Winter Retreat Ideas

5 ideas for free-time activities during a Christian retreat in the winter Taking a group on a Christian retreat during the winter is a great idea for a variety of reasons. After the holidays, people typically have a more open schedule and will be available to get away from their daily obligations for awhile.  The…

What Is a Christian Retreat?

What is a Christian retreat? The word, “retreat,” is rooted in a Latin word meaning “to draw back” or to “take a step backward.” Jesus Himself modeled retreating when he’d leave the crowds to be by himself to spend time in prayer and with His Father, for example: Very early in the morning, while it…