, Christian Ministry that provides conferences, summer camps and overnight
group retreats in New Jersey for over 80 years. They are blessed to be able to provide comfortable lodging,
exclusive meeting spaces, and delicious menus with attentive service for all guests.
www.AmericasKeswick.org info@americaskeswick.org
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