Have you had a great experience on a St. Edward's University retreat? Want to help create that experience for others? There are several ways to get involved in retreat ministry.
Retreat Program Coordinator
The retreat program coordinator assists the campus minister with retreat planning and facilitation.
- Leading the retreat CORE team which includes program coordinator (self), logistics coordinator, music coordinator, and campus minister.
- Lead each retreat team
- Facilities meetings and communications of team members
- Serve as emcee at retreats
- Choose retreat team members with CORE team
- Choose which team members will give talks with campus minister
Retreat Logistics Coordinator
The logistics coordinator for retreats handles many of the behind-the-scenes tasks that are necessary to make a retreat run smoothly. Works on Freshmen Escape, Emerge Retreat, and Encounter Retreat. Reports to the retreat program coordinator and campus minister for retreats and the primary duties include:
- Attending all Retreat Team meetings for 4-5 weeks leading up to each retreat
- Creating lyrics slideshows of all music used on the retreat
- Creating introduction videos as needed
- Gathering all necessary technology including projector, laptop, cables, tripod, camera, video camera, etc.
- Arriving at the retreat site early to set up
- Providing a welcoming and prayerful atmosphere as a key member of the retreat team
- Being in continuous communication with the peer minister and music coordinator to meet the needs of the group and manage adjustments to the schedule
- Coordinating the projection of music lyrics and all other technology as needed
- Taking photos throughout the retreat and creating a photo slideshow to present at the end of the retreat
- Assisting in evaluation and follow-up after each retreat
Retreat Music Coordinator
The music coordinator for retreats reports to the retreat program coordinator and campus minister for retreats. Works on Freshmen Escape, Emerge Retreat, and Encounter Retreat. Duties include:
- Select music that will be played on the retreat
- Consult with team members giving talks about their song selections
- Provide lyrics for slideshow
- Attend all Retreat Team meetings for 4-5 weeks leading up to each retreat
- Make arrangements for all musical equipment needed on retreat
- Arrive at retreat site early to set up
- Provide a welcoming, energetic and prayerful atmosphere through leading music and prayer
- Be in continuous communication with peer minister and logistic coordinator, and be prepared to play songs at a moment’s notice
- Assist in evaluation and follow up after each retreat
Retreat Team Member
Each year teams of sophomores, juniors and seniors are selected to serve on one of three retreats: Freshmen Escape, Emerge Retreat and Encounter Retreat. Team members report to the retreat program coordinator and campus minister for retreats. Retreat team duties/expectations include the following:
- Commit to weekly team meetings for 4-5 weeks of preparation leading up to the retreat
- Contribute creatively to developing the content of the retreat
- Invite students to attend the weekend
- Lead small group discussions
- Give a talk/reflection or lead a retreat activity
- Have the ability to work well as a team member
- Have some retreat experience
- Assist in evaluation and follow up after retreat
For more information on any of the leadership opportunities mentioned above, contact Josh Stagni.