by Melissa | Jul 1, 2026 | Christian Retreat Ideas, Leadership Helps
Prayer is an important part of any event. Your team will pray throughout the planning and execution of a retreat and cover the whole process in prayer. You will also want to encourage your attendees to pray during the...
by Melissa | Jun 17, 2026 | Christian Retreat Ideas, Pre-Event Planning
Fall and spring are popular seasons for women’s retreats at Ridgecrest. Most women’s retreats offer breakout sessions for their attendees. Smaller events might have 1 or 2 breakout options, and larger events might have 8+ different...
by Melissa | May 27, 2026 | Christian Retreat Ideas, Pre-Event Planning
Have you ever wondered what kind of conferences Ridgecrest hosts during the summer? Or maybe you’ve been tasked with planning a summer event next year and you’re curious about what other ministries do for summer...
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 | Jun 25, 2024 | Activities/Recreation, Christian Retreat Ideas
Get Outside with Your Group: 3 Ways to Use the Outdoors to Connect with the Creator Connecting with God can happen anywhere, but experiencing His presence in His creation is overwhelmingly special. Here are three ways to use time outdoors with your group to help...
by Melissa | Mar 13, 2024 | Christian Retreat Ideas, Pre-Event Planning
Planning a women’s retreat is an opportunity to offer attendees a much-needed respite from the demands of everyday life. Balancing responsibilities at work, home, and ministry can leave little time for self-care. Hosting a weekend getaway can provide the rejuvenation...
