Christian Women’s Retreats - Ministering to the Whole Woman

By Mark Dubler
Executive Director, Otyokwah Camp & Retreat Center

Ask many Christian women how they feel, and the answer is pretty simple:  they’re tired.  The many roles women play leaves little time for reflection and renewal.  Many women have found themselves playing the role of not only wife and mother, but also as taxi driver, nurse, coach, and many times, as a stand-in for dad. Most women also hold down a steady job to pay the bills.  Many of these harried ladies say of themselves that they don’t even know who they are anymore.  Too much stress and not enough down time can create a very unhappy wife and mother.  It is essential that these types of women go regularly to Christian women’s retreats. 

What kind of atmosphere is necessary for a woman to relax and rejuvenate?  Typical Christian women’s retreats include times of study, discussion, and prayer.  It is imperative that a gal thinks about some of the deep longings of her heart.   She should be able to consider things she wants to change in her life, and how she would like to deepen some of her relationships. 

Not all Christian women’s retreats follow this same agenda.  Some retreats focus on unstructured conversation time, while others are geared toward lengthy silent meditation.  There is a Christian women’s retreat for every kind of Christian woman.

While there is no rule for how long a retreat should be, the most common Christian women’s retreat takes place over a weekend, usually starting on Friday evening, and ending Sunday afternoon.  Some folks may choose to take a week, or a month.  Some ladies even take a sabbatical for several months, or even years. 

Small details can really add to the atmosphere of Christian women’s retreats.  Meals. recreational choices, sleeping arrangements, and setting…all of these can greatly increase a woman’s experience of spiritual refreshment.  Because no two women are alike, not every retreat is helpful for every woman.  There are hundreds of different Christian women’s retreats offered in every city, state, and country.

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Mark Dubler is the Executive Director of Otyokwah Camp & Retreat Center and a Christian Womens Retreat expert. Check out our great discounts for first-time groups at Otyokwah Camp & Retreat Center.