To become like Jesus and to make Jesus known, it’s important to do the things Jesus did. We see that Jesus and His disciples would often retreat—getting away to draw closer to God. Then, they would go on mission, healing people, spreading the gospel, and teaching the ways of Jesus. It was a rhythm—a kind of breathing in and breathing out.

For this reason, we’ve created a retreat and trip rotation. As we look at the seven years we have with a student, we want their retreat and trip experience to be well-rounded—so that whether they’re with us for a few years or all seven, they can look back and say: I served locally. I went on mission in a sister city. I served globally. I experienced different kinds of retreats—conferences, wilderness trips, and the classic fall retreat.

Because when students learn to breathe in the presence of God and breathe out His mission, they carry that rhythm for the rest of their lives.

It’s going to roll out like this:

Year B

Fall: Fall Retreat
Spring Break: Wilderness Trip
Summer: City Camp (Local Mission Trip)