Purpose-Led Discipleship · Retreat Resource

Abide

A One Day Retreat Experience

A focused day that helps people slow down, receive Christ as their source, and carry an honest rhythm of abiding into ordinary life.

Sample formatSaturday · 9:00 AM–4:00 PM

Best used forRecognizing false places of safety or control, remaining with Christ through hard seasons, and learning to live from the Vine instead of striving for spiritual results.

Inside the retreat

Four deeper movements

01Remain Before You Produce
02What Are You Asking to Hold You?
03When Remaining Feels Hard
04Living From the Vine

Start here as the leader

Abide Leader’s Guide

A complete guide for the full Saturday experience, including timing, transitions, prayers, reflection, group care, and follow-through.

Prepare the room and leadership team
Lead four substantial retreat movements
Respond with wisdom, care, and flexibility

Read leader’s guide Printable leader PDF Editable leader Word file

Give one to every participant

Abide Participant Workbook

A substantial companion with Scripture, Read Along teaching, private reflection, prayer, conversation prompts, and a one-month return.

Read along while listening
Reflect, pray, and respond privately
Carry an honest rhythm into ordinary life

Read participant workbook Printable participant PDF Editable participant Word file

Separate retreat scheduleOpen the linked Saturday scheduleTeaching and response times open the matching place in the Participant Workbook.