Capture It While It's Fresh

Capture It While It's Fresh

BY The CRN Team
9/3/2026

While you're celebrating another incredible summer and everything your students experienced, take a few minutes to capture it. Ask the questions. Record the stories. Save the memories!

Church Camp is Where I Learned _______.

Church Camp is Where I Learned _______.

BY The CRN Team
8/27/2026

Ask students to finish that sentence and you'll be surprised by how many different answers you hear!

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.

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!

Reverse Advent Calendar

Reverse Advent Calendar

BY Ashley Haschemeyer
11/25/2025

Christmas is ultimately a season of giving so we’re taking a different approach to the advent calendar this year!

Fall in Love with Jesus

Fall in Love with Jesus

BY Kayla Adkins
10/8/2025

A Fall Ministry Theme