retreat SCHEDULE

Friday, October 10 

  • 4-6pm arrive, get settled

  • 6:30 Welcome & Introductions

  • 6:45 Worship with Sierra St. John

  • 7:15 Opening Session

Born for This

cour•age kûr′ĭj, kŭr′-
n. The state or quality of mind or spirit that enables one to face danger or fear with confidence and resolution; bravery.

Has God called you to leadership? If so, one thing will certainly be required: courage. Throughout the Bible, we see God instructing His leaders to lead with courage. Courage helps leaders make wise decisions—even when they are unpopular. It takes courage to make the hard decisions, courage to deal with problems honestly, and courage to listen with an open heart and mind to voices that are critical of your leadership. We'll talk about how to cultivate courage and inspire courageous living from others within your organization.

  • 8:30 Light Refreshments | Q&A

  • 9:30 (optional) Night Walk or Bonfire

Saturday, October 11

  • 7:15 am Coffee with Heidi in the coffee shop

  • 8am-9:00 Breakfast

  • 9:15 Worship with Sierra

  • 9:45: Session 2

Light a Thousand Fires

Right place. Right time. Right team. We’re raising a generation of Daniels as America becomes a modern Babylon. The Lord has set us apart for such a time as this and He has a purpose for each of us and each of our children. Heidi St John lays out the rules of engagement for winning the culture war that seeks to destroy what God has designed for your future and offers encouragement for the days we are living in. 

  • 10:30 Break

  • 10:40 Q&A

  • 11am Session 3

A Surrendered Soul: God’s Heart for Your Anxious Heart

Does the chaos in the world upset and frustrate you? Do you worry about the future? In a world that is addicted to the 24/7 news cycle, God desires that our hearts would not be troubled. Join Heidi St. John as she teaches how the peace of God can flood our hearts and minds, no matter what is happening in our lives or around us. The world might be in chaos, but God’s people don’t need to be. 

  • 12-1pm Lunch in the Dining Hall

  • 1:15  Session 4

Soul on Fire: 5 Ways to Be a Voice for Good 

Did you know that you have been given influence? God wants to use your voice and passion to impact this generation in ways you can’t even imagine yet. In this powerful session, Heidi will share lessons God taught her during her run for the US Congress, and teach why “ordinary” voices are the ones that are needed now more than ever. 

  • 2:30 Session 5

Biblical Discernment in an Unbiblical Age

Our grandparents were bombarded with Christian values in a world firmly grounded on faith and family. Our parents were a part of a cultural revolution in which faith became laughable and families were disassembled on a wholesale basis. And now we find ourselves awash in a world where what is good is called evil and what is wicked is called good. Learn why nurturing Biblical Discernment is an essential lifeskill for any woman hoping to navigate the treacherous cultural waters of the 21st century.

  • 3:30 Free Time (shopping in town, walk on the beach)

  • 5pm Dinner in the Dining Hall

  • 6pm Worship and Session 6

When Life is Hard… God is Good

Life is full of seasons that test our faith—losses that shake us, trials that stretch us, and valleys where hope feels distant. Heidi has walked through some of those hard places herself: ministry challenges, seasons of uncertainty with family, political battles that weighed heavy, medical challenges and the weariness that comes from carrying more than you think you can bear. Yet in every chapter, God has proven Himself faithful—steady in the storm, present in the pain, and good even when life was not. This session will remind us that our hope does not rest in circumstances but in the unchanging character of God. When life is hard, God is good.

  • 7:30 Session 7 with Hilary Stock

Special Assignment: He Knows Your Name

Heidi’s youngest sister, Hilary, is a mother to five kids-- one of whom is an 8-year-old, non-verbal, globally delayed son. She and her husband have navigated the waves of uncertainty and grief as they have learned to lean on the strength of the Lord to carry them along their parenting journey with an autistic child. 

No one can prepare you for the endless worry, heartache and joy that comes from loving a special needs child. But there is One who will equip you for the job given to you, and that is the Lord. Join Hilary as she leans into the life of raising a nonverbal autistic son, as well as fulfill the needs of her other four kids. She will discuss the highs and lows and the constant need of prayer as each day is filled with new obstacles and achievements. 

  • 8:30 Q&A with Heidi: Think of it as a live Mailbox Monday!  No topic off limits!

  • 9:30 Bonfire and S’mores (… um, we mean seaweed and kale on kelp bread)

Sunday, October 12

  • 8am-9:00 Breakfast and pack up

  • 9:30 Worship & Closing Session

Abide in Me: Finding Balance and Beauty in Every Season

Life is full of changing seasons—times of joy and growth, and times of pruning and waiting. In this workshop, Heidi will invite you to discover the peace and beauty that come from abiding in Christ no matter the circumstance. She will share practical encouragement and biblical wisdom for finding balance when life feels overwhelming, and hope when the path ahead seems uncertain. In this closing session, we’ll explore how remaining rooted in Christ helps us flourish in every season, reflecting His goodness and grace to the world around us.

  • 11am Head Out

  • Optional shopping day in Cannon Beach