New Hope Worship Center

Greater Things
Ahead!

2027 Leadership Retreat

November 5–7, 2026 · Thursday–Saturday

One Church. One Hope. New Hope!

Retreat Purpose

To strengthen leadership unity, review and align ministry plans for 2027, establish our church-wide calendar, and prepare to move forward together in the mission God has entrusted to New Hope.

Day One

Thursday, November 5

Arrival · Devotional · Fellowship

Before 8:30 PM

Arrival & Settling In

  • Check-in and room assignments
  • Light refreshments and snacks
  • Informal fellowship

8:45–9:45 PM

Opening Devotional & Prayer

Prs. Erik & Peter

“We’re in This Together!”

  • Fun, interactive devotional emphasizing unity and relationships
  • Leadership icebreaker
  • Scripture: Colossians 1:9-12
  • Prayer over our leaders, families, and the retreat

9:45 PM onward

Free Time & Fellowship

Relax, enjoy snacks, games, conversations, and rest.

Day Two

Friday, November 6

Friday Session Details

6:00–7:00 AM

Prayer with Church

7:00–8:30 AM

Breakfast and Getting Ready for the Day

8:30–9:30 AM

2026 “Wins & Losses” and Administrative Session

Sean & Kanya

Looking Back Before Moving Forward

  • Celebrate what God accomplished in 2026.
  • Recognize ministry victories and spiritual growth.
  • Identify challenges, setbacks, and lessons learned.
  • Discuss what we should continue, improve, or leave behind.

9:30 AM–12:30 PM

2027 Ministry Presentations

Erik or Sean

Each ministry presents its previously prepared plans for the coming year.

Presentations should include:

  • Ministry mission and vision aligned with New Hope.
  • Three primary goals for 2027.
  • Proposed events, activities, and ministry calendar.
  • Leadership development and volunteer needs.
  • Resources, anticipated expenses, and opportunities for collaboration.
  • Pastoral covering

12:30–1:30 PM

Lunch

1:30–2:30 PM

Ministry Alignment Discussions

Erik

  • Ensure ministry goals support the overall church mission and vision.
  • Identify opportunities for ministries to work together.
  • Discuss adjustments needed to strengthen effectiveness.
  • Emphasize intentional discipleship over simply filling the calendar with activities.

2:30–3:00 PM

Master Church Calendar — Part 1

Sean / Kanya

  • Review the January–December 2027 calendar.
  • Identify church-wide events and recurring activities.
  • Review proposed ministry dates and assigned weekends.
  • Begin identifying scheduling conflicts.

3:00–3:15 PM

Break

3:15–4:30 PM

Master Calendar — Part 2 / Resources & Collaboration

Sean / Kanya

  • Resolve scheduling conflicts and make adjustments.
  • Review ministry resources and budget requests.
  • Discuss volunteer recruitment and leadership development.
  • Identify shared ministry needs and opportunities for collaboration.
  • Establish a preliminary unified 2027 calendar.

4:30–5:00 PM

Finalizing Our 2027 Direction

Erik

  • Confirm major church-wide priorities for 2027.
  • Identify any remaining ministry or calendar adjustments.
  • Establish action items, responsibilities, and deadlines.
  • Ensure leaders understand the next steps following the retreat.

5:00–5:45 PM

Pastoral Leadership Session & Retreat Wrap-Up

Erik

A dedicated time for pastoral direction and leadership expectations.

  • Ministry Leadership Structure
  • Unity, communication, and leadership relationships.
  • Ministry commitment, responsibility, and follow-through.
  • Supporting the overall mission beyond individual ministries.
  • Leadership culture and pastoral expectations moving forward.
  • Final thoughts and encouragement for the year ahead.

5:45–6:00 PM

Closing Prayer & Commitment

A time of prayer, unity, and commitment to the vision and mission God has entrusted to New Hope.

6:00 PM onward

Dinner & Fellowship

Dinner followed by a completely free evening to enjoy games, laughter, conversations, and time together.

No additional meetings or scheduled ministry discussions.

Day Three

Saturday, November 7

Breakfast · Closing · Departure

7:30–8:15 AM

Breakfast & Fellowship

Enjoy a relaxed final breakfast together.

8:15–8:30 AM

Brief Closing Prayer & Thanksgiving

Thank God for the retreat and pray over the leadership team.

8:30–9:00 AM

Packing, Cleanup & Departure

Final room checks, cleanup, and preparation to head home.

Our Desired Outcome

By the conclusion of the retreat, we should have:

  1. A shared understanding of New Hope’s direction for 2027.
  2. Ministry missions, visions, and goals aligned with the church.
  3. A unified proposed 2027 church calendar.
  4. Clear understanding of ministry needs, resources, and collaboration opportunities.
  5. Established leadership expectations and responsibilities.
  6. Defined action items and deadlines for moving forward.
  7. A leadership team spiritually encouraged, relationally strengthened, and united in purpose.

We are not simply planning another year of ministry. We are preparing ourselves to follow Jesus, become like Jesus, serve like Jesus, and multiply like Jesus as we embrace the greater things God has ahead!

One Church. One Hope. New Hope!