Perhaps you have heard the old joke:Q. “When is a car not a car?”A. “When it turns into a parking lot!”(And if you are like me, and not afraid of a good “dad joke,” tuck that one away to try later on your 7 year old.) A similar question, this time not a joke:Q. “When is a retreat not a Read More

There are things you should and should not do in order to pull off a great event. Whether you're seasoned or a first-timer, here are a handful of do's and don'ts for all event planners. Consider these, and you may avoid some common pitfalls and mistakes. Read More

Are you in charge of planning a summer retreat for your church or perhaps serving on a retreat planning committee? Whether it's the 1st retreat you've helped to plan or the 40th, the challenge always exists to make each retreat better than the last—with a fresh theme, new activities, and an equally compelling speaker.

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If you're new to the world of meeting and event planning, this is a great blog post to read before diving into checklists, spreadsheets, committee meetings, and decision-making. As you think through the specifics of your event, take venue selection seriously. It may be easiest to book the nearest hotel or community room, but thinking out of the Read More

Church-based Small Groups are a vital part of spiritual growth. If you're a Small Group leader, you believe this, so you're working hard to nurture the relationships and spiritual vitality of participating members. Your group is probably much more to you than a Christian responsibility; it probably feels more like a family—which is exactly how it should be. Read More

It doesn't matter if you're a seasoned event planner or a newbie just learning the ropes, continual personal and professional development is important if you want to excel in your job. Research proves that to be a great event or meeting planner, several key traits should be developed and nurtured. Read More