Time Away: A Guide for Personal Retreat

by Ben Campbell Johnson, Paul H. Lang

"Come away with me and rest for a while," Jesus said to his disciples. Sometimes we need a break from our busy lives just to take time to be , but more important, to listen to God.
Time Away details the joys, challenges, and benefits of a personal retreat. This book's step-by-step instructions will enable anyone--from first-timer to veteran--to make the most of dedicated time with God.
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The book includes helpful appendixes that include lesson plans for a class on personal retreats, liturgies for use with groups on retreat, and descriptions of a retreat leader's tasks.
Time Away is an indispensable handbook for ministers and other retreat leaders, as well as any individual who wants to go on a personal retreat. Enjoy your time away with God!

143 pages, Paperback

First published May 1, 2010

Reviews

[Victoria Wilde]

I am not religious, so a good bit of it was very specifically Christian to apply to me, but there was still helpful guidance in how to create a quiet space where you can hear your inner voice. I think there is value in that for anyone.

[Benjamin]

Time Away is a light yet detailed read that helps the reader piece together the elements of a personal retreat. The author provides detailed lists and questions for people who have heard about retreats, curious about their benefits, but have never been on one.

The book is an answer to, "What would I do and why would I do it?" I believe the author underscores the point that sometimes a good question can take you a long ways.