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I did not know one of our team members was going to have a photo booth set up for us to use at our retreat in September. But I am so glad she put one together for us!

Day 29 – Photo Booth Ideas for Your Retreat

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Yesterday we talked through the logistics of retreat discussion groups. Today we’re going to spend some time talking about your discussion group leaders.

Day 27 – Discussion Group Leaders For Your Retreat

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Today I’m weighing in on retreat discussion groups. There are a lot of options when it comes to retreat discussion groups and we’re going to look at a bunch!

Day 26 – Retreat Discussion Groups

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Name tags are a must for every women’s ministry event. Retreats are no exception!

We can’t see, hear, and be everywhere during the retreat. The best way to gather real and honest feedback is to have your women fill out a survey at the end of the retreat.

Day 23 – Retreat Surveys

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Most, but not all, of the retreats I’ve been on have had a time of sharing at the end of the weekend. It can be encouraging to your retreat planning team and your attendees to hear how God’s been at work during the weekend.

Day 22 – How to End Your Retreat

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Prayer Stations can provide an opportunity for your women to respond to God, meditate on His word, and connect with the retreat message on a deeper level.  We used Prayer Stations at our retreat this fall and it was a huge hit! Today I’m going to share what we did as well as some resources for finding…

We’ve talked about praying before your event, but what about praying at your event? Today I want to share some ideas about setting up a Prayer Room at your retreat.

Day 20 – Setting Up a Prayer Room for Your Retreat

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No matter the size of your retreat group, there will be women that do not know each other. Whether it’s because they attend a different service, a different Sunday school class, or came with a friend, they will need opportunities to make connections.

Day 19 – Using Icebreakers at Your Retreat

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As was modeled before me, our teams have always sent a letter to the retreat participants. Back in the day we used to send them through the mail, however due to the fact that almost everyone has email and postage can add up quickly, we now send them electronically.