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Equipping leaders for transformation

180 BIC leaders and spouses receive encouragement and training at Ministry Enrichment Retreat

Published on November 7, 2011

One of the greatest threats to those in ministry is burnout. That’s why, this July, the BIC Church in North America hosted its quadrennial Ministry Enrichment Retreat (MER), welcoming 180 ministry leaders and their spouses to Dublin, Ohio, for relaxation, celebration, training, renewal, and fellowship. “Everything—from the schedule to the accommodations to the chance to connect with others—was awesome,” noted one attendee. “We needed this!”

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This article originally appeared in the fall 2011 issue of In Part magazine.
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