SUNSHINE COAST LEADERS RETREAT
21,22,23,24 April 2022
Come away, have fun and be refreshed by God, surrounded by the beauty of the Sunshine Coast.
It’s been a season of change and challenge.
We’ve heard Pastors and Christian leaders saying they are worn out, that they need time and space to breathe and hear from God.
This four-day retreat is an opportunity to step back, connect with God and other leaders and remember why you are doing what you’re doing.
WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT AT THE RETREAT?
The retreat has been prayerfully designed to give you:
time and space to be still, listen to God, reflect on your leadership and have fun in nature
a clearer vision of your God-given calling that can work as a compass, helping you make decisions and stay focused on what really matters moving forward
an opportunity to share your leadership experiences with other leaders
An introduction to the Cycle of Grace examining 4 components of a grace-filled life: Acceptance, Sustenance, Significance, and Fruitfulness
We’ll have 3 hours of facilitated sessions each day to set our hearts and minds on God and what He has to say to us. This also means plenty of downtime to enjoy prepared activities or just relax.
We’ll walk on the beach, worship around the campfire and have different venues each day in Noosa, Tinbeerwah and Mudjimba.
You won’t be one in a crowd.
The retreat is limited to 15 people so we can connect with you and serve you individually. We’ll take care of everything: meals, transport, accommodation (if needed). You won’t have to worry about a thing!
For a sample of the daily schedule please click here.
WHAT THIS RETREAT IS NOT
This retreat is not a conference.
It’s not a place where you will be given a lot of advice.
You won’t be sitting around listening to someone monologue or participating in endless group discussions.
It’s not a place where you’ll need to minister to others.
This is a space for you to rest, refresh, and return to your leadership context with new vision, clarity and purpose.
WHO IS THE RETREAT FOR?
The retreat is for men and women of all ages.
It is a space for:
young leaders to be empowered
marginalised leaders to be encouraged
busy leaders to be rested
isolated leaders to be affirmed
proactive leaders to reflect
all leaders to connect with God and other leaders
WHAT PAST PARTICIPANTS HAVE TO SAY ABOUT OUR LEADERSHIP SESSIONS:
"Our staff participated in a leadership workshop and now have a new freedom to operate out of their areas of giftedness and calling. This will directly impact our communication as a team and our effectiveness in fulfilling our mission. There is renewed energy and joy in the team."
- Rohan (Executive Director, Vetamorphus)
"I learnt that it is in speaking out vision and hopes to others that they begin to feel more real."
- Emily (Midwife & Missionary)
"It's simple, yet so incredibly life changing!"
- Laura (Social Entrepreneur)
MEET THE TEAM
ANDREW MERRY - RETREAT DIRECTOR
Andrew specialises in the strategic empowerment of Christian leaders, encouraging and enabling them to reach their full potential.
He has a background as a Secondary Teacher, a Senior Pastor, a Relationship Manager with Compassion Australia, and a Member Carer for missionaries in Thailand, Myanmar, Laos and Cambodia. This breadth of experience with all age groups and backgrounds has given Andrew a unique set of skills in leadership development. Andrew holds a BEd. and a Dip. Min. and spent 12 years as senior pastor of The Wave, Ocean Grove (a Baptist Church). He currently lives on the Sunshine Coast, is happily married to Lynette and has three children.
BEN CHONG - LEADERSHIP COACH / FACILITATOR
Ben is passionate about working with Christian leader. He works with a variety of leaders, from emerging leaders working in marginalised communities to CEOs of not-for-profit groups, helping them gain clarity, intimacy with God and to become fully alive in their calling.
Ben spent eight years as a pastor, ministry leader, speaker and community practitioner in Melbourne, Victoria.
He was an ordained Reverend in Churches of Christ and is a graduate of Monash University (B. Arts), Stirling Theological College (M. Div) and the Arrow Leadership Program (2017-18). He has trained in Christian Coaching in Australia and overseas, and is a member of the International Coaching Federation.
Ben lives on the Sunshine Coast with his wife, Chelsea, and their daughter, Hallie.
CHELSEA CHONG - FACILITATOR
Chelsea is a strategist and an adult educator. She combines these areas of expertise to create empowering facilitated spaces for others to discover, explore and clarify their vocational calling.
She has a background in international and community development, adult education, strategic support and grant writing.
Chelsea holds a B.Arts in International Studies, Masters in International Development, Grad Cert in TESOL and has undertaken training in Christian Coaching.
She lives on the Sunshine Coast with her husband, Ben, and their daughter, Hallie.
Cost
$550 - Early bird registration
$600 - Standard registration
Registration
Registrations are currently closed.
Please indicate your interest in this form and you will be amongst the first to know when registrations for the next retreat open.
Alternately, please contact Andrew Merry on 0409 609 181 for more information.