by Melissa | May 6, 2026 | Christian Retreat Ideas
If you have ever taken a morning walk at Ridgecrest during the summer, you have likely seen students sitting outside with their Bibles open having a personal time of devotion. Most youth events have...
by Melissa | Apr 22, 2026 | Leadership Helps, Marketing and Promotion
Do you remember the last time that you received a handwritten note? Not just a birthday card with the sender’s signature at the bottom, but a thoughtful handwritten card or even (gasp) a full letter? It’s probably been a...
by Melissa | Apr 8, 2026 | Pre-Event Planning
Now that you’ve chosen a venue and confirmed your dates with a contract, it’s time to really focus on your event details. If you have an event planning team, now is the time to start delegating tasks. If you are leading the...
by Melissa | Mar 25, 2026 | Pre-Event Planning
You’ve done your research and visited your favorite venue (or venues) in person. Now it’s time to ask key questions about the booking and contract process. If you aren’t sure where to start, here’s a...
by Melissa | Mar 11, 2026 | Pre-Event Planning, Site Selection
We are picking back up with our first-time retreat planner series and moving on to part two. After you have developed the basic foundation for the retreat that you are planning, the next step is picking a retreat...
