As you plan your upcoming retreat, deciding on a theme is an essential early step. Women’s ministry retreat themes have a domino effect on the speaker, workshops and activities. A theme may even impact decorations and extras, like treat bags or door prizes. Themes for...
Creating a women’s retreat agenda is key to making sure time is well spent. Begin with asking yourself and those planning with you this question: “What do we want the women to be saying about the retreat when they leave?” After brainstorming responses which describe a...
You’re helping coordinate the next women’s retreat at your church—or maybe you’re thinking about going. You may be wondering, “What does the Bible say about retreat?” The Bible points to the principles of a retreat in passages about … Physical rest Focus on God...
Merriam Webster’s dictionary defines retreat as a place of privacy or safety and a period of group withdrawal for prayer, meditation, study, or instruction under a director. A women’s retreat is designed to provide space to break away from life’s busy routine. By...
Will I be expected to stay up all night praying? Aren’t retreats for women who know more about the Bible than I do? If you’ve never been to a Christian women’s retreat, you may feel uncertain about what goes on during a retreat. If you’re planning the retreat,...
