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In the Bible, Paul talks of equipping the saints for the work of ministry. For today's ■Christian, often bombarded with competing priorities, a spiritual retreat can provide ■the tools we need to become more saint-like in our quest to grow with God.
Church Retreats and Faith Formation 
By Nancy Ferguson
In this essay, the author provides thoughtful and practical suggestions for designing a retreat that nurtures faith formation. She identifies varying definitions of "retreat," reaching back to the days of pilgrimages and the monastic movement, all th...

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Most congregations offer options for Bible study but an off-site retreat can be a ■real energizer for a Christian faith community. Ideally the atmosphere surrounding ■a retreat is a relaxed one, but there's no denying that they require much work and ■attention to detail to truly be successful.
Essentials of Retreat Planning 
By Nancy Ferguson
So, you've chosen a theme that's timely and relevant to your congregation--a theme people can really get excited about. Already, advanced buzz on your retreat theme suggests a great turn-out.Before you start plastering fliers on all the bulletin boar...

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In the Bible Jesus often taught using stories--parables--to engage his listeners. ■Two thousand years later, Contemporary Christians still respond to the same ■approach. A successful retreat plan doesn't just educate, it engages the hearts ■and minds of the participants.
Ideas for Worship, Play, Community Building 
By Nancy Ferguson
We all grew up singing the alphabet song. Even before we knew what the letters meant, it was fun to sing and clap along with Mom or Dad. And the whole time we were having fun, we were learning. A great retreat should abide by the same principle. The ...

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The Bible offers ample evidence of Jesus retreating from his crowds of ■followers. As contemporary Christians, we can learn a lot from his example.
What's the Point of Church Retreats? 
By Nancy Ferguson
So, what can we do on a retreat that we can't do in a meeting room at church? Given the costs of time and money involved in staging a retreat, is it really worth it?Jesus thought so. The Bible offers numerous stories of Jesus walking away from the co...

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