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.

Don't Let the Weather Stop You

Don't Let the Weather Stop You

BY Heath
6/1/2018

How to Keep Groups Engaged During Rainy Retreats

No Need to Stress

No Need to Stress

BY Heath
3/12/2018

Your Event Can Still Be a Success

This Retreat has been Cancelled

This Retreat has been Cancelled

BY Kayla
10/16/2017

Oh no!!

The Art of Room Assignments

The Art of Room Assignments

BY Ashley
7/14/2015

Taking a look at just why it is so important

Event Planning Timelines

Event Planning Timelines

BY Zach
11/18/2014

What is the ideal setup?

Pulling off a successful event, quickly!

Pulling off a successful event, quickly!

BY Zach
11/18/2014

short term planning strategies

I want to hold a summer event, but it's already March!

I want to hold a summer event, but it's already March!

BY Ashley
3/20/2013

Tips for Short Term Planning

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