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If we don’t stop to rest, we miss the rest of God: the rest he invites us to enter more fully so that we might know him more deeply… Some knowing is never pursued, only received. And for that, you need to be still.
~ Mark Buchanan - The Rest of God
Anyone who leads worship in any capacity! This means full-time, part-time or even volunteer. Music Directors (MDs) are also welcome! Spouses are not only welcomed but encouraged to come. If you have been a worship leader previously and are in a season of transition, we would love to have you too!
Make sure to arrive on Monday by 5p for check in, and plan to leave on Thursday by noon.
Our retreat schedule generally consists of one or two main sessions, with hours of free time in the afternoon to unplug (with soul care options). We also incorporate times of worship throughout the retreat, as well as breakout discussions with other worship leaders. Our goal is refreshment in Jesus!
We do not provide childcare for our retreats at this time.
REST.
This is a retreat, not a conference. The goal is not for you to go home with an overwhelming amount of new information to help you lead better. The goal is for you to slow down and be with Jesus. By the end of the retreat, you will be refreshed, recharged, and renewed.
BOTH! We intentionally design our restorative retreats to reach and impact both married couples and single worship leaders at the same time.
We recommend flying into Ontario International Airport (ONT). A shuttle will be available only from ONT to take you to Forest Home.
If you choose to fly into a different airport, you’ll need to arrange your own transportation to the retreat center.
We don’t want finances to be a barrier to you getting the rest you need! We offer partial scholarships as well as resources to help you raise support. You can apply for financial assistance here →.