The integration of faith and fun means the opportunity to learn and grow in our relationships with Jesus doesn’t have to end at the edge of the stage. It means we sometimes do stuff just for fun, and other times take time for a spiritual lesson from a game or activity.
Tag: retreat
Developing a retreat theme that works
When I approach the development of a retreat theme, I start with a fairly typical progression which guides the process. This post looks at how it usually plays out in a 4-session retreat, and gives you a guide to develop a retreat theme that works.
The difference between partners and patrons
Recently, I realized with even more clarity that these church leaders and churches are not our patrons, they are our partners. I have always said it in our Friday night leaders’ meetings, that it would be a boring weekend without them and their students, and it really is true.
How to get me to hire you… as a speaker part 2. Don’t email me.
I made so many mistakes in the early stages of fundraising. By not asking people to give face-to-face I was dramatically reducing the chances that they would give. The principle applies when you’re looking for opportunities to grow your speaking ministry. Here are a few key moves that will help you dramatically improve your chances of landing more speaking events
How to get me to hire you… as a speaker
As the Retreats Director at a large Christian camp, I was responsible to hire speakers for over 20 events per year. I got inquiries almost daily from people who’d like to be among them. I imagine now I’ll get even more.