how to get your church excited about your planned retreat

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Excited About Your Planned Retreat

HOW TOGet Y

ourCHURCH

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

An organized and well-executed retreat, has the potential to

Rejuvenate spirits

Build important social bonds

Provide fresh perspectives on

faith

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.

Participants - Recharge Their Batteries

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

Build A Genuine Community With Others

Interpersonal bondsWhen members of the church get together outside of it's "four walls", it can strengthen relationships

Organized retreatAllows them to enjoy interactions in a less formal environment than a Sunday morning service

It Will Be A Time To Really Connect With The Lord

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

It's Time to Have Some Fun

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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