This initiative is for students considering a call to ministry to connect through in-person retreats open to student leaders from campus ministries across the state of Texas. This series will be comprised of three gatherings in rotating locations to make a connection point with each of the three UMC-Approved seminaries in Texas.
We are currently accepting applications for college students interested in discerning God’s next steps for them after college in a welcoming, supportive environment alongside their peers from other schools. Students can join us for all three retreats or any combination as they are able. The programming of each retreat will be unique!
Retreat 1: Dallas, TX, August 15-17
Stay at: Mount Carmel Retreat Center
Tour: Perkins School of Theology
Focus on practical leadership development for the student ministry school year. We will work on worship leading, event planning, time management, and personal leadership growth. We will also spend time with the admissions staff at Perkins School of Theology and worship at a local congregation.
Retreat 2: Austin, TX, Fall 2025
Focus on vocational discernment, spend time with mentors from different walks of life in ministry, learn about your spiritual gifts and how God is calling you uniquely into ministry.
Retreat 3: Fort Worth, TX, Spring 2026
Focus on spiritual practices for sustainable ministry. Learn about how to care for yourself and develop rhythms that allow you to experience vocational joy year after year.