Twice a year our team members gather somewhere in the USA for a retreat. This is not a vacation, but structured time to regroup. Retreats are among our “practices” which help us develop a culture which includes “transformative living”. I wrote about this here.

This week we will be meeting on the coast of Washington State, giving attention to:

• sharing recent developments in our families and ministries
• reviewing our “Sandbox” which describes our direction in ministry
• sharing with each other our plans for the next year, and praying for them
• taking personal time to walk, reflect, rest, think, pray
• celebrate with a nice dinner, and watch a movie together
• learn a ministry skill or two
• worship and share together in God’s Word
• check our systems of support, encouragement, and accountability

It will be good to hear what God has been doing!!