How About a Ministry Wife Retreat?
Hello Girls!
This has definitely been the week of the Ministry Wife around here so there’s no better time than now to present an idea to you.
A planning team is being formed as we speak to host a ministry wife retreat sometime next spring. There are many prayers to pray and things to consider, but the primary one is YOU! Many of you responded on the Facebook teaser that you would be interested in this type of event but what we need to know now is A) your location B) how far you would be willing to travel and C) if you would prefer a hotel venue, host church that would require a hotel stay, or a retreat center.
I’m certain we’ll be asking many more questions in the very near future but this should get us started. If you aren’t a ministry wife, please answer for your own ministry wives if you would be willing to arrange for her to attend! Now THAT would be a fabulous gift she would appreciate!
Hope you all have a fantastic weekend. Again, can’t tell you how much I enjoyed Scavenger Hunting with you!
OK. Here are my answers:
A) I live in Marietta, GA
B) I would be willing to drive, can’t fly (too expensive) So I’m thinking Alabama, Tennessee, One of the Carolinas or even Florida.
C) A retreat center might be fun but I am willing to stay in a hotel if I can afford it.
Thanks for the questions. Keep me informed.
I am so blessed to be allowed to be in this group since my husband is a chaplain and not a quote Minister.
Love you so much my sista!
Sheryl
I live in Texas and would probably fly…Priceline baby! I love Retreat Centers and Hotels. Basically anywhere I can get away from my life for a day or so! If you want to meet at McDonalds, fine:)
I live in SC and would be willing to travel in the southeast. I could probably drive or fly depending on where it is and how much notice we have. I don’t care where you hold it as long as the rooms don’t have bugs :) Truly looking forward to it.
(a) I live in Calera, AL (south of Bham)
(b) Would be willing to travel driving distance… not sure if I could fly.
so I guess that means AL, TN, GA, MS or FL :)
(c) preference would be hotel venue – but am really not picky. Any of the three sounds good. Just getting us girls together for some ministry to each other is the most important part. The where is not so much!
Look forward to hearing from you. And I am serious when I say that I would LOVE to be in on the planning team.
Love and Blessings to you!
DeeDee
I’m in Texas and would probably fly as well. I’m up for anything….except McDonalds…
I’m in Minnesota, and will go anywhere if I can get Chick-fil-a, great Mexican food, or great BBQ. :) A retreat center would be nice, but if people have to fly and are required to pack bedding and linens that may be a problem. Whatever is cheapest is good.
Hi! This sounds wonderful! Here are my answers:
A) I live in Texas
B) I would probably have to drive and I would prefer the gulf coast area. (Cost)
C) Any place that is cheap. Ha! I like the previous comment about McDonalds!
1 – I live in Conroe, TX (near Houston)
2 – I don’t mind travelling…just not in a wagon!
3 – Any lodging arrangements would be fine.
Question – Is this for Sr. Pastor’s Wives only, or would Youth Pastors’ wives be permitted to come?
Lisa @ The Preacher's Wife Reply:
November 13th, 2009 at 11:11 pm
Hey Girls! This is for ALL ministry wives – that includes sr, associates, missionary wives, and parachurch organizations/evangelists.
I’m in SW Florida. A host church would be great, but would participate regardless if I am able to get to the event! I am way down South in Florida, so travel would be my stumbling block to overcome.
A) your location – near Richmond, VA
B) I am willing to drive. Just can’t afford to fly right now.
C) Whatever venue would be the cheapest. Not picky. Would be fun to share a room with other MW’s to get to know them. :)
I’ll be praying for the arrangements and for God’s provisions for all areas of the Retreat. :) Thank you Lisa!!!
I think it would be a great idea. I live in Eastern, NC and I think Myrtle Beach, SC would be a great place. Just a suggestion! But I’ll tell you why I suggest it. There are TONS, I mean TONS of places to stay and it’s really cheap in the Spring time. Do I need to mention the shopping?! Myrtle Beach is blessed with outlets malls. Anyway, I’d be willing to travel just about anywhere as long as I could swing the plane ticket. Can’t wait to hear more about it.
A) I live near Boulder, Colorado
B) I’d go anywhere within 6-8 hours driving… but probably can’t afford to fly.
C) I agree with the others who said they’d go with the cheap route! I don’t need deluxe accommodations, just no mice in the room, thanks. And just somewhere that allows me to bring my three angelic children. You guys don’t mind, right? Riiiiight?
I KID. The pastor’s wife’s husband can stay home and watch them. :)
1. I’m in southwestern ohio (an hour north of Cincy)
2. I would have to drive and it would probably have to be within 6 to 8 hrs for the hubs to feel okay about it. (Atl is around 8 hrs away if that gives you reference)
3. Whatever would be fine…
Looking forward to the details…
I live in the hill country of Texas. I would love to fly, but since I am now with child!!!!! it will depend on when in the spring it is!
I am not sure how far would be too far for me, would depend on if i could “hitch a ride with someone!” or if I am flying!
I would love to be able to pull this off, hope it all comes about and I can “afford to come”
My name is Kathy Horn
I live in the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex in Texas
I’m not sure how far would be for me as well. This is a great group and I would pinch some pennies to be able to join in.
As a wife to a children’s pastor….and former youth pastor….we have stayed in some pretty questionable spots (cheap)…..but I’ll be game for anything clean!
I know it’s not about “me”….but Summer is our uber busy time…so early spring would be best!
Can’t wait!
I am so looking forward to this.
1) I live in Panama City, FL
2) driving distance – 7-8 hrs. I cannot afford to fly
3) retreat center, hotel, 3-man tent w/blowup mattress … doesn’t matter to me
I saw a couple of people mention FL as a possible location. There is the Laguna Beach Christian Retreat Center in Laguna Beach, FL (right on the Gulf Coast). It is right across the street from the gulf and is reasonable. We have done several youth conferences there. Also, about an hour north of us, in Marianna FL, is the Blue Springs Christian Retreat center. This area is more “woodsy” but is gorgeous. Not sure of the availability.
If you are looking for more hotel-retreat type centers, there is the Boardwalk Beach Convention Center, which is right on the beach and Edgewater Beach Resort & Convention Center. Both of these are usually booked for Spring Break and throughout the summer, and are more pricey (not sure of cost) but they are nice. Spring break around here usually begins in March.
If you are interested, I can get you details or contact info.
For the record, if finances permitted, I would most definitely fly across the world to hang out with y’all. seriously.
I am open to whatever :)
I am in Memphis and will go anywhere!! I’m always up for a good retreat!
I live in N.E. Texas (an hour N of Dallas) and I would be willing to drive up to 8hrs away or fly if I could get a cheap flight. As far as the type of location I think anything would be great but an actual retreat location might have some unique resources available and be more homey feeling. I want to feel like I’m meeting with a bunch of old friends and not a another place with a crowd of strangers.
I LOVE this idea!
I live in Nashville and would travel anywhere to be a part of this.
My only request would be to not have it in the middle of the week. I’m not sure how many of the PWs interested have full-time jobs but I know for me it would be easier to get off work if it were connected to a weekend.