Selah Refresh '24: Two-Night Retreat for Ministry Leaders (Nov 7-9, 2024)

Join Chris and Dawn Phillips and the staff of Selah International for two days and nights of powerful teaching, worship, prayer, fellowship, and encouragement at the beautiful Courtyard by Marriott Hotel in downtown Columbia, SC. (A much larger venue for this year's event!)

It will be a time of spiritual recharge for the work of the ministry, a time of growth, accountability, building friendships, encouraging one another, and equipping with biblical counseling tools relevant to the local church and ministry families.

Participate in Men’s and Ladies’ breakout sessions and roundtable discussions dealing with mental health issues, emotional breakdowns, addictions, suffering, counseling our families in a hyper-sexualized culture, and dealing with layers of grief and loss.

Guest Speaker: Dr. Rand Hummel, the director of the Wilds of New England; he has served with the Wilds (NC and NH) for 40+ years! He also has been an adjunct professor in a number of Christian colleges. In addition to speaking to thousands throughout the year, he has authored various books and hosts the Daily Meditations podcast for "teens and teens with wrinkles." You will greatly enjoy Rand's unique approach and will most certainly leave encouraged!

Chris Phillips and the staff and associate counselors for Selah International will also be sharing during our plenary and breakout sessions.

FOR: All pastoral staff and missionaries (men and ladies)

COST: $100 per person — Yes, you read that right! This registration fee covers lodging (double-occupancy: 1 couple or 2 singles per room), great food, spiritual refreshment, counseling helps, hours of fellowship and many resources to take home to use with your church family. Valued at over $350/person, this retreat is heavily subsidized by SICM for you!

Limited number of spaces available, so please register soon! We'd love to have you join us!

If you would like to contribute to the overall cost of this event or pay for your pastor and his wife or another ministry leader to have this wonderful opportunity, please email: [email protected] and let our financial manager know.

NOTES:

- If you have dietary restrictions or physical limitations that would affect your accommodation choice, please contact Jessica Petersen - [email protected]

-There will be a Q & A time during the retreat, so at check-out here on Eventbrite, please take the time to list a few topics or specific questions related to ministering effectively, life as a pastor/missionary/pastor or missionary wife, strengthening the minister's family, or counseling topics.

- If you wish to see the Selah Property while in the Columbia area (279 Pine Needle Circle, Gaston, SC 29053), please let us know. It would be a joy to show you around the 48 acres that God has provided for hosting ministry families! To coordinate a tour, please email James Flowers - [email protected]

PRE-RETREAT ACTIVITIES

(Note: Must register separately for the below activities)

GOLF ADD-ON: If you would like to come early on Nov. 7th and spend a fun afternoon of fellowship on the golf course, follow the below link to register. Men and women are welcome to play!

GOLF ADD-ON LINK

PICKLEBALL ADD-ON: If you would like to come early on Nov. 7th and spend a fun afternoon of fellowship at 24 Hr. Pickleball (owned and operated by SICM Advisory Board Member, Dan Hanford), follow the below link to register. Men and women are welcome to play!

PICKLEBALL ADD-ON LINK

LOCAL SHOPPING/BITTY & BEAU’S If you would like to come early on Nov. 7th and spend the afternoon shopping locally and enjoying lunch at Bitty and Beau’s coffee shop in downtown Columbia (owned and operated by SICM donors, Brandon and Ashley Abbott), follow the below link to register. (Details of transportation on link.) Men and women are welcome to participate!

LOCAL SHOPPING/BITTY & BEAU’S ADD-ON LINK

SELAH REFRESH 24 SCHEDULE (NOVEMBER 7-9, 2024):

THURSDAY

9:00 AM -3:00 PM - Pre-Retreat Activities: Golf Outing at Charwood Golf Club or Pickleball at 24 Hr. Pickleball, Local fun- shopping/lunch at Bitty & Beau’s coffee shop

3:00-5:00 PM - Check-in at Courtyard Marriott

5:00-6:00 PM - Fellowship & Boxed Meals (Ballroom)

6:00-6:15 PM - Break

6:15-7:00 PM - Welcome and Worship

7:00-8:00 PM - Session 1

8:00 –8:30 PM - Prayer Focus 1

8:30-9:30 PM - Meet & Greet w/ Selah Team

FRIDAY

7:00-9:00 AM – Breakfast (Free at hotel bistro)

9:00-9:30 AM – Worship & Fellowship (Ballroom)

9:30-10:30 AM - Round Table Discussion: Case Study 1

10:30-10:45 AM – Break (15 min.)

10:45-11:45 AM - Round Table Discussion: Case Study 2

11:45AM - 12:15PM - Q & A (Separate - Men and Ladies)

12:15 - 5:00 PM – Lunch (on your own)/Fellowship

5:00-6:00 PM – Evening Buffet at Hotel (Ballroom)

6:00-7:00 PM – Q & A (Together)

7:00-8:30 PM – Worship and Session 2

8:30-9:00 PM – Prayer Focus 2

SATURDAY

7:00-8:30 AM – Breakfast (Free at hotel bistro)

8:30- 9:15 AM - Round Table Discussion: Case Study 3

9:15-9:45 AM - Prayer Focus 3 (Separate)

9:45 -10:30 AM - Q & A (Separate)

10:30-12:00 PM – Worship and Session 3

Depart

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