One of the things that Pam and I enjoy
the very most is the opportunity to sit down with another individual,
couple or ministry team and talk through the areas in their lives and
ministry that matter the most to them. The Lord has taken each of us
on a journey that at times has exceeded our expectations of what we
ever dreamed His blessings could provide. At other times we have had
to weather storms we thought unbearable. You have been there and so
have we!
As we seek to love others (friends,
co-workers, ministry partners) it is often difficult to know where we
can dialogue the issues most heavy on our hearts. Though we rarely
lack the company of others, we often find ourselves in a very lonely
and isolated place. You may feel this as individuals or married
couples, serving in a local church or on various ministry teams.
Where do you go to process the challenges confronting your life,
dialogue a dream about the next steps the Lord is taking you on, or
pray about the issues of your heart? We have been there many times
and we are sure we will be there again.
We have often read compelling books,
attended amazing seminars or conferences and listened to powerful
speakers that have challenged our thinking and hearts. We often walk
away from these settings with our hearts and minds full, but no where
to process the details as they pertain to our individual lives and
ministries.
In the course of this journey our lives
have intersected with many of yours in ways that have had a
meaningful impact on us and hopefully on you as well. We are
writing you today and inviting you to a retreat setting where we can
catch up on one another's lives as well as offer an environment where
your heart will be heard, encouraged and challenged. Along with that
we also hope you gain a vision for how this could impact the setting
you are presently in - your ministry, marriage, family, etc.
We are offering these retreats to small
groups of leaders, couples or teams. Pull together your own group of
of six or come on your own and meet some others that are seeking the
same renewal, refreshment and redirection. This provides a wonderful
avenue to grow from the input and insight of others while at the same
time not getting lost in the midst of a larger seminar setting where
your individual challenges are not addressed. If you would like a more detailed description of these Haven retreats click here.
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