Leadership Team Retreat
Retreat means to step back. In MOPS speak it means to look at the big picture and if possible
get away from everyday life. We know it takes hours of babysitting to get a MOPS Leadership
Team together for some intentional planning, here are a few suggestions on how to use the
Courage to be … Leader Segments and other resources in this kit for a productive, meaningful
and fun retreat time. Discussion questions are located in the “Training for Leaders” section at
MOPS.org/groupexperiencekit.
Select the length of your retreat and customize the ideas below to fit your group.
Leadership Team Retreat
Template
Half-Day Retreat (4 Hours)
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20 min.: FUN: Pick a FUN card from your set of FUN/THINK/TALK/DO cards to start off
FUN: ________________________________________________________________
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1 Hour: Watch: Braver Together
Prayer Time: Pray for each other, your families, the moms in your group. Ask God to
reveal himself during your time together to knit your hearts together for a common vision.
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1 Hour: Watch: The Brave Hearted Leader
Share Time: Answer discussion questions.
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1 Hour: Watch: Building Your Dream Team
Planning Time: Use the planning template.
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Leadership Team Retreat Template
Weekend Retreat (page 1)
Evening Time
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20 min.: FUN: Pick a FUN card from your set of FUN/THINK/TALK/DO cards to start off
FUN: ________________________________________________________________
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1 Hour: Watch: Braver Together
Prayer Time: Pray for each other, your families, the moms in your group. Ask God to
reveal Himself during your time together to knit your hearts together for a common
vision.
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1 Hour: Break for Dinner
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2 Hours: Watch: The Brave Hearted Leader
Share Time: Answer discussion questions.
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1 Hour: DO: Pick a DO card from your set of FUN/THINK/TALK/DO cards for some
creative fun
DO: ________________________________________________________________
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Leadership Team Retreat Template
Weekend Retreat (page 2)
Following Full Day
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1 Hour: Watch: The Personal Life of a Leader
Prayer Time: Pray for each other. Discuss questions.
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1 Hour: Watch: Building Your Dream Team
Planning Time: Use the planning template.
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20 min.: Take a break from planning with a DO from your set of FUN/THINK/TALK/DO
cards
DO: ________________________________________________________________
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1 Hour: Break for Lunch
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2 Hours: Watch: One Mom’s Story and Relational Evangelism: It’s Easier than You
Think! Planning Time: Use discussion questions as a guide to discuss how you will
introduce spiritual conversations into your meetings.
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2 Hours: Planning Time: Use this time to begin planning the details of your meetings.
Watch the How Do I segments
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