Women's Retreats: A Creative Planning Guide [Paperback]

Sue Edwards (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 25, 2004

A practical, fresh approach to planning and implementing women's retreats, this workbook will guide leaders through each step in the planning and production of a transforming women's retreat. It offers a month-by-month checklist as well as fully detailed, illustrated examples of successful retreats that any church can borrow or adapt. (20060208)

Editorial Reviews

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"The authors explain how to recruit a retreat-planning team that will consider the variety of needs in a congregation, from the newcomer to the woman in crisis. Like a wedding planner, it has a helpful countdown to the event, with things to do beginning with six months from the date. But the most helpful section is the one on sample retreat themes, complete with scripts for skits that are actually funny, and ideas for decorations and entertainment." (Lexington Herald-Leader ) --1

"This book is unabashedly practical and could well save a planning committee hours of unproductive work. It contains all you need to plan an effective women's retreat." --2

"This practical planner gives nuts-and-bolts tips on how to put together a weekend women's retreat, from selecting an inspirational speaker to picking accommodations to figuring out the budget." (Robin Galiano Russell Arts & Media ) --3

From the Back Cover

Congratulations! You’ve just been nominated to plan the annual women’s retreat. It’s your responsibility to plan the perfect getaway for wives and widows, mothers and managers, singles and seniors. Need some direction?

This indispensable guide is your ticket to pulling off an unforgettable and life-changing retreat for women. Included is helpful information on choosing a location, determining a schedule, setting and staying within a budget, organizing a planning committee, lining up the right speaker, incorporating creativity, and implementing your plan . . . everything you could possibly need.

“Our retreats are the ‘not-to-be-missed’ event of each year and we owe it all to the very women in this book and the very information you will read in its pages.”

—JoAnn Hummel
Pastor to Women, Bent Tree Bible Fellowship

“Everything you need to produce a weekend filled with humor, hope, fun, friendship, and biblical truth is in this book, along with financial, logistical, and spiritual wisdom.”

—Carol Kent
President, Speak Up Speaker Services
International speaker and author

Sue Edwards (M.A., Dallas Theological Seminary) is completing her Doctor of Ministry at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. She is a faculty member at Dallas Theological Seminary.

Kelley Mathews (Th.M., Dallas Theological Seminary) is a freelance writer and editor. Sue and Kelley have co-authored New Doors in Ministry to Women: A Fresh Model for Transforming Your Church, Campus, or Mission Field.

Linda Robinson is a lay leader of women's ministries at Irving Bible Church, where she has been a member for twenty-five years.

(20050401)

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Product Details

• Paperback: 100 pages
• Publisher: Kregel Publications (October 25, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0825425077
• ISBN-13: 978-0825425073
• Product Dimensions: 9.8 x 7.8 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #439,711 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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6 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Started out Great, Ended Not so Great, June 26, 2007

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This author of this book did an excellent job explaining how to set up a retreat, however, it would have been better if it would have focused more on the spiritual aspects of a retreat as opposed to rodeos.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Less scripts more facts., May 7, 2011

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First of all I didn't know this book was of a religious nature. The book has several good organizational ideas but I felt too much of the book was devoted to silly scripts. Would have liked to see more breakout topics and some testimonials.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars WM Book Better, June 28, 2009

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This book was helpful. However I found another book I purchased just as helpful if not more so. Building an Effective WM, loved this book.