Name: KidzMatter Retreat 2026: DWELL
Start: 2026-04-14T08:00:00-04:00
End: 2026-04-15T16:00:00-04:00
Location: Mercy Road Church - Carmel

Step out of momentum-driven ministry and into margin, rest, and community as we dwell together in God’s presence.
About this Event

Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. • Psalms 91:1•

Children’s ministry often moves at a relentless pace. Programs to plan, teams to lead, families to support, weekends to prepare for—it’s easy for ministry to become driven by momentum instead of margin. Even when the work is good and God-honoring, the constant motion can quietly drain the very leaders God has called to serve.

DWELL is an invitation to slow down.

Rooted in Psalm 91:1, this KidzMatter Retreat creates space for leaders to step out of the hurry of ministry and into the shelter of God’s presence—together. It’s a place to pause the momentum, reclaim margin, and remember that God never intended ministry to be sustained by speed alone.

This retreat is intentionally designed for KidMin leaders who long to rest without guilt, to be present without pressure, and to reconnect with both God and others who understand the unique weight and joy of children’s ministry.

Throughout our time together, you’ll be invited to:

Step out of constant momentum and into rhythms of rest, worship, and reflection that restore your soul.

Create margin for God’s presence, rediscovering the strength that comes not from doing more, but from dwelling deeply with Him.

Find belonging in community with fellow KidMin leaders—sharing stories, praying together, and being reminded that you are not alone in this calling.

Rebuild sustainable rhythms that help you lead from health, not hurry, long after the retreat ends.

Through meaningful worship, honest conversations, and unhurried moments together, DWELL offers more than a break—it offers a reset. A reminder that ministry flourishes not when leaders run faster, but when they learn to remain.

Come away from ministry driven by momentum instead of margin. Come DWELL—in God’s presence and in community—and return home renewed, grounded, and ready to lead with peace and purpose.