We must always change, renew, rejuvenate ourselves; otherwise, we harden.
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Ministry renewal retreat groups exist to minister to encourage and sustain Christian workers in their ongoing work of ministry by forming medium term (2-3 year) covenant communities who share in an annual retreat and times to catch up through the year. We exist to minister to the ministers.
Each group consists of 5-10 participants who commit to meeting together for 2 and 4 days of retreat (depending on the size of the group), as well as catch up days during each year. Men & women meet in separate groups
After the 3 years the group separates into two core groups who invite others to join them for a further 3 year cycle. Some of these groups are now in their fifth or sixth cycle.
Retreat Groups foster personal renewal and mutual support for people in Christian ministry
The groups work within an environment of absolute confidentiality enabling those present to share their individual journeys of faith encompassing the joys, the sorrows, the struggles, lessons learnt and triumphs.
Times are set aside for God to touch each person through His Word, His Understanding, His Love and His Healing.
Time is also set aside for fellowship and encouragement of each other. Workshops on personal and ministry issues are incorporated as desired.
What others say?
A life-changing experience, one of the most positive and significant events in my time of ministry.
The thing I found most helpful was to realise that I wasn’t the only one experiencing stress and difficulties in the parish and that. I was normal! That reassurance enabled me to continue on and deal with the problems and stresses as they continued to present themselves.
Renewal Retreats are the biggest reason I am not an ex-pastor.
It’s an incredible experience to feel free to share in a safe, loving environment with other women in ministry’.
I have been blessed by God by participating in Renewal Retreats. They have been challenging at times, but always concerned for my well-being and blessing before the Lord.
Renewal Retreats have given me the fellowship, love and support that all people in full-time Christian ministry need.