A thoughtful and well-developed retreat theme can be a great inspiration in helping people connect to what they have learned at your retreat. This connection strengthens the effect of the retreat and can create long-term spiritual growth and continued practice.
Whether you are planning a spiritual Men’s Retreat, Women’s Retreat, or Youth Retreat with your church, a Family Retreat, or even a Corporate Retreat, a great retreat theme will get you off to a great start!
The possibilities are endless, but below is a list of ideas to get your creative juices flowing. These retreat topics will work for a summer retreat, winter retreat, and more!
Retreat Theme Ideas Based On:
- Specific Bible verses
- Specific worship song
- Fruit of the Spirit
- A specific culture or people group
- Gifts of the Spirit/Spiritual Gifts
- Personality tests
- Having time for silence
- Communication
- Friendships
- Self Esteem
- Making Choices
- Attribute of God
- Bible character
- The lives of those in your group – have individuals share their testimony
Catchy Retreat Theme Names & Titles:
- Fan the Flame
- Solid as a Rock
- Living Life to the Fullest
- Getting & Keeping your Joy
- Reality Check
- Attitude of Grace
- Anchor in Time
- Gracious Heart
- LOL (Live Out Loud)
- What Next?
- Spiritual Journey
- Identity Confusion
- Dealing with Burnout
- MAD (Making a Difference)
- Moving from Fear to Freedom
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Need Help Getting Started Planning a Retreat?
Refreshing Mountain is a Christian retreat center in Pennsylvania and we hope these retreat resources get you off to a good start! Whether you’re a youth leader, pastor, small group leader, Sunday School teacher, or are simply organizing a retreat, we’d love to help you plan your retreat. Learn more about our retreats in PA or get in touch with us!
We’d also love to hear your ideas for a theme or catchy titles that you used to add to this list! Email your ideas to us or give us a call at (888) 353-1490.
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