Be Still & Know
In a world of constant demands and digital distractions, our “Be Still & Know” retreat offers mission-driven leaders a sacred pause to reconnect with purpose, Scripture, and Creation. Named from Psalm 46:10, this transformative experience creates space for genuine renewal through intentional rest, spiritual replenishment, and natural rejuvenation.
A Sanctuary for Servant Leaders
“Be Still & Know” is designed for those who pour themselves out in service of others—nonprofit executives, ministry leaders, educators, and mission-focused professionals. This carefully crafted retreat provides the essential elements for authentic restoration: physical rest, spiritual nourishment, and the healing presence of God's natural world.
Customizable Retreat Experiences
Individual Leaders
Personal retreat experiences designed for solo renewal
“Be Still & Know” can be tailored to serve:
Leadership Teams
Customized group experiences that combine individual restoration with team alignment
Board and Staff Retreats
Facilitated gatherings that integrate strategic planning with spiritual renewal
Ministry Network Cohorts
Shared experiences for leaders from different organizations facing similar challenges
Our “Be Still & Know” retreats are hosted in carefully selected settings that naturally facilitate rest, reflection, and rejuvenation. Each location offers unique natural beauty while providing comfortable accommodations that eliminate distractions and support the retreat's restorative purpose.
Program Components
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Break free from the relentless pace of modern leadership and discover the sacred discipline of true sabbath.
Digital Detox - Release yourself from the constant pull of phones, laptops, and digital notifications. Our retreat settings are intentionally designed to minimize technological intrusions while maximizing personal presence.
Rhythms of Rest - Experience the liberating structure of unhurried days organized around natural patterns of morning, midday, and evening. Learn sustainable practices that honor your body's need for adequate sleep, quiet, and recovery.
Contemplative Space - Embrace the gift of silence in thoughtfully designed environments that invite reflection. Our retreat settings offer private spaces for solitude alongside comfortable gathering areas for meaningful conversation.
Simplified Living - Temporarily set aside the complexities of daily administration, meetings, and decision-making. Discover how strategic withdrawal renews your capacity for clear-minded leadership upon return.
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Draw deep from the wellspring of Scripture and spiritual wisdom through curated experiences that restore vision and purpose.
Scripture Immersion - Engage with carefully selected biblical passages through guided or self-directed meditation. Move beyond surface-level reading to experience the transformative power of dwelling deeply in God's Word.
Flexible Spiritual Direction - Choose the format that best serves your renewal:
Self-guided reflection using our thoughtfully prepared materials
Leader-facilitated discussions with your own organizational team
Personal or group guidance from experienced Sojourn pastors, advisers, or educators
Wisdom for Sustainability - Receive practical teaching on integrating biblical principles of sabbath, boundaries, and spiritual disciplines into your ongoing leadership. Learn from mentors who understand the unique challenges of mission-driven work.
Community Discernment - For organizational teams, experience facilitated conversations that align hearts around shared mission while honoring the need for individual restoration.
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Experience the restorative power of God's creation through thoughtful engagement with natural landscapes.
Guided Outdoor Experiences - Participate in carefully planned nature activities calibrated to various comfort and ability levels—from gentle walking paths to more adventurous explorations.
Creation as Classroom - Discover spiritual lessons embedded in natural settings through guided reflection that connects scriptural wisdom with the testimony of mountains, waters, forests, and skies.
Physical Renewal - Reconnect with your embodied self through movement in fresh air, nourishing meals featuring local ingredients, and the simple joy of existing in beautiful surroundings without agenda or hurry.
Natural Contemplation - Experience designated spaces and times for simply being present to the natural world—watching sunrises, listening to birdsong, observing seasonal changes, and reconnecting with God as Creator.
Purposeful Pairings
Our Ranch Retreat offering provides the perfect sacred space for the stillness and spiritual renewal found in our Be Still & Know program, creating a powerful synergy where leaders can experience both physical rest and spiritual replenishment. While Be Still & Know offers structured pathways for spiritual restoration, the Ranch Retreat's natural settings in Arizona or Montana provide the ideal backdrop where these practices can take root — allowing mission-driven leaders to return to their callings refreshed in body, renewed in spirit, and reoriented to eternal perspectives.
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We recognize that sustainable leadership requires attention to physical rest, spiritual nourishment, and the healing context of natural beauty. By addressing all three dimensions, “Be Still & Know” creates the conditions for authentic restoration.
Our approach is both deeply rooted in biblical wisdom and informed by contemporary understanding of leadership sustainability. We create experiences that respect both the universal need for sabbath and the unique renewal pathways of different temperaments and traditions.
Whether you're experiencing leadership fatigue, navigating organizational transition, or simply practicing the discipline of regular renewal, "Be Still & Know" provides the structure, guidance, and environment for meaningful restoration.
Discover how intentional rest can transform your leadership effectiveness and sustain your mission for the long journey ahead. Contact us today to learn how the "Be Still & Know" program can be customized for your specific needs and scheduled for your optimal timing.