I hate that Christians call some of their gatherings “Retreats.”

There are youth retreats, men’s retreats, women’s retreats, couple’s retreats, and leadership retreats. It seems that every weekend, some Church group is retreating.

The idea is that some people are withdrawing from active service for renewal. They step away from the usual routine to reconnect with God and one another.

If that is the case, we should approach every day with a sense of “Engagement.” We should see each one as an opportunity to defeat the enemy forces and accomplish our mission. 

Retreats after months of engagement are rejuvenating. Retreats after months of disengagement are laughable.

Perhaps the Church needs more weekends of active “Engagement” than another “Retreat.”