Crystal Cathedral Ministry Staff on Retreat...
Is there anything more powerful than prayer? The Crystal Cathedral Leadership Team doesn't think so, and they made it a priority this fall when they "closed" the ministry for three days and whisked away the entire church and Hour of Power staff to Rancho Capistrano (Crystal Cathedral's retreat center in San Juan Capistrano) for a daytime staff retreat.
Prayer was at the heart of the retreat. Under the thoughtful direction of Dr. Sheila Schuller Coleman and Dr. Bill Gaultiere, staff members were given time and space to be alone with God each day midst the beauty of a sparkling lake, grassy hills, warming sun, and singing birds.
These times of "solitude and silence" were carefully prefaced with an encouraging message designed to help staff members personalize the ministry's new Mission Statement, focusing on what God was saying to them about:
• The possibilities in their lives.
• Their relationship with Jesus Christ.
• Becoming the person God dreams, desires, and designed them to be.
When asked what the highlight of the retreat was, many staff members shared how much closer they felt to fellow ministry team members after sharing what God had revealed during their alone times with him.
Underscoring the entire staff retreat was the belief (prayerfully supported by Robert H. and Arvella Schuller) that a staff that prays and plays together is better prepared to serve the needs of its community members - YOU! We're renewed. We're reenergized. We're here to serve YOU!
