Pre-retreat Exercises
Complete these foundation exercises and invite a friend or mentor to join you on the journey. All exercises can be found in your handbook and you can take the Spiritual Maturity Assessment online by clicking the link below.
The five things you think about most
Time inventory
Timeline of your life
How do you explain the Gospel to someone?
Retreat Gathering
Session 1 - Where are we going?
We all have a vision for life. Does it align with Jesus’ vision? How can we refine our vision to match His?
Session 2 - Where are we at?
Before we can chart a new course, we need to understand where we are at today and how we got here. We’ll take a look at the Gospel, church history, and how things have changed over time.
Session 3 - How are we going to get there?
Change (becoming more like Christ) is more than wishful thinking – it requires effort. We’ll talk about common barriers that keep us from growing and practical tools for cultivating Christlikeness both as individuals and as a community.
Session 4 - What’s our plan?
During the last session, we will design some spiritual growth experiments and come up with a specific plan for implementing them. These experiments are for ourselves and for the people in our spheres of influence.
Follow-up Activities
Click on the links below to watch the follow up videos.
Days 1 to 7 - Growth requires effort
What are you learning about God as you implement your experiments from Session 4? What are you learning about humanity?
Days 8 to 14 - Be attentive to God’s daily presence
As you practice the Daily Examen, you will start noticing where God is at work and see His blessings all around you.
Days 15 to 21 - Jesus’ life is our model
This week, you will gain a deeper understanding of God’s heart and character by reading big chunks of scripture in one sitting.
Days 22 to 28 - An ongoing rule of life
Your rule of life is a written statement about how you want to live. It will keep you on track as you grow.
Days 29 to 35 - Loving God’s image bearers
Jesus calls us to practice hospitality with people we like and with people we don’t. Everyone we encounter is loved by God and made in His image.
Re-take the spiritual maturity assessment
Complete the final reflection about your experience
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Ongoing Resources & Support
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A spiritual director is someone who can come alongside you and help point you toward a better awareness of the presence of God and the Holy Spirit in your everyday life.