We would be happy to work with you to design a Soul Focus retreat for your staff or leadership group.You can choose one of our suggested topics or we can build a custom retreat for you. Contact us to discuss specifics for your group and cost.
Each retreat includes teaching, spiritual practices, personal time of solitude and silence, group sharing and prayer ministry time.
Fill out the form below and contact our team today.
Retreat Facilitators
Cathy Gates
B.Sc.N., M.A. Strategic Leadership
Cathy brings leadership experience in both the church and a national clergy support network. She is a seasoned small group leader and workshop presenter. Cathy is the founder of Thrive Ministries, a ministry focused on supporting the spiritual vitality of Christian ministry leaders. Cathy brings a heart of compassion, transparency, and humility that creates an environment of safety and Spirit-filled grace for healing. She holds a Certificate of Formational Prayer from Ashland Theological Seminary, Ashland, Ohio.
Dave Dion
Pastor
Dave brings over 25 years as an ordained minister serving as a pastor and assisting within different mission organizations. He has been married for over 40 years to his wife Evelyn. They have 3 children and 2 grandchildren. In his spare time he enjoys reading and travelling. Dave has received training in formational prayer through Healing Care Ministries (USA & Canada) He understands how brokenness can affect the life and leadership of a pastor. His heart is to see pastors and Christian leaders leading from a place of wholeness and deep connection to God.
SOUL
Focus Retreats
Do you want to cultivate a deeper walk with God?
Soul Focus Morning Retreat | 2025
Each half-day retreat will include breakfast, teaching, prayer, silence, and solitude for listening, personal reflection, and small group interaction.
2025 Dates: May 29
Tentative: September 25 or October 2
November 20
Time: 8:30 am – noon
Location: Niagara Christian Collegiate
Cost: $50/person (Can’t afford the cost? We encourage you to join us and contribute what you can generously afford.)
Soul Focus Custom Leadership Retreats
We would be happy to work with you to design a Soul Focus retreat for your staff or leadership group. You can choose one of our suggested topics or we can build a custom retreat for you. Contact us to discuss specifics for your group and cost.
Each retreat includes teaching, spiritual practices, personal time of solitude and silence, group sharing and prayer ministry time.
Topics & Series
Suggested Topics
Simple Faith Series
Combine 2 or 3 of the following spiritual practices to create a custom retreat designed to help you draw nearer to God.
Thrive Ministries Provides
Your Team Provides
Ready to get the ball rolling?
Fill out the form below and contact our team today.
Retreat Facilitators
Cathy Gates
B.Sc.N., M.A. Strategic Leadership
Cathy brings leadership experience in both the church and a national clergy support network. She is a seasoned small group leader and workshop presenter. Cathy is the founder of Thrive Ministries, a ministry focused on supporting the spiritual vitality of Christian ministry leaders. Cathy brings a heart of compassion, transparency, and humility that creates an environment of safety and Spirit-filled grace for healing. She holds a Certificate of Formational Prayer from Ashland Theological Seminary, Ashland, Ohio.
Dave Dion
Pastor
Dave brings over 25 years as an ordained minister serving as a pastor and assisting within different mission organizations. He has been married for over 40 years to his wife Evelyn. They have 3 children and 2 grandchildren. In his spare time he enjoys reading and travelling. Dave has received training in formational prayer through Healing Care Ministries (USA & Canada) He understands how brokenness can affect the life and leadership of a pastor. His heart is to see pastors and Christian leaders leading from a place of wholeness and deep connection to God.