Our Equipping Ministries
The following ministries are available for scheduling in 2025:
WORSHIP EQUIPPERS RETREATS
This retreat day offers multimedia-assisted teaching that explores Judeo-Christian worship's history and biblical dynamics. It also explains how the ancient liturgies of the Church, found in resources like the Book of Common Prayer, can help equip individuals, families, and churches to cultivate a daily lifestyle of life-transforming worship and how to use signs, symbols, and sacred art to help make the kingdom of God "come alive" for Christians and spiritual seekers.
TIME WITH THE SHEPHERD RETREATS
This retreat offers a refreshing worship encounter that explores how our Good Shepherd cares for His sheep. It is ideal for the Clergy, Lay Leaders, Church Staff, Worship Teams, Singles ministries, and marketplace ministries. The musical instruments of the Psalms accompany times of praise. The ministry also introduces worship resources that individuals and families can use to cultivate a lifestyle of daily worship.
SACRED ART RETREATS
Ephesians 2:10 declares, "For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them. Because our Creator has created us in His image, we are blessed with creativity to help make the kingdom of God "come alive" for this generation through the arts including music, dance, drama, mime, painting, sketching, sculpture, pottery, woodworking, writing, poetry, banners, processions, signs, symbols, ancient iconography, signs, symbols, multimedia technology, cuisine, gardening, flower arranging, and hospitality offered in the sacred spaces of our homes and worship spaces. This retreat day helps retreatants to discover, develop, and ignite their creative gifts!
MEN'S RETREATS
The Holy Scriptures encourage men to "Be watchful, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong, and let all they do be done in love." (1 Cor 16:13-14). Yet many men today grapple with challenging life issues such as fear, alcohol, drug, and pornography addictions, fathering wounds causing relational brokenness, and other life issues that hinder their growth into maturity. This retreat (available in one or two-day formats) features teaching from the life of King David to help equip men for growth into biblical manhood.
OIKOS RETREATS
OIKOS (Greek for "house, household") evangelism focuses on evangelizing family, friends, neighbors, and co-workers through the ministry of hospitality. This retreat features teaching from the Acts of the Apostles and the Book of Nehemiah. It can also be adapted for marketplace and leadership retreats.
Over the years, our ministries have been provided in various venues, including church facilities, retreat centers, sheep farms, monasteries, seaport towns, and conference and business settings. Depending on the unique needs of our host church or group, they can be adapted for one—or two-day formats, typically occurring on Fridays or Saturdays. They are not available on Sundays.
FAITH PILGRIMAGES
Ireland, Scotland, and England, October 20 to November 1, 2025, Walking in the Footsteps of the Celtic Saints
Embark on a captivating journey through Ireland, Scotland, and England, rich with history and breathtaking landscapes. Discover Dublin’s literary legacy, the serene beauty of the Wicklow Mountains, and the ancient wonders of Glendalough. Explore the sacred Hill of Tara, visit St. Patrick’s resting place in Downpatrick, and marvel at Belfast’s Titanic heritage. In Scotland, wander Glasgow’s medieval gems, the Isle of Iona’s sacred abbey, and Edinburgh’s historic Royal Mile. Conclude in England with a pilgrimage to Lindisfarne, the grandeur of Durham Cathedral, and the coastal charm of Whitby. This adventure promises unforgettable memories and a deeper connection to the region’s storied past (for more information, visit our pilgrimages page)
Holy Land, February 16 to 26, 2026, Walking in the Footsteps of Jesus
Experience the Holy Land in a life-transforming way that will make the Bible come to life through biblical teaching and praise accompanied by the musical instruments of the Psalms; explore the lower Galilee region, the heights of Jerusalem, the enriching Dead Sea, and the places where your favorite Bible stories took place (for more information visit our Pilgrimages page)
WE MISSION PROJECTS
Focus on equipping the body of Christ with teaching and cross-cultural ministry resources to help evangelize neighbors who have come to our doorstep from the 10/40 Missions Window (a rectangular area across North Africa, the Middle East, and Asia between 10 degrees north and 40 degrees north latitude which contains the highest concentration of unreached people groups who follow Islam, Hinduism, Sikhism, and Buddhism.
CHURCH TECH MINISTRY
Our church-tech ministry networks with audio/visual specialists to create unique and dynamic environments in which Christ-followers and spiritual seekers can clearly and immersively experience worship and the message of Christ. Expert engineers and technicians combine state-of-the-art, top-brand equipment systems with affordable prices to create unique solutions that match your church's needs. Please get in touch with our office to schedule a consultation.
To learn more about how Worship Equippers can serve your church or group, please call our office at 703.297.8139 or email DSchultz@worshipequippers.org.