Registration for the current Deeper Journey community is closed. For information about the next community likely to start September 2024, contact Ruth Kelder at rkelder@crcna.org.
Rockford, Illinois
Bishop Lane Retreat Center
7708 E. McGregor Rd.
Rockford, IL 61102
www.blrc.dpsrfd.org
Dates of Current Community
September 25-27, 2022: Invitation to Community
January 29-31, 2023: Invitation to Silence and Solitude
March 19-21, 2023: Invitation to Intimacy through Scripture
May 21-23, 2023: Invitation to Intimacy through Prayer
September 17-19, 2023: Invitation to Self-Examination
January 28-30, 2024: Invitation to Sabbath and Rest
April 28-30, 2024: Invitation to Spiritual Discernment
June 9-11, 2024: Invitation to a Rule of Life
Testimonies
"The daily rhythms, the worship services, the silence and solitude, the teaching times, and the building of community made this experience life changing. I learned that God speaks love into my life in a myriad of ways. I just need to keep my ears, my eyes, and my heart open. I highly recommend this experience." ~ Beth
"When I think about Deeper Journey, I am taking time away from the constant busyness of ministry to spend time with God. I learn tools to do this better and am given the gift of space to connect with God in a deeper way. I really enjoy the opportunity to be with a group of brothers and sisters in Christ who are committed to this same pursuit. I would encourage every pastor or ministry leader to take the opportunity to participate in Deeper Journey for the sake of your own soul and for all your congregations." ~ Roger
"I've always carried these two pieces of advice with me in ministry: 'A pastor can't give what he doesn't have' and 'A leader can't take people where he hasn't gone himself'. I must do what I can to be open to the Spirit's nurture of my trust in the Lord if I am to bless others in doing the same. Deeper Journey gives me experiences with the Lord and with brothers and sisters in the Lord to grow my trust. We urge young and old in our church not to go through life alone. And so I encourage you not to go through ministry alone. Deeper Journey brings ministry leaders together outside of agendas and meetings and other pastoral duties, in order to strengthen our trust and fellowship with The Lord." ~ John