Events

 

Upcoming Opportunities Offered by Christview Ministries

Directed Silent Retreat

August 27-29, 2010, beginning Friday at 3:00 PM, Concluding at 4:00 PM Sunday

This is a rare and wonderful opportunity to spend a weekend with God, without noise or busyness, and with no agenda but to rest, listen to God, and receive what God has for you!

Cost is $170.00 per person, which includes your private room at the beautiful Little Portion Retreat Center, 6 home cooked meals, and a mountaintop setting for resting, walking, and praying.

What you give for your spiritual director is an additional cost. Directors work on a sliding scale from $40.00 to $100.00 per hour, and we meet twice during the retreat to talk about what is coming up in prayer and in relationship with God. The Spiritual Directors who will be available are Judy Turner and Gail Pitt.

For more information, or to make your reservation

Contact Judy Turner, judy@christviewmin.org  (479) 253-5865

 

"He Restores My Soul" Retreat

This is a 48 hour retreat at the Christview Ministries Center for one to three people, with dates determined by their request

Give yourself the gift of time apart with God, or give this gift to someone else. You couldn't find a more valuable gift for busy Christians who continually give of themselves to others! A church member recently gave the gift of this retreat to 3 people who are working hard with children and youth ministries and needed some time to receive from the Lord. Who can you bless with a retreat?

The retreat begins with some suggestions from Judy Turner, who serves as Spiritual Director for those on retreat. She offers guidance in how to be attentive to God and some scripture passages to pray with. Most of the time, people will be on their own to pray, rest, take walks, and enjoy the beautiful setting. Much of the retreat will be in silence, with times for individual conversations with Judy about what is coming up in prayer, and times for group worship.

Total cost for this retreat is $195.00 per person, which includes lodging with a private room, 5 delicious meals, and spiritual direction.

Contact Judy Turner with questions, or to inquire about available dates for this retreat. judy@christviewmin.org (479)253-5865

 

 

YOUR OWN PERSONALIZED SPIRITUAL RENEWAL DAY OR DAYS

OFFERED BY CHRISTVIEW MINISTRIES

Seeking God’s Direction for This Season of Your Life

For individuals, couples, and small groups

This event at Christview Ministries Center will help you:

 

You can plan your own theme and schedule in conjunction with Judy and John, or you can follow the theme and schedule for a Spiritual Renewal Day described below.

“INTO THE FULLNESS OF CHRIST,” 9:00 AM -- 4:00 PM, on a date that is personally arranged. This event includes John's leading of a study of what Paul’s Letter to the Ephesians reveals about our purpose, our personal renewal, and our power, and Judy's providing a menu of suggestions for listening to God about the fullness he wants for you and helping you process what you hear.

Suggested donation for the day, including lunch, is $50.00 per person. Christview Ministries is supported by donations and does not charge for any services. If you cannot afford the suggested donation, give what you can. If you are able to give more, your generous donation will help make our services available for some who cannot pay.

 

Rev. Allen Thrasher is the Pastor of Holiday Island Community Church, located north of Eureka Springs. His wife, Georgina Thrasher, is a Christview director. They followed a slightly abbreviated version of the default event in September 2006. Here is what they said about it:

“I would really recommend this experience for someone who wants to grow closer to God. I appreciated this time for reflection. The material is rich. The teaching is inspirational. It was a beautiful setting in which to enjoy some quiet time with God.  I appreciate John and Judy’s openness. I felt free to say what I think.”

Allen and Georgina process their listening to God with Judy.  Allen and Georgina process their listening to God with Judy.

But there are many ways of varying the schedule and the topics.

Rachel Mink has served as a Christview director and is on the staff of the Wade Center, Wheaton College, Illinois.

On Rachel's first personal retreat, a several day event in September 2006, she requested that the Bible study portion be an introduction to the major themes of the Four Gospels; on her second retreat, a six day event in March 2007, she asked for an introduction to the Book of Proverbs. On both retreats, she worked with Judy on guided times of silence.

Rachel's Retreat in September 2006

Rachel and John study the Gospels.

Here is what she said about it: "My sessions with John helped improve the foundation for my own Bible study, and those with Judy deepened my understanding of God's calling in my everyday life. The Turners coached me on how to look to God's revelation first and assisted me to recognize how that serves as the template for living out my day-to-day."

Rachel's Retreat in March 2007

Rachel prays on deck.  Rachel in woods  Rachel walks down County Road 309.

Janet Binz, of Ruston, Lousiana, has been on several retreats to Christview that have helped her listten to God for maintaining her equilibrium as she has gone through some painful personal transitions. On her most recent retreat, she was joined by her daughter Ashley Binz, a high school senior, who set aside her Holy Week Spring Break for this retreat. Janet and Ashley spent most of their days in silence, seeking to be attentive to the Lord. John provided teaching mentoring on the Psalms and Judy offered indivdual spiritual guidance mentoring. We also had daily worship times together. Janet reviewed how God has brought her through a difficult season of her life, and enjoyed thanking and praising God. Ashley benefited from the time to prepare for a major transition in her life as she graduates from high school and begins her studies at Baylor University this fall. She was thanking God for the generous Baylor scholarship package she had received just before coming to Christview, and was also interested in improving her Bible study skills.

Janet and Ashley Binz's Retreat in April 2007

Ashley and Janet Binz  Ashley Binz gives thanks for her Baylor scholarship.

Janet Binz, of Ruston, Lousiana, has been on several retreats to Christview that have helped her listten to God for maintaining her equilibrium as she has gone through some painful personal transitions. On her most recent retreat, she was joined by her daughter Ashley Binz, a high school senior, who set aside her Holy Week Spring Break for this retreat. Janet and Ashley spent most of their days in silence, seeking to be attentive to the Lord. John provided teaching mentoring on the Psalms and Judy offered indivdual spiritual guidance mentoring. We also had daily worship times together. Janet reviewed how God has brought her through a difficult season of her life, and enjoyed thanking and praising God. Ashley benefited from the time to prepare for a major transition in her life as she graduates from high school and begins her studies at Baylor University this fall. She was thanking God for the generous Baylor scholarship package she had received just before coming to Christview, and was also interested in improving her Bible study skills.

Vivian Potee was the first president and is the present treasurer of the Christview Ministries Board of Directors and an active member of First Christian Church, Rogers, AR. She is absolutely vital to our ministry, and somehow we are so engrossed when she is around that we never seem to remember to take her picture. We will do better in the future.

Vivian has been on two personal retreats at Christiview. She more or less followed the default pattern for her Septemebr 2006 retreat, but with an extra emphasis on Sabbath. Here is what she said after her retreat: “I've been waiting for my new Sabbath, which is going to fall on Monday for me, to have one of the things I do with my "not working" time be writing to the two of you to tell you how much it meant to me.... As I drove home from Christview it washed over me that I'd just been manipulated by God into the place He needed me to be so that I would sit still and listen, and think about where my mind and my priorities could use some refreshing. My time there was so full of learning, and I came away with a sense of excitement about Sabbath, and what God wants of me there.  It wasn't until the drive home, though, that it began to dawn on me the real excitement is to come, in the living out of those special times when God has complete access to me and I don't have to feel like Martha in the kitchen, but can actually just sit at His feet!”

A Mini-Retreat for Women

"Indulging in the Love of God"

(This event was held on Saturday morning, February 13, 2010, and this event is available again on request by a group)

At the Christview Ministries Center

Give yourself a morning off from your busy schedule

Bring your desire to grow closer to God, and your favorite form of chocolate!

Discover and delight in what Jesus said about the love of God.

Bask in some time alone with God in a beautiful setting.

Share chocolate and friendship with a fun group of women.

Cost? - Just make a donation to Christview MInistries, as you are able.


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MANY GIFTS, ONE SPIRIT

A DAY OF DISCOVERY

9:00 AM -- 4:00 PM

Led by Vivian Potee, Elizabeth Duncan, and Judy Turner

The first two times this event was held were on February 10 and April 28, 2007

It will be available on other ocasions in the future.

God has a plan and a calling for you. As you discover that plan and open yourself to the working of His will through you, your life will not be the same!  You will serve not from obligation or a sense of duty, but from a sense of fulfillment, from faith, and with great energy and joy! Discovering your gifts is a liberating experience!  Without you serving in your unique way, Christ’s body here on earth cannot be complete.

What Will I Take Away from the Day?

Here is what participant Carolyn Biossat said about it:

Yesterday was the most worthwhile day I have ever had.  My thoughts were fully occupied every moment. It was a seamless day of thought-provoking, entertaining, educational, from-the-heart activities that challenged and engaged me totally for 7 hours.  The ladies the Lord brought together were the most spiritually mature bunch I have had the privilege to join...each participating in full, yet not hogging attention!  There couldn't have been more love circling that room, with acceptance reigning in every glance. I felt respected, never talked-down-to. It was so obvious the Lord's hand was on the entire venture.  I am still processing what it all means!  I think you should consider doing it again, as more women should be able to profit from it.

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FEEDING ON THE WORD OF GOD

A Christian Spiritual Growth Experience for Women

led by Judy Turner

First offered in 2008, but may be offered again on request from a group

6:00 – 8:30 PM

at the Christview Ministries Center

Meditate on a Bible Passage

Enjoy friendship with other Christian women

Enjoy fresh-baked bread

Have you wondered what it means to “meditate” on scripture?

“Divine Reading” is an ancient Christian practice that helps us meditate on a passage of scripture and apply it to our lives.   

During the evening we will feed on the word of God through mediating on a scripture passage. We’ll conclude with conversation and eating bread fresh from the oven.

Suggested donation:  $25.00 per person*

*Christview Ministries is supported by donations; we do not charge for events. No one will be turned away because of inability to make suggested donations. Those who can make larger donations will help make this experience available for some who cannot donate

For more information or to indicate interest, contact Judy Turner, 479-253-5865 or Judy@Christviewmin.org

 

SURVEY OF THE NEW TESTAMENT

Originally offered on Saturday mornings 9:00 AM - Noon in 2008 - 2009

May be offered again

led by John Turner

One student who has completed the Old Testament Survey says, "I will never read the Old Testament the same way again. Now I can't wait to get to the New Testament! I am expecting great discoveries."

The sequence and approximate schedule of 3-hour sessions:

The Gospel of Mark

The Gospel of Matthew

The Gospel of Luke

The Acts of the Apostles

The Letters of Paul, Part 1, Galatians, 1 and 2 Thessalonians

The Letters of Paul, Part 2, 1 and 2 Corinthians

The Letters of Paul, Part 3, Romans

The Letters of Paul, Part 4, Ephesians, Colossians, Philemon, Philippians

The Letters of Paul, Part 5, 1 and 2 Timothy, Titus

The Letter to the Hebrews

The Letters of James, 1 and 2 Peter, and Jude

The Gospel of John The Letters of John,

The Revelation to John 1--3

The Revelation to John 4--22

Cost: The sessions will be provided on a donation basis. Suggested donation for each session is $20.00. Donate more or less as you are able. No one will be turned away for financial reasons.

 

For more information or to indicate interest, contact John Turner, 479-253-5865 or John@Christviewmin.org

SURVEY OF THE OLD TESTAMENT

 

led by John Turner

One student who completed this survey says, "Before I took this course, I thought of the Old Testament as simply providing the historical background for the New Testament. John showed us how to find the main themes of each part of the Old Testament and then how to connect those themes to the big message running through the whole Bible. I now know that the entire Old Testament makes a great contribution to the overall message of the Bible and to our Christian faith. It all fits together."

The sequence and approximate schedule of study will be:

The Five Books of Moses, Part 1, Genesis 1—Exodus 18

The Five Books of Moses, Part 2, Exodus 19—Deuteronomy 34  

The Historical Books, Part 1, Joshua, Judges, Ruth

The Historical Books, Part 2, 1 and 2 Samuel, 1 and 2 Kings

The Historical Books, Part 3, 1 and 2 Chronicles, Ezra, Nehemiah, Esther

The Prophets, Part 1, Jonah, Amos, Hosea

The Prophets, Part 2, Isaiah

The Prophets, Part 3, Micah, Joel, Nahum, Zephaniah, Habakkuk

The Prophets, Part 4, Jeremiah, Obadiah, Ezekiel

The Prophets, Part 5, Daniel, Haggai, Zechariah, Malachi

The Psalms, Part 1

The Psalms, Part 2

The Psalms, Part 3, plus Lamentations

Wisdom Literature, Part 1, Job, Proverbs

Wisdom Literature, Part 2, Ecclesiastes, Song of Songs (Solomon), plus Old Testaemnt conclusion

 

Cost: The sessions will be provided on a donation basis. Suggested donation for each session is $20.00. Donate more or less as you are able. No one will be turned away for financial reasons.

 

For more information or to indicate interest, contact John Turner, 479-253-5865 or John@Christviewmin.orgWalking in God’s Presence

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The Book of Ruth: From Emptiness to Fullness

This well-received course has been taught to individual students, to groups meeting at several area churches, and to groups gathered at Christview Ministries Center. Request it for your personal study or for your group. It is best taught in four 90 minute sessions, but has been taught in less.

 

Okay, ‘fess up. The Book of Ruth reminds many women of a romance novel, and many men of a two-hanky chick flick. We may not know that this well-crafted little story not only offers a key piece of history about our Messiah, but also powerfully applies to our Christian lives and mission today.  

 

We will learn

We will discuss

 

We will develop Bible study skills in these areas

Endorsement: John Turner, in the study of Ruth, introduces five different approaches to Bible study.  Understanding these five approaches provides options for more effectively presenting Bible truths to people with different learning styles and for different purposes.  I found it absolutely fascinating and exciting.  While a tremendous amount of material was presented, all of it was given to the participant in a written format.  This allows for a ready reference in the future, as well as a tool for deeper, slower, reflective, individual study later.  I was particularly surprised to realize the relevance of the Book of Ruth to the culture in which we live.  The story of Ruth and Boaz is set against the backdrop of moral corruption and religious apostasy detailed in the last five chapters of the book of Judges.  Ruth and Boaz were recognized and blessed by their neighbors and peers for the exceptional, godly characteristics they exhibited.  We too are challenged to live godly lives reflecting God's redemptive love and grace in a morally corrupt society.  How do we express love and acceptance without either abandoning biblical standards or becoming judgmental or self-righteous?  I found this study of Ruth particularly suited to addressing these issues. But the study provided many other emphases, which would stand out for individuals currently confronting other issues.  I thank God for the opportunity John Turner provides for deep, methodical, clear, challenging, sound biblical teaching.  This is something I have longed for my entire life. Karen Stalnaker.

TRAINING FOR INTERCESSORY PRAYER AND PRAYERWALKING

This event has been offered twice, March 10 and April 21, 2007.

Let us know if you would like to have this event offered for your group or your church.

 

Communicating With God: A Spiritual Retreat Day

led by Judy Turner

has been previously offered and will be offered again on request.

■Talking with God

■ Hearing from God

■ Praying for myself and others

■ Finding God’s direction

All who want to grow in relationship with God are invited to participate in this special day at the beautiful Christview Ministries Center. The day will include teaching by Judy Turner, small group discussion, and individual time with God.

“Fruitful Servants: A Bible Study on the Gospel of Mark”

led by John Turner

has been previously offered and will be offered again on request.

It offers:

You can get a good idea of the biblical content of this course from A Bible Study of the Gospel according to Mark. The "live session" will be much more interactive.

“Personal Salvation and Sharing Good News: A Ten-Session Topical Bible Study”

led by John Turner

has been previously offered and is available by arrangement.

For Those Who Want a Solid Biblical Foundation

for Leading Others to the Lord

Key text for the series: Acts 2:36-39.

Session 1 Faith in Jesus’ Gospel: God Reigns!
Session 2 Faith in the Apostles’ Gospel: Jesus Is Lord and Savior!
Session 3 Faith in the Promise for Us: We Can Be Born Anew! May 23, Session 4 Repentance.
Session 5 Baptism. 
Session 6 Forgiveness.
Session 7 The Holy Spirit: Conviction and Assurance.
Session 8 The Holy Spirit: Fruit and Transformation.
Session 9 The Holy Spirit: Gifts and Empowerment for Service.
Session 10 The Holy Spirit: Prophecy and Discernment.

Consider one of the following events for your church:

Word & Spirit Weekends

These are weekend spiritual renewal events on particular themes that John and Judy have designed for congregations.

What is a “Word and Spirit Weekend?”

Below are some Weekends that we offer. Other topics and schedules are possible.

A “Word and Spirit Weekend” could take place in your church or in another meeting facility near you. John Turner will lead Bible study, and Judy Turner will lead related prayer and practical application activities.

Weekend #1: Rest and Renewal with God

Learn how to order your life to deepen your walk with God.

Young woman prayingDo you find that you don’t have time to spend with God? Does your worship feel like it’s another activity to fit into your calendar? Are there tired, burned-out leaders in your congregation?

God established the ideas of Sabbath (a time to be with God) and sanctuary (a place to be with God) to help us worship him despite the fullness of our schedules. This weekend will help you understand how God uses rest and renewal to continually reinvigorate your walk with him.

What to Expect

John will explore with you the biblical themes of Sabbath and sanctuary. You will see how these themes connect to three key movements of Scripture—creation, redemption, and new creation.

See what John has written on these subjects by clicking these links: creation, redemption, new creation.

John’s unique teaching style emphasizes solid interpretation as the foundation for incorporating biblical principles into everyday life.

Judy will help you apply the insights discovered in the Bible study. Small-group discussion and guided individual prayer will help you grasp God’s plan of rest and renewal for your life.

In an alternative format, rather than alternating, John and Judy will do introductory summaries of their teaching content and the large group will split into two smaller groups to follow up in detail on either the Bible study track or the spiritual formation track. They will seek to fit the format to the group.

Benefit for Congregations

Congregational leaders will learn to develop patterns of rest and renewal in their lives. They will be empowered through time spent with God.

Sample Schedule (Times and Format May Vary)

Friday: (7:00-9:00 PM)

Saturday: (9:00AM-4:00 PM)

For More Information

Contact John Turner (John@Christviewmin.org).

Other Word & Spirit Weekends