retreats

To retreat, at its core, is simply to withdraw.

A spiritual formation retreat is a space of withdrawal from the everyday norms and rhythms of life. It can be reflective and contemplative but it can also be active. It can be a space of learning or a space of outpouring. It can be a group of friends, a small group from your church, co-workers, affinity groups, or another combination! It can be more structured or less, far away or nearby, and creative in any number of ways. The exact shape depends on your group’s needs and particular desires for growth, healing, fellowship, or other needs. While the primary purpose of a spiritual formation retreat is spiritual refreshment in some way, these spaces can also be interwoven with other pursuits such as a professional training, strategic planning, or other work together.

I have led retreats of many sizes and varieties. I can play any number of roles, including:

full leadership of all elements
teaching or guiding various pieces of content and activities
planning and logistics – helping craft a place, schedule, and details to best support your group’s goals and intentions

Holistic spiritual formation and the impact of place, attentiveness, and witness will always shape my approach to retreat leadership and planning. You can read more about that here.

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