Here’s what our guests say

Our most sincere hope is the ‘art of being’ will become deeply ensconced in our family, marriage and ministry. That we look back and wonder how we could have ever made it so far without taking the time to just BE, and not DO, long enough to energize

Our most sincere hope is the ‘art of being’ will become deeply ensconced in our family, marriage and ministry. That we look back and wonder how we could have ever made it so far without taking the time to just BE, and not DO, long enough to energize the doing. -Jonathan & Marlena attended the April 2016 retreat and minister in Victorville, CA

On arriving at Collins Lodge in Forest Falls, we were welcomed by Chris and Dawn... After dinner all the guest pastor couples were given the schedule: no timetable, no wake up bells or curfew, no meetings, no expectations. What followed was 5 days of

On arriving at Collins Lodge in Forest Falls, we were welcomed by Chris and Dawn... After dinner all the guest pastor couples were given the schedule: no timetable, no wake up bells or curfew, no meetings, no expectations. What followed was 5 days of thorough relaxation, naps, walks, exploring and reading. Best of all was my husband's company, more than I've enjoyed for years. The profit for me was time to talk and listen to God uninterrupted and to have long talks with my husband and have him share with me what God was saying to him. -Duncan & Glenys attended the October 2009 retreat and minister in Moorpark, CA.

God has given us the rest and the time to carefully and insightfully consider every area of our life. We have made concrete plans to put God in the center of our life and ministry where He belongs, and to work out His priorities in our life and minis

God has given us the rest and the time to carefully and insightfully consider every area of our life. We have made concrete plans to put God in the center of our life and ministry where He belongs, and to work out His priorities in our life and ministry... This week has been an expression of God's personal, gracious love and care for us. God Himself placed us here where we needed to be... This was a time of spiritual renewal and an opportunity to reflect... I am challenged to bring this type of fruitful ministry rest to my daily life and ministry. -Roger & Michele attended the October 2009 retreat and minister in Canyon Country, CA.

Our souls indeed found refreshment during this retreat. We found ourselves basking in God's love as we communed with Him in prayer, worship, and His word. Also as a husband and wife, we heard from God during this retreat. We discovered that we needed

Our souls indeed found refreshment during this retreat. We found ourselves basking in God's love as we communed with Him in prayer, worship, and His word. Also as a husband and wife, we heard from God during this retreat. We discovered that we needed to strengthen our marriage and spend more quality time together, something we were neglecting in the busyness of ministry. -Raul & Sylvia attended the May 2012 retreat and minister in Lancaster, CA.

Through the refreshment of this week we both feel we are going home with a sense of calm, purpose, and recommitment that will enable us to be more patient and purposeful with each other, our children, and ministry. Also we plan to insert more times o

Through the refreshment of this week we both feel we are going home with a sense of calm, purpose, and recommitment that will enable us to be more patient and purposeful with each other, our children, and ministry. Also we plan to insert more times of rest into our marriage, family, and ministry. -Justin & Mandy attended the October 2010 retreat and minister in Binghamton, NY

God reaffirmed His desire and commandment to have a sabbath rest weekly. Our desire is to do this special weekly time together. We have allowed this time to be hijacked and need to put it back as a priority. We also felt God showing us the need to re

God reaffirmed His desire and commandment to have a sabbath rest weekly. Our desire is to do this special weekly time together. We have allowed this time to be hijacked and need to put it back as a priority. We also felt God showing us the need to require our team (church leaders) to take breaks from ministry for the purpose of "being" before God! -Tony & Charissa attended the May 2012 retreat and minister in El Paso, TX.

The whole setting of this retreat is helping me to meet God. I have spent a lot of time in reading, walking, resting, sleeping, and meditating. All these things are helping me to connect with God in different levels. Even eating and laughing with eac

The whole setting of this retreat is helping me to meet God. I have spent a lot of time in reading, walking, resting, sleeping, and meditating. All these things are helping me to connect with God in different levels. Even eating and laughing with each other is connecting me with God and to feel His presence. -Gary & Frankie attended the October 2010 retreat and minister in Logan, Utah.