Our Story and Mission
Radiate Retreat was created to fill a need in the Central Florida area. That need was for a Biblical retreat geared towards college students and young adults. This group is the present and the future of the church and will be the biggest influence over the coming decades. We wanted to provide a place where they can grow closer to God and to other people their age.
The mission of Radiate Retreat is to facilitate a weekend where college students and young adults can:
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Worship with like-minded people
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Hear relevant lessons geared towards them and their unique struggles
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Build lasting relationships with people their age
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Leave strengthened to radiate the love of God
What to Expect at Radiate
Worship
Worship is an integral part of the Christian walk. “Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and exhorting one another with all wisdom, singing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs, all with grace in your hearts to God.” Colossians‬ â€3‬:â€16
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How is this put into practice?
-‬Multiple worship sessions throughout the weekend where we all sing together
Teaching
Each retreat is built around a core theme. We prayerfully select a theme each year that we feel is beneficial specifically for college students and young adults.
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How is this put into practice?
-Multiple sermons
-Selection of interactive classes on Saturday
-Discussion questions during small groups
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Fellowship
This age group more than most are formulating new friendships, moving cities, or leaving home for the first time. Having fellow Christians they know and are close with can provide strength, edification, and community. Forming relationships among those at different congregations as well is healthy for the future of the church.
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How is this put into practice?
-Consistent small groups that meet many times
-Organized group activities