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Come on, enjoy!  Enjoy the thrill of retreat, the enrichment of retreat, the growth and the fun of retreat. In the pages ahead, we have tried to put together material that will assist you in having the very best retreat possible.

There is a chapter introducing what a retreat is, what a church retreat is, and why have a church retreat.  The chapter explores the relationships of retreats within the church, climaxing with a look at the task of the retreat director.

The largest chapter in the book details many retreats for special groups within the church and for different age groups. Read them all. Many can be adapted for other groups. 

There is the chapter on methods and activities. These can be applied to whatever retreat you plan. The small-group method is detailed (the large-group method is used so often, everyone knows how to work that way!). Then there are scores of activities-small group and large group. A special section talks about the use of walks on retreats.

After discussing the why and who to plan retreats for we will discuss how to plan a retreat and give specific outlines and schedules.

Specifics that will help you with Retreats:

·         You can find out how to plan

·         How to promote

·         How to find a site

·         How to pick a date

·         How to arrange for transportation

·         How to feed the crew

·         How to arrange for music

·         How to survive on rainy days

·         Where to find more help!

Enjoy because we've been able to get together a top team of writers who know retreats and who know their areas of specialization. Because of what they've done here, you can rest assured that your next retreat can be a tremendous success. 

Here they are, and we love 'em!

(At the time Pogo wrote this article these writers served in the following positions.  Many have gone on to be with the Lord but their influence will live on forever.  I cannot tell you the joy that I have experienced from knowing and working with many of these leaders.  Pogo was The Youth Minister at Seventh and James Baptist Church in Waco, Texas, when I first met him and He later became the social recreation consultant with the Church Recreation Department of the Sunday School Board of the Southern Baptist Convention...  He was a great friend and a tremendous witness for the Lord Jesus Christ.)

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