Recent Posts


Bridging the Gap

Bridging the Gap

BY The CRN Team
5/11/2026

By using the gap intentionally, you ensure your students arrive prepared, engaged, and eager.

Getting Volunteers to Return

Getting Volunteers to Return

BY The CRN Team
4/22/2026

Ideas for ways to show your volunteers some love!

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.

Let There Be Sound: AV Tips and Tricks

Let There Be Sound: AV Tips and Tricks

BY The CRN Team
3/31/2025

Whether you're organizing a conference, church retreat, or worship night, here are some key tips to help you prepare for an effective and efficient event AND avoid the dreaded "technical difficulty."

Are you closed?

Are you closed?

BY Kayla
10/6/2021

Camps, conferences and retreats only happen in summer, right?

Venue Dealbreakers

Venue Dealbreakers

BY Kayla
4/20/2021

If you find one of these problems early in the planning process, then there is no need to inquire further.

Sharing a Venue

Sharing a Venue

BY Kayla
2/22/2018

Not every event is exclusive.

Guess Who's Back

Guess Who's Back

BY Kayla
9/12/2017

Time to Rebook

Venue Selection

Venue Selection

BY Andrew
11/14/2016

It's a big decision

9 Questions to Ask before Booking a Venue

9 Questions to Ask before Booking a Venue

BY Kayla
7/6/2016

Better to know before you go

How to choose a facility for your Fall event

How to choose a facility for your Fall event

BY Ashley
7/7/2015

Factors to consider when looking for a host venue for your event

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