Deeper Journey 11
spiritual formation:An Invitation to Participation.
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Single Occupancy Options
Double Occupancy Options
Deeper Journey is a two-year, eight-retreat experience held at the Fairfield Inn & Suites Madison Historic Eagle Cotton Mill in Madison, IN. It provides a comprehensive spiritual formation experience in light of the unique challenges of life and vocational ministry in the 21st century. These quarterly retreats offer an integrated approach to biblical theology and Christian psychology within a worshiping community. The experience includes worship, teaching, small groups, and personal time. Each retreat highlights at least one spiritual discipline and provides space for the engagement of the discipline.
Deeper Journey is designed for those who are serious about nurturing and protecting their souls. If this is what you desire and can give a day and a half every three months. We promise it will be well worth the investment!
You will not want to miss Deeper Journey 11. Find Fairfield Inn and Suites Madison Historic Eagle Cotton Mill on the banks of the beautiful Ohio River just steps from downtown Madison and minutes from everything our region has to offer. Explore the many shops, restaurants, and attractions in Madison, Indiana, from our 85-room hotel. Fall in love with the history of our picturesque building, listed on the National Register of Historic Places but renovated to suit the needs of today's leisure travelers. This is a wonderful destination for the next Deeper Journey community and we invite you to join us.
Investment:
Individual: $3,235
Couple: $5,775
Payment Options:
• Pay in full today
• $165 per month - 21 months ($290 per month per couple)
* Monthly payment schedule is 21 consecutive payments from the date that you complete registration.
Location:
In-person at Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Madison Historic Eagle Cotton Mill
DJ 11 Dates: 2024-2026
Retreat #1: Sept 13-14, 2024
Retreat #2: Nov 22-23, 2024
Retreat #3: Feb 7-8, 2025
Retreat #4: May 2-3, 2025
Retreat #5: Aug 1-2, 2025
Retreat #6: Nov 7-8, 2025
Retreat #7: Jan 9-10, 2026
Retreat #8: Mar 6-7, 2026
DJ 11 Leaders
Amie Patrick & Matt Korte
FAQs
Refunds
Refunds are not offered for Deeper Journey. By signing up you are agreeing to pay in full or complete the 24 monthly payments as stated above.
What If I cannot attend a retreat?
If you are unable to attend one of the retreat dates, you may send someone in your place. This person will assume your accommodations, meals, and large group teaching time. To maintain privacy small group time will not be made available. If you are unable to attend a retreat, please let us know ahead of time and we will provide recordings of the teaching time to you the following week.
Madison is beautiful. Can I stay longer (the whole weekend)?
We are excited to offer the option for Deeper Journey participants to extend their stay at the Fairfield Inn & Suites. This destination is the perfect location for a longer stay to rest and refresh. If you would like to extend your DJ weekend please contact Fairfield directly at 812-274-5900
Room details:
Because space is limited, consider inviting a friend to attend Deeper Journey with you. Most rooms are double occupancy and we want to be able to accommodate as many people as possible!
Do you offer financial assistance?
Money that is donated to CrossPoint throughout the year is used to subsidize the cost of the Deeper Journey retreat. If however, you are still needing financial assistance we recommend reaching out to your church to see what funds they are able to provide. Or check with friends or family members who might be willing to sponsor you. Here is a sample request letter that you may edit and send to those who might be interested in financially supporting you.
What if I have specific dietary restrictions?
If you have any dietary restrictions, including allergies, etc. Please let us know at [email protected]. We will do what we can to accommodate.
Retreat Topics:
Retreat One — Essential Dimensions of the Soul in Spiritual Formation
Explores foundational dimensions of the soul’s formation in Christ.
Spiritual Disciplines: Silence & Solitude
Retreat Two — The Voice of God in Spiritual Formation
Examines the role of Scripture in formation and the challenge of truly listening to the voice of God.
Spiritual Discipline: Contemplative Reading of Scripture
Retreat Three — Communion with God in Spiritual Formation
Attends to the gift of communion with God with an emphasis on the role of prayer in formation.
Spiritual Discipline: Meditative & Contemplative Prayer
Retreat Four — The Necessity of Self-Clarity in Spiritual Formation
Explores the invitation for a deeper self-understanding in Christ through the use of the Enneagram. Attention is given to the dynamics of personality in formation.
Spiritual Discipline: Examen
Retreat Five — The Role of Desire in Spiritual Formation
Explores the importance and necessity of desire in the journey of transformation.
Spiritual Discipline: Attentiveness
Retreat Six — The Way of Wisdom: Discernment in Christian Spiritual Formation
Seeks to understand how to discern the heart of God by exploring how we are sensing, seeing, and selecting.
Spiritual Discipline: Discernment
Retreat Seven - Stages of Soul in Spiritual Formation
Explores various stages of life in which we pass in normal human development.
Spiritual Disciplines: Attentiveness
Retreat Eight — Rule of Life and Christian Spiritual Formation
Provides a summary overview of the previous seven retreats with an emphasis on elements needed to sustain a personal journey of Spiritual formation.
Spiritual Disciplines: Gratitude & Spiritual Direction