About this Event
Welcome to the St. Stephen Baptist Church Young Adult Retreat! Join us for a weekend of fun, fellowship, and spiritual growth at our beautiful location on 8800 Mitchell Ln. This retreat is the perfect opportunity to connect with other young adults in our community and deepen your relationship with God. Get ready for engaging workshops, inspiring speakers, and plenty of time for reflection and relaxation. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to recharge and renew your faith. We can't wait to see you there!
Agenda
🕑: 04:00 PM - 05:30 PM
Arrival & Check-In
Info: Welcome bags, room assignments, light refreshments
🕑: 05:15 PM - 05:35 PM
Opening Circle
Info: Devotion, expectations, and overview of the retreat goals. Led by: Rev. Kevin Adams
🕑: 05:35 PM - 06:35 PM
Dinner & Fellowship
🕑: 06:30 PM - 07:55 PM
Session 1: Defining Who We Are
Info: Vision Casting: Ministry identity, age range, name brainstorming. Breakout groups followed by whole group reflection. Led by: Rev. Kevin Adams
🕑: 08:00 PM - 08:15 PM
Break
🕑: 08:20 PM - 09:30 PM
Team Bonding Night
Info: Games, light-hearted challenges, music. Includes "Get to Know You" and creativity warm-up games.
🕑: 09:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Wind Down & Reflection
Info: Optional quiet walk, journaling, or guided mediation.
🕑: 10:00 PM - 07:00 AM
Light Out- Free Time
🕑: 07:30 AM - 08:15 AM
Day 2- Saturday, November 15th
Info: Morning Devotion & Nature Walk Led by: Rev. Kevin Adams
🕑: 08:15 AM - 09:00 AM
Breakfast
🕑: 09:10 AM - 10:30 AM
Session 2: Innovation & Strategy
Info: Explore creative ministry models, interrogate current structures. Pros and cons of the committee/chair model. Nominations/ Elections for new officers. Led by: Rev. Kevin Adams
🕑: 10:30 AM - 10:45 AM
Break
🕑: 10:50 AM - 12:15 PM
Session 3: Communication & Unity
Info: Internal & external communications across campuses. Brainstorm creative tools/platforms. Role play effective messaging.
🕑: 12:15 PM - 01:15 PM
Lunch Break
🕑: 01:20 PM - 02:45 PM
Session 4: Building the 2026 Calendar
Info: Draft ministry calendar in sync with church calendar. Discuss ideas for inclusivity with working adults/families. Young Adult conference, Podcast, create community garden, make visitations to seniors, take shopping, etc.
🕑: 02:45 PM - 03:10 PM
Break
🕑: 03:10 PM - 04:10 PM
Session 5: Ministry Mandate in Action
Info: Evangelism, Growth, Love, Expansion. What does this look like practically for us in 2026?
🕑: 04:15 PM - 05:15 PM
Creative Free Time
Info: Options: Fishing, journaling, art session, take a nap, walk, music jam, watch tv.
🕑: 05:30 PM - 06:30 PM
Dinner
🕑: 06:35 PM - 07:15 PM
Closing Circle
Info: Final reflections, takeaways, group prayer. Written commitments & ministry charge. Led by Rev. Kevin Adams
🕑: 07:20 PM - 07:45 PM
Clean up & Departure
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
8800 Mitchell Ln, 8800 Mitchell Lane, Louisville, United States
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