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How to Encourage Hesitant Guests

How to Encourage Hesitant Guests

BY The CRN Team
3/11/2026

When fear and anxiety can prevent guests from attending their first retreat, here's some ways to gently encourage them.

Fast Follow-Up, Stronger Feedback

Fast Follow-Up, Stronger Feedback

BY The CRN Team
2/18/2026

Some of the most important work of an event begins once it’s over - listening to feedback!

Six Modern Retreat Themes for Women's Retreats

Six Modern Retreat Themes for Women's Retreats

BY The CRN Team
1/13/2026

Planning any retreat starts with one key decision: the THEME!

It’s About How You Feel

It’s About How You Feel

BY Kayla
7/19/2022

What does your retreat environment feel like to attendees?

You’re Invited!!!!

You’re Invited!!!!

BY Kayla
7/12/2022

Retreats aren’t only for your church.

Demographic Decisions

Demographic Decisions

BY Kayla
10/14/2021

Choosing the demographic of your next ministry retreat.

Lead by Example

Lead by Example

BY Kayla
9/10/2021

How did you act like your role model?

I want to host a retreat, but I’m not a leader in my church.

I want to host a retreat, but I’m not a leader in my church.

BY Kayla
6/3/2021

Anyone can be an event planner, even you!

If you want it…

If you want it…

BY Kayla
5/3/2021

go and get it.

What’s your number?

What’s your number?

BY Kayla
4/15/2021

Total Numbers are not as important as the connection

For the Fun of It

For the Fun of It

BY Kayla
2/10/2021

People don’t go on religious retreats for the fun of it.

Setting & Keeping a Goal for Your Event

Setting & Keeping a Goal for Your Event

BY Kayla
1/31/2020

Establishing goals in order to measure the success of an event