Next Generation Leader’s Retreat 2022
The purpose of our gathering is to worship & love Jesus together, building bonds and camaraderie as we emphasize love, unity, and relationship building among our North American next-generation leaders. This will be a space to get to know one another personally through Scripture, fellowship, the breaking of bread & prayer (Acts 2:42), growing in love, trust, and unity among one another so that Jesus’ glory may be displayed in our communities and throughout the world (John 17:20-23). But we also know that stepping into leadership within our church opens the door to experiencing various struggles & conflicts. We will also gather to have open, honest conversations about this as we apply the truths of Scripture to ourselves personally and then pray to do the same in our communities. This will be a space to talk about the real things without abandoning how God has led us thus far, and ultimately pray to be filled with thankfulness and reverence for what God has done through our UBF church communities as we look forward to the future as well.
Main passages: John 17:20-23 & Acts 2:42-47.
When: Begins Wednesday November 16 @ 6 PM & Ends on Saturday November 19 @ noon
Where: Chicago UBF Main Center: 6558 N. Artesian Ave. Chicago, IL 60645
Who is the intended audience? This gathering is intended for any active next-generation leaders between the ages of 23-45 (give or take a few years) who are neither 1) a senior staff/missionaries (many senior staff/missionaries will be attending the N.A. Staff Conference next year in February) or 2) college students. We pray this retreat will allow new, younger voices to be heard and create an environment of understanding and empowerment for younger leaders.
Prayer Topics
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The Next Generation Leader’s Retreat may be a time of worship, prayer, fellowship, and study of Scripture
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Leaders may build bonds of love and unity, ultimately displaying Jesus’ glory (John 17:20-23).
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Leaders may be empowered by the Holy Spirit to build up their respective church communities and ministries.
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Our gathering may provide space to share in open, honest discussions about the difficulties we may face as we care for and pray for our church communities and ministries.
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Leaders may be filled with thankfulness and reverence for what God has done through our church communities as we look forward to the future without abandoning how God has led thus far.
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