Written by Jenny Lenczycki
We could learn a lot from crayons; some are sharp, some are pretty, some are dull, while others bright, some have weird names, but they all have learned to live together in the same box. 
- Robert Fulghum1


What is a group?  Merriam-Webster's Online Dictionary gives us many points of view including but not limited to:

  1. two or more figures forming a complete unit in a composition

  2. a:  a number of individuals assembled together or having some unifying relationship
    b: an assemblage of objects regarded as a unit2

As group leaders we are challenged to find the best possible ways to meet the needs of the "complete unit" as well as the special needs of the "individuals assembled together".  In some cases we  will receive requests from individuals that are personal preferences.  In other cases these may actually be life threatening steps if they were not heeded for allergy precautions.  So how do we enhance the conference and retreat experience for all our guests while working within logistical and budgetary limits?

 
Written by Zach Norman

 Camp Pastors, worship leaders, counselors, and staff work hard to create a distraction free environment for students to connect with Christian friends and deepen their relationship with Christ.  As your students world begins to change with a new busier school schedule what can we do as parents or leaders to encourage our students to continue building their relationship with Christ like they did during camp?

 
Written by Zach Norman

Every planner wants to be able to say their event was a success... But how do I know?  

 
Written by Zach Norman

Regardless of the state of the economy, churches and ministries often waiver on whether to go on retreat or not, because they’re wondering something to the tune of is it worth it?  So as a planner how do you ensure that your retreat is value packed and shows your ministry a Return on its Investment?