As you begin considering what you want to accomplish with your next retreat theme idea, I’d like to help you by giving you some topics/titles to use.
All of these ideas are available for you to choose and tweak in any way you see fit. I think it’s important that you make each theme unique for your women’s group.
My goal eventually is to create additional resources per theme such as scriptures, song ideas, prayers, activities, and crafts. Any that are linked (pink) have those additional ideas created already for you to use.
*Updated June 2020 with additional information/resources. Updated regularly with new extra resources.*
The additional ideas include scripture, songs, craft ideas, and more.
**Be sure to bookmark this page and come back for more ideas.**
Why You Should Choose a Retreat Theme Early in the Planning Process
It’s a good idea to choose your retreat theme right away. I’d even go so far as to say you should pick it first.
The only other task to consider before choosing a theme would be to decide on the date(s). You’ll want to ensure you have a clear date when nothing else major in your community has been scheduled.
Then, choose your retreat theme. You’ll need it for so many things such as:
- creating promotional material
- deciding on activities to support the message you want ladies to take away
- informing speakers of the theme so they can gear their message to it
- making giveaway items such as shirts, mugs, bookmarks, etc. with the theme and title of the retreat
Four Steps to Take Before Choosing a Theme
I mentioned it earlier, but I believe it’s important that you choose a theme that you can make unique for your ministry group and your retreat purpose.
While I give lots of ideas and supporting materials to help, use them as suggestions and tweak them to be exactly what your women’s ministry group needs.
Can you use them as is? Absolutely. However, before you do, please spend time going through these 4 steps:
- Pray by yourself, with your co-planner, and with your ministry team.
- Ask God for guidance when picking your theme.
- Discuss with your team and pastor ideas, current events, and purpose.
- Reflect and be still. Spend quiet time with God so you can hear Him speak to you.
101 Retreat Theme Ideas to Choose
Click through on any linked theme title, and you’ll find more resources including thoughts, scriptures, crafts, door prizes, discussion questions, and more!
Enter His Gates with Thanksgiving
Fearfully and Wonderfully Made
The Love He Gives
The Gentle Shepherd
The Greatest Love Story
Time to Celebrate the Good News
More Like Him
Delight In The Son
Restored In His Image
Fruits of the Spirit
Our Purpose in Him
How Sweet He Is
Growing through Grief
One God
Restoring the Temple
Made to Last
After the Struggle
Delight In the Lord
Christ, My Redeemer and Friend
Facing the Cross
Restoration
Knowing Him
Clarity in Christ
The Foundation of Faith
He Cares For You
Jesus, My Refuge and Strength
Hearing God
Strength to Overcome
What a Friend
Healed by His Love
A New Creation In Christ
Live Your Purpose
His Strength Is Sufficient
He is My Strength
Safe In Him
Safe In His Arms
Live Like Jesus
Christ, Our Confidence
Christ, Our Strength
New In Christ
Hope In The Lord
Only Believe
Create Yourself in Christ
Victory Is Yours
He Sets Us Free
Christ’s Love: The Way He Moves Me (Ask, Listen, Move)
Sowing Seeds of Peace
The Bridge Builder
His Love Makes Us Whole
Strive for Wholeness
A Reflection of Him
Forward With Christ
Mending Lives
Lives on the Mend
Wholeness in Christ
Moving Mountains
Living a Legacy of Love
Learning to BE in Christ
Focus on the Moment
Truest Love
Knowing His Spirit
In His Time
Journey with Him
Building Relationships – God, Self, Others
Ocean of Possibilities
Going the Distance
Awakening Your Potential
Path to Purpose
Discovering Purpose
Following His Path
One in the Lord
Commitment to Christ
Your Place in the Journey
Healing Journey
Foundation of Faith
Jesus Completes Me
Hope and Healing
Whew! There you have it, ONE HUNDRED AND ONE ideas for your next women’s retreat theme. Don’t forget to Favorite this page and come back to find more specific ideas for the themes.
What Should You Do after Choosing a Retreat Theme
After choosing a retreat theme, you’ll want to move forward with your planning. I have many resources to help including customizable templates for promotional flyers, registration forms, menu planning, exit surveys and more.
Check out the links below to find some of the resources here on Loving Christ Ministries. If there’s something you’re looking for but can’t find, be sure to email me or comment below.
Start Here – 5 Practical Retreat Planning Forms
How to Plan and Organize a Women’s Retreat
Our Most Popular Retreat Crafts
Planning Food for a Women’s Retreat
7 More Teams for Retreat Planning
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Vickie McWethy says
Julie, God is leading me to host a women’s retreat in October and has been leading me to a theme regarding not being a complacent Christian but trusting God for the next step in our journey (stepping out of our comfort zone). Do you have anything for something like this?
Julie Pfeifer says
Hi Vickie! I don’t have anything like this at this time, but I love the idea. I have a devotional with a similar theme and can already think of many ways I can build that out into a retreat theme. I’ll let you know when I have things together! ~Julie
Okenya Lucky says
Thanks for God’s creative idea in your life.
Assist in breaking themes to many topics
Teresa says
Thanks for these topic ideas. I’m pinning. Our event is February 6th and we are taking every covid prevention possible. Our theme is Life Takes Turns. Our speaker is Rita Sweatt (Armory, MS) and her daughter Mary Megan Parker (Fairhope, AL) is our worship leader. Rita will do a monologue in costume of RUTH the first session, A Loyal Love. The second session, Fork in the Road, she will teach the scriptures related to her monologue. Ladies, please lift our event up in your prayers for protection of health for our speaker, worship leader, committee and attendees and for open hearts at the event. Blessings, Teresa, Josephine Baptist Ladies Ministry Chm, Josephine, AL
Julie Pfeifer says
Your upcoming retreat sounds amazing! I will be praying as you prepare and throughout. Love in Him, Julie
Ephraim MUPPIDI says
I am looking for a theme to conduct t Sunday school eacher training seminar. Can you help please.
Best regards
Ephraim
Julie Pfeifer says
Hello! I’m so sorry, but I don’t have a Sunday School training seminar. I’ll do a little searching to see if I can find something that will help you and will let you know. Blessings! ~Julie
Carolina Frederick says
So many wonderful ideas, thanks so much for sharing!
Julie Pfeifer says
You’re welcome, Carolina!
Sarah Geringer says
So many wonderful ideas here, Julie! Thank you for sharing so generously. Pinning this post!
Elaine Goddard says
Julie, I am so thankful to have connected with you on the BVN. Your resources are wonderful.
Julie Pfeifer says
Thank you so much, Elaine! I’m so glad we connected!
Stephanie Lynn Smith says
Planning a women’s retreat for next Summer. Thanks for this resource!
Julie Pfeifer says
Wonderful! I have tons of resources here. If you don’t find what you need, let me know so I can create it for you!