When planning retreats for families or youth, it is important to include a variety of ways for them to interact, both with each other and with the message presented during your event. While this may seem like a no-brainer, we cannot overstate the importance of varied programming as a way to ensure that participants are fully present and engaged. Everyone who attends your retreat will come with different interests, learning styles, and ways that they like to communicate. For that reason, it’s important to plan an event that takes these needs into account. So, what should you include in the …
The Power of Youth Retreats
While many youth groups discover Montreat through our annual youth and young adults events, that isn’t the only way they can experience Montreat. Retreats are another vital part of church ministry which also offer youth the opportunity to form meaningful connections. For those who know Montreat primarily as a youth conference destination, it might be surprising to learn that we host hundreds of retreats each year. Some groups plan intergenerational retreats where youth participate alongside the broader church family, while others — including many Presbyteries — host retreats designed specifically for youth. This might lead you to ask “what should …