A River in the Desert-RIGHTS REVERTED: 12 Retreats for Womens Groups

By Ellen Shepard

Book Overview

A collection of retreats for women's groups. Various retreat models and options are provided, including one-day retreats, weekend retreats, retreats based on books, and retreat options for groups... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0687050901
• ISBN13: 9780687050901
• Release Date: March 2001
• Publisher: Abingdon Press
• Length: 168 Pages
• Weight: 1.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 10.5" x 0.5" x 8.3"

Customer Reviews

A Wonderful Resource

I'm planning a women's retreat for next weekend. This book provided many great choices for the planning team. Full of creative, inspirational ideas.

Excellent Resource

This book is a great resource. It has enough material to use directly or for inspiration. It helped me generate a lot of my own ideas along with using ideas from the book. Some of the information can be for any type of retreat.

Looking for a more uplifting retreat

The book has given me a few good ideas however I was looking for something that was a bit more fresh. I am sure all of the ideas would work but I just wanted something more lively.

A Piece of Art

I brought this book under the highest scrutiny - and it passed with flying colors. I would reccommend this book to any female I know, whether they lead retreats for a living or are women just seeking to know Jesus more fully. I know the author personally and she is a women of fine character and wonderful personality. A River in the Desert is a five star book, and one that is truly inspirational.

Refreshed by "A River in the Desert"

Whether planning a spiritual retreat for one (yourself!) or a group of 100, Ellen Shepard has provided all the necessary information for organizing a meaningful withdrawal from the everyday world. With her wide experience in ministry and leading women's retreats, Rev. Shepard understands what women of all ages need for faith formation and spiritual growth. The twelve themes of the retreats, from "Seeking Growth" to "Joyful Heart-Dancing Spirit," cover a wide range of important topics for Christian women. Well-written, easy to follow plans include everything from "ice breakers" to closing worship ideas, with suggested time allowances for each activity. "A River in the Desert" will help individuals and women's groups leaders as they seek to provide opportunities for community and significant spiritual introspection.