Retreat

Join us for 2025 Retreat

Monday, September 22nd - Thursday, September 25th

If we don’t stop to rest, we miss the rest of God: the rest he invites us to enter more fully so that we might know him more deeply… Some knowing is never pursued, only received. And for that, you need to be still.

~ Mark Buchanan - The Rest of God

Meet Our Guest Speakers

Mark & Jan Foreman are experienced leaders in worship, ministry, and spiritual formation. As co-authors of Never Say No and parents to Jon and Tim Foreman of the band Switchfoot, they bring a deep well of experience in worship leading, songwriting, counseling, seminary instruction, and conference speaking.

Deeply rooted in ministry, they are actively involved at North Coast Calvary Chapel in Carlsbad, California, where Mark served as lead pastor for 30 years. Mark is also the author of Wholly Jesus, offering further insights into faith and discipleship.

We are incredibly honored to welcome Mark and Jan to our Likewise Worship Soul Care Retreat, where they will share wisdom on sustaining a healthy and thriving worship ministry for the long haul!

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What is this?

Ministry has both mountains and valleys… maybe it’s time to view them from the sea! Come get away with us for a time of rest, fun, and restoration as we host our annual retreat for 4 nights on the Royal Caribbean Navigator of the Seas! You’ll have the opportunity to get the rest that you need in different ways whether it’s the silence and solitude of your room or balcony, encouragement from our speaker, the joy of community, or the fun on the ship! We know that Jesus meets us in all of these!

Who is invited?

Worship Leaders, Music Directors & Spouses

Nearest Airports:

Long Beach (LGB), John Wayne - Orange County (SNA), Los Angeles (LAX)

If you are flying in the night before, we recommend staying at the Double Tree San Pedro.

You’ll need to Uber to the Port!

When is it?

Mon, September 16th - Fri, September 20th, 2024

You MUST be on the ship before 3:00pm on September 16! The ship will leave without you!

Where is it?

Los Angeles, CA - Cruising to Catalina Island & Ensenada, MX

How much is it?

Married Couple — $2,000
‍Individual — Shared Room — $1,000 - Invite a worship leader to come and room with you
‍Reserve your spot today with a $250 (non-refundable) deposit

Current Pricing increases once the first 100 rooms sell out!

* All Likewise Retreat rooms are "Upgraded Balcony Rooms!"
** All Likewise room rates include tax & gratuities!
*** BIRTH CERTIFICATE OR PASSPORT REQUIRED!*

FAQs about Retreats

Who is invited to the retreat?

Anyone who leads worship in any capacity! This means full-time, part-time or even volunteer. Music Directors (MDs) are also welcome! Spouses are not only welcomed but encouraged to come. If you have been a worship leader previously and are in a season of transition, we would love to have you too!

What time should I arrive / depart?

Make sure to arrive on Monday by 5p for check in, and plan to leave on Thursday by noon.

What is the schedule each day?

Our retreat schedule generally consists of one or two main sessions, with hours of free time in the afternoon to unplug (with soul care options). We also incorporate times of worship throughout the retreat, as well as breakout discussions with other worship leaders. Our goal is refreshment in Jesus!

Is there childcare?

We do not provide childcare for our retreats at this time.

What can I expect from this retreat?

REST.

This is a retreat, not a conference. The goal is not for you to go home with an overwhelming amount of new information to help you lead better. The goal is for you to slow down and be with Jesus. By the end of the retreat, you will be refreshed, recharged, and renewed.

Is the retreat for married or single worship leaders?

BOTH! We intentionally design our restorative retreats to reach and impact both married couples and single worship leaders at the same time.

What if I can’t afford the retreat?

We don’t want finances to be a barrier to you getting the rest you need! We offer partial scholarships as well as resources to help you raise support. You can apply for financial assistance here →.