| So you've planned a retreat for your church | | | | from the idea of hanging posters on the walls of |
| group. Now you need some new Christian | | | | the dorm rooms, to playing games that teach the |
| retreat ideas. You can make your event a more | | | | theme through interaction. |
| enriching experience if you pay attention to the | | | | Don't forget to consider the comfort of your |
| details and add some creativity. | | | | retreat attendees. Give them a preparation list |
| If you have not yet defined a purpose for your | | | | so that they can pack to accommodate the |
| retreat, this is the first thing you should do. | | | | weather, the setting, and the activities. Also |
| Once you have defined the purpose of your | | | | include in the list additional items that may come in |
| event, you will want to pick a theme. Themes | | | | handy when they are at the retreat, such as a |
| can center on a passage of scripture (i.e.: | | | | journal, flashlight, and insect repellant. These |
| 1Corinthians 13). Some people choose a theme | | | | Christian retreat ideas make the difference |
| based on a subject (i.e.: faithfulness, joy, or | | | | between a good experience and a poor |
| intimacy). Still other event planners go with fun | | | | experience. |
| themes like country western or medieval | | | | Another one of many favorite Christian retreat |
| times. There are many Christian retreat ideas | | | | ideas is to gift each guest, upon arrival, with a |
| that can be a catalyst to your theme. | | | | small tote bag filled with items such as a water |
| A great suggestion is to recruit a group of | | | | bottle, a package of crackers, a name tag, a |
| volunteers to help in planning and executing the | | | | highlighter, and best of all…earplugs. (A good |
| event. Initiate several brainstorming sessions | | | | night's sleep is imperative to a great retreat |
| during your planning meetings with these | | | | experience!) You may also choose to leave a |
| volunteers. Many creative Christian retreat ideas | | | | mint on the pillow of each attendee. These small |
| will originate from these brainstorming sessions. | | | | yet thoughtful gifts will make your guests feel |
| The most obvious ways to incorporate your | | | | comfortable and welcome. Paying attention to |
| theme into your retreat are in the food, the | | | | these small details will be well worth your time |
| music, the speaker's sessions, and the activities. | | | | and effort and ensure a memorable retreat |
| Other Christian retreat ideas are unique, ranging | | | | experience for all. |