Overview The Journey Deepens Retreat

This weekend will deepen your relationship with Jesus and help you explore what it is like to be a missionary, discover whether a missionary or sender role is God's fit for you, and connect with mission agencies. The core of the retreat and the key distinctive is the discussion groups with six prospects and two missions coaches which meet four times throughout the weekend. The retreat has groups for college students, young adults, mid-lifers, baby boomers – anyone willing to explore becoming a missionary. Meet others like you and compare maps on the journey. Discuss your compass with missions coaches who have journeyed into missions already.

Attendance is about 50 people; at this retreat you will not be overwhelmed with overchoice! Here's some of the subjects that will be covered in the general sessions, small groups and one-on-one time with the missionaries.

• I feel a pull from God to the nations. What should I do next?
• Which of my gifts and interests could I use in another culture?
• How can I deal with school loans?
• What's involved in raising prayer and financial support?
• How do I discuss missions with my family and my church?
• If God leads me to stay and send others what would that involve?

The retreat schedule includes worship, life-changing speakers, small group discussions and prayer, Q&A with missionaries, bookstore, personal reflection and prayer. Use links on left for dates & locations, promo video, FAQ & cost.

The Journey Deepens is for anyone willing to explore becoming a missionary. Come with an open heart -- willing to connect with God, with one another, and with a missions agency. Indicate your interest so we can keep you informed or ask for more information via Contact Us.