Your Invitation to Wonder
God designed you for wonder. In ministry, it’s easy to pour out until your own sense of awe runs dry.
This Wonder Retreat is a 3-night, all-inclusive retreat in Broken Bow, Oklahoma, designed exclusively for women in ministry to experience God’s presence, rest deeply, and return home refreshed for life and leadership.
This is not a conference with a packed schedule or endless note-taking. It’s an immersive, small-group retreat where you can:
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Rest from the demands of leadership
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Experience worship in the beauty of nature
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Engage in guided and freeform experiences that spark childlike joy
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Connect with other women who serve God in different ways and from different backgrounds
Wonder: For women in ministry
This specific Wonder Retreat is designed for women in ministry—whether you’re a pastor, church leader, missionary, ministry volunteer, or in another ministry role. You don’t have to be on church staff to qualify. You might be:
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Currently serving
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Transitioning between ministry roles
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Recently stepped out of a role and seeking renewal
We welcome diversity of denomination, background, and life experience, as long as you are eager to connect with God and others in an environment of mutual respect.
Wonder: For Women In Ministry
This specific Wonder Retreat is designed for women in ministry—whether you’re a pastor, church leader, missionary, ministry volunteer, or in another ministry role. You don’t have to be on church staff to qualify. You might be:
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Currently serving
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Transitioning between ministry roles
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Recently stepped out of a role and seeking renewal
We welcome diversity of denomination, background, and life experience, as long as you are eager to connect with God and others in an environment of mutual respect.
We're Covering the Cost!
We know ministry leaders spend most of their time pouring out—but you need spaces to be poured into. The Wonder Retreat is our gift to you.
Thanks to generous donors, we're covering all costs for:
- Your lodging in this stunning retreat home
- All scheduled meals from arrival to departure
- Activities and supplies
We want you free to focus completely on meeting with God and receiving the wonder-filled refreshment your soul craves.
All we ask is a small $150 participant fee* to secure your spot, plus that you cover your own travel costs. (Some scholarships are available.) Everything else? It's our joyful way of saying "yes" to caring for those who care for others.
Why We Do It This Way
We know:
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Retreats can be expensive to attend
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Ministry leaders often prioritize others’ needs over their own
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The cost barrier keeps too many from the soul care they deeply need
We hope to make it easy for you to say yes to rest, wonder, and connection.
- Commit to attending once invited
- Come ready to be present, open, and expectant
- Let yourself be blessed—because you give so much, and this time, it’s your turn to receive
Retreat Intent
Cultivate wonder, bringing ease, relaxation, awe, play, and worship into your experiences with God.
Create time and space to experience life with God, not just learn about Him.
Emphasize awe, connection, and spiritual refreshment, especially through beauty and community.
About slowing down, making room for God's presence, and helping people become more attuned to the wonders of their life with Him when they return home.
Deeply spiritual but not performance-based—they’re not productivity retreats or intensive workshops, but sacred space to be with God.
Environments that combine comfort, peace, and intentional beauty—even the lodging arrangements are shaped by the value of relational, unhurried connection.
Retreat Intent
Cultivate wonder, bringing ease, relaxation, awe, play, and worship into your experiences with God.
Create time and space to experience life with God, not just learn about Him.
Emphasize awe, connection, and spiritual refreshment, especially through beauty and community.
About slowing down, making room for God's presence, and helping people become more attuned to the wonders of their life with Him when they return home.
Deeply spiritual but not performance-based—they’re not productivity retreats or intensive workshops, but sacred space to be with God.
Environments that combine comfort, peace, and intentional beauty—even the lodging arrangements are shaped by the value of relational, unhurried connection.
The details
October 16-19, 2025 | Broken Bow, Oklahoma
EVERY RESERVATION INCLUDES
- 3 nights of lodging in a stunning mountaintop retreat
- All-inclusive experience with every meal & snack provided
- Daily devotionals & prayer time to deepen your connection with God
- AM and PM sessions to equip you to live purpose-filled spiritually and practically
- Special retreat gifts curated just for you
- A slower pace with intentional space for rest and reflection
EXPERIENCE PEACE & RENEWAL
- Enjoy fireside chats under the stars
- Take a walk to experience peace in nature
- Take in stunning mountaintop views
- Find stillness, journal, read, or simply sit in God’s presence
Have a ministry friend you'd love to share this experience with?
Invite them to apply too! Some retreat rooms are specifically set up for friends to share!
Sneak Peek of The Retreat House
Sneak Peek of The
Retreat House
in Broken Bow, Oklahoma
All accommodations are shared.
Attending with a friend?
If you apply with a friend, the two of you will have your own private room together sharing a KING bed.
*You both must apply individually. There's a space to indicate you'd like to attend together.
Attending Solo?
You’ll share a room with other attendees. Each person will have their own QUEEN bed.
Why We Do It This Way
We want to create spaces for connection and community while maximizing the number of women who can attend. Sharing accommodations helps lower costs and often leads to some of the most meaningful conversations and friendships.
About this Property
Perched high on a forested ridge, our luxury mountaintop retreat offers sweeping views, cozy fireplaces, a crackling fire pit under the stars, and space to slow down. Whether you’re sipping coffee on the porch, walking wooded trails, or laughing over board games, you’ll find room here—in your soul and in the schedule—to simply be.
We're all showing up as Passionate, Compassionate,
God-Following Wonder-Seekers
Meet Your Hosts
All members of our 501c(3) Board of Directors
Jen Weaver
Life with God Ministries Executive Director, Bible Teacher, Author,
YouVersion Content Partner
Jared Weaver
Life with God Ministries Director, Experience in leading Small Groups, coaching leaders, and volunteer care pastor ministry
(note: Jared will sleep offsite)
Stephanie Thompson
Life with God Ministries Director, Experience in leading Small Groups, Teaching Bible Studies & Classes, and vocational church ministry
Come join the fun
Our agenda
Most of the specifics are a surprise!
Day 1 | Thursday Oct 16th
- 5:00pm Check in/Arrival
- 6:30pm Dinner, Dessert, Fireside Fellowship
Day 2 | Friday Oct 17th
- Early Morning: Stretches (optional)
- Morning: Breakfast, Fellowship, Morning Session
- Midday: Lunch, Rest Time, Afternoon Sessions
- Afternoon: Open blocks to walk the meadow, sit by the pond, journal, pray, or just be still
- Evening: Dinner & Fireside Fellowship
Day 3 | Saturday Oct 18th
- Early Morning: Stretches (optional)
- Morning: Breakfast, Fellowship, Morning Session
- Midday: Lunch, Rest Time, Afternoon Sessions
- Afternoon: Open blocks to walk the meadow, sit by the pond, journal, pray, or just be still
- Evening: Dinner & Fireside Fellowship
Day 4 | Sunday Oct 19th
- Morning worship
- Breakfast
- Checkout by 9:30am
FAQs
Can I bring a friend?
Due to lodging constraints Life with God Ministries will invite each guest individually. However, some retreat rooms are specifically set up for friends to share. We'd love for you to invite a ministry friend to also submit an application so you can share this experience!
When is the final day to apply?
Friday August 29, 2025.
Are all meals included?
Absolutely! From arrival to departure—all meals are included in your retreat package. You’ll enjoy a variety of delicious and nourishing options throughout your stay. A form will be sent out so that we can try our best to accommodate any special dietary needs.
Please note:
At this time, we are unable to accommodate dietary restrictions beyond SOME dairy-free or gluten-free options. We appreciate your understanding and apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
Attendees with additional dietary needs will be asked to bring their own food.
Is transportation provided?
No. Please make appropriate travel plans once invited.
How are the room assignments handled?
All accommodations are shared.
If you apply with a friend, the two of you will have your own private room together sharing a KING bed.
If attending solo, you'll share a room with other attendees. Each person will have their own QUEEN bed.
Room assignments will take place on a first-come basis after 5PM check in.
What's the bathroom situation?
This retreat home has 6 bathrooms! An attached bathroom with every bedroom, plus one more!
What kind of sessions should I expect?
A variety of options for experiencing and evoking wonder individually and as a group. Some sessions will be more active, such as opportunities for walks and hikes, but not all. Guided activities and independent, intellectual and creative, active and relaxing—all connecting back to wonder.
What should I bring?
Bring comfortable clothing, walking shoes if you'll want to head outdoors, your Bible, a journal, and any personal items you need for a cozy and reflective stay. We’ll provide the rest!
How many people will be at this retreat?
We're expecting 10-12 guests.
Is this retreat wheelchair accessible?
Is there a denominational affiliation?
Who can I contact with questions?
Please contact Jen at jen@ yourlifewithGod.org. She'd love to connect with you.
Will you do this again?
Definitely. Please sign up here to get on our email list and you'll be the first to know when we announce future dates!
Funded By Generosity
- People who believe in pouring back into ministry leaders
- Donations to Life With God Ministries
- Strategic partnerships and in-kind contributions