“It was an important day in my life when at last I understood that if Jesus needed forty days in the wilderness at one point, I very likely could use one or two.”—Dallas Willard
Spiritual retreats allow the busy pilgrim to focus, study and experience all that a retreat can offer us. By pulling away for one day, you’ll have the time to focus, experience and consider challenges that are perhaps unique to your own life.
Retreat venues will vary so make sure you check the venue as well as the date before your register. To promote learning and intimacy, space is limited. Lunch is provided in each retreat listed. The text to be studied is also included.
Consider spending one day with Jesus in 2009 and come to a retreat which can inspire, encourage, challenge and care for your soul!
Your payment is your reservation. Non-refundable but transferable to another person. Register for yourself and consider gifting someone a day of caring for their soul along with yours!
The cost includes the retreat, lunch, books and materials! A limited number of scholarships are available. Please inquire.
Download a PDF of this page: "Soul Care One-Day Retreat Pamphlet"
Limited to 25 men!
November 20-22nd, 2009
Near Steamboat Springs, CO
$250, Includes lodging, great food, and thousands
of acres in the great outdoors!
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Saturday, November 14th 2009, 9am-4pm
David Cook Ministries, 4050 Lee Vance View
(off Woodman Road) Colorado Springs, Colorado
$50, Includes Lunch and Materials
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This retreat is being rescheduled and will not be held on Saturday, November 14.
Please contact Rebekah at 719-264-8837 for more information.
Saturday, October 10th 2009, 9am-4pm
First Presbyterian Church, Colorado Springs
$49, Includes Lunch and Materials
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Saturday, September 12th 2009, 9am-4pm
Church At Charlotte, 2500 Carmel Road, Charlotte, NC 28226
$49, Includes Lunch and Materials
Sorry, this retreat is FULL. Please sign-up for another!
Thursday, September 10th, 9am-4pm
First Presbyterian Church, Colorado Springs
$50, Includes Lunch and Materials
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Date: January 17, 2009- Saturday
Time: 9am-4pm
Cost: $35, includes lunch and materials.
Available space: 35 people
Venue: First Presbyterian Church, Colorado Springs, CO.
Leaders: Stephen and Gwen Smith
Description:
The Soul Care retreat allows you to spend one day with Jesus. You’ll explore the following topics which will be taught and experienced: Reading the Bible with heart and soul-the practice of Lectio Divina; Exploring the Rhythms of the Soul—how work, rest and rhythm are modeled by Jesus and our need to live in His way and not our own; Experiencing two spiritual disciplines most needed in our busy and loud world—Silence and Solitude; develop a personal soul care plan that will be life giving to face the times ahead; Sabbath keeping and learning to listen for the Voice of Love. This is a “hands-on, high experiential retreat meaning teaching times are balanced with participants doing these spiritual exercises to grow their soul and deepen their faith in Jesus Christ.
Text: Embracing Soul Care by Stephen W. Smith and Invitation to Silence and Solitude by Ruth Haley Barton.
Date: February 7, 2009
Time: 8:00am-3:00pm
Available space: 100 men
Venue: The Gathering, Black Forest-Monument, CO
Cost: $50 and for men only! Lunch included
Leaders: Stephen Smith and Craig Glass
Description: Turbulent times calls for men to find courage in their souls! Craig Glass founder of Peregrine Ministries and Stephen Smith will tag-team lead this one day retreat. Through plenary sessions, small groups and solitude, we’ll explore the charge and mandate to Be Men of Courage. Worship led by Leif Horrel of The Gathering. Join us with your small group or friends; sons and brothers and fathers! A great day is in store for us and how we need a time of rallying together in times such as these.
Date: February 19, 2009, Thursday (take a day off this week to explore your own vocational journey!)
Time: 9am-4pm
Cost: $50
Available Space: 20 people
Venue: First Presbyterian Church, Colorado Springs (www.first-pres.com for directions)
Leader: Stephen W. Smith
Description: Learning about our true vocation in life is a pilgrimage. It’s a journey for us to understand our gifts, passion, gain experience and have the doors of opportunity to open for us. How does fulfillment come for us in work? How do we navigate options and choices in our desires for work? How do we move towards convergence where all the rivers flow together of our calling, desire, passion and gifting? What do we have to do to “unmake” a living in order to really live? If the new year might be bringing you “new work” then this retreat is for you!
Text: Let Your Life Speak by Parker Palmer and Crossing the Unknown Sea by David Whyte.
Date: March 21, 2009
Time: 9am-4pm
We’re sorry this retreat is full. Please check back with us for future retreats.
Date: April 4, 2009, Saturday
Time: 9am-4pm
Cost: $35 includes “Living the Lazarus Life” guidebook for The Lazarus Life and lunch.
Available Space: 50 people
Venue: First Presbyterian Church, Colorado Springs, CO (www.first-pres.com)
Leader: Stephen and Gwen Smith
Description: Spiritual transformation is the goal of the Christian life. Change! No one wants to remain as we are now. How does a person change from the inside out? What are the steps and what is involved? We will use the story of Lazarus to become our guide and mentor in the transformation process. This is a 1-day retreat using The Lazarus Life and ideal for small group leaders and teachers of this book and concept. Understand the story of Lazarus and your own! The Eastern Orthodox church celebrates the resurrection of Lazarus on this very day. Join us as we explore living a resurrected life—a truly transformed life that Easter offers us!
Text: The Lazarus Life and Living the Lazarus Life Guidebook by Stephen Smith.
Date: May 2, 2009
Time: 9am-4pm
We’re sorry this retreat is full.
Thank you for your consideration and please check back as this retreat will be offered again soon!