“Go Up”

A retreat for those who work with youth in their congregations — employed or volunteer, rostered or lay

July 25-27, 2008  -  Friday supper through Sunday lunch

Cost: $60

Throughout his ministry, Jesus would “go up” for prayer and meditation, for rest and renewal, for teaching and ministry. You’re invited to “go up” into the mountains of south-central Montana, joining with others at Christikon to reflect on ministry with young people in your congregation, to find ideas and direction, to experience renewal and connection with those who are your colleagues in ministry in other congregations.

Dick brings the vision and skills of 36 years of ministry as an ordained Lutheran pastor. Over 20 of those years he spent as a parish pastor in congregations in South Dakota and Florida. He has served as pastor of three-point parishes and very large congregations. For 3 1/3 years he served as assistant to the Bishop of the Nebraska Synod of the ELCA.

Since 1994 Dick Hardel has served in the following roles at The Youth & Family Institute - Executive Director, Director of Vision and Creative Ministry, and Director of Wellness Ministries. Dick is a creative thinker, author, teacher, pastor, international speaker, editor, publisher, coach, consultant, retreat facilitator, and clown (trained by older Ringling Bros and Barnum & Bailey Circus clowns). He is husband, father, grandfather, brother, godfather, uncle, and friend.

Some of the resources authored or co-authored by Dick are: Blest Be The Pie That Binds, The Cross in the Sawdust Circle, Passing On The Faith. FaithTalk® With Children It’s For L.I.F.E!, Tag, You’re It!

Retreat Schedule

In 2008 the Anabaino is scheduled just after the on-site Pathfinders Retreat for youth completing grades 5-6. Some Anabaino participants may want to participate also in the Pathfinders Retreat as adult advisors, particularly if youth from their congregation are registered for that session. There is no charge for adult advisors from Christikon’s member congregations who participate in any of our youth sessions. They may make arrangements by contacting the Christikon office.