The means and mass of information being communicated has changed completely over the last decade. Facebook isn't just a website for college kids; it has even become a verb. I say things like "Facebook Me" as opposed to saying send me a message on Facebook. Txting is another obvious example. Most people that I consider being "non-tech savvy" can still send a txt. Though the means by which we are communicating is changing, the importance of our message's content is not...     Continue Reading | Leave Comment

I'm excited to announce two new retreat center properties have joined the Midwest Christian Retreats family. This announcement is well over six months in the making... So it gives me great joy to get to share this news with you today...     Continue Reading | Leave Comment

Many event planners think the "speech sessions" are the most beneficial parts of their retreat. I whole-heartedly disagree. My background has always taught me the importance of fellowship time and recreational activities. Am I saying that you should exclude lecture sessions or one-on-one meetings? Of course not! These sessions are key to a successful retreat. However, I do know that 99% of event attendees will be dissatisfied if they have to sit through 8-10 straight hours of meetings. Let's not talk about that remaining 1%. The last thing you want is the majority of your attendees bored into daydreaming. Once they start daydreaming, they stop paying attention...     Continue Reading | Leave Comment

Planning an event is a big undertaking. But sometimes the biggest challenge is getting people to commit to helping staff the event. I know from my experience, people are not as willing to commit to help. During the summer, it is even harder to get commitment because of vacations and kids being out of school. A lot of people have the attitude that someone else will take over the event. Usually, there is that one person who will volunteer every time...     Continue Reading | Leave Comment