awe equipping ministries

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From the earliest centuries of the Church, Christians have set aside the demands of daily life to seek renewal in God's presence. Jesus Himself often withdrew to solitary places to pray, setting a pattern for his followers to follow. In our busy and distracted world, retreats remain essential—sacred times to be refreshed, recentered, and equipped for faithful ministry. Our equipping ministries are offered in retreat formats patterned after Acts 2:42-47, immersing believers in the same rhythms that the early Church embraced: devotion to the apostles' teaching, fellowship, the breaking of bread, prayer, praise, and a shared life in the Spirit.  By stepping away from daily distractions into an unhurried one- or two-day retreat setting, participants enter a focused space shaped by the Book of Common Prayer (BCP). These retreats feature multimedia-assisted teaching, Spirit-led praise with the musical instruments of the Psalms, small groups, times of reflection, and the introduction of worship resources—all designed to renew God's people in worship and equip them for a life of mission.

EQUIPPING  RETREATS 

Customized to meet the unique needs of your church or ministry

Anglican Way of Worship Retreat
Experience the richness of Anglican Worship—bridging the ancient and modern, liturgical and evangelical, sacramental and charismatic dimensions of biblical worship. Ideal for believers and spiritual seekers exploring the Anglican Way of Worship.

Ever Ancient, Always New Worship Retreat
Rooted in Scripture, empowered by the Spirit, and anchored in Sacrament, this retreat explores how the BCP follows Old and New Testament patterns of Worship that transform lives today .

Shepherd's Heart Retreat
A time of renewal for clergy, vestries, ministry leaders, praise teams, and pastoral caregivers. Through worship, teaching, and prayer, retreatants 

reflect on Christ as the Good Shepherd—who knows His sheep, feeds them with Word and Sacrament, guides them in righteousness, protects them from harm, and heals their wounds. In His presence, leaders are equipped to shepherd others with wisdom and compassion.

Worship with the Psalms Retreat
Rediscover the Psalms as the living hymnbook of the Church. Through Scripture, song, and Davidic instruments, participants enter the soundscape of Israel’s worship and experience praise modeled after the Psalms. This retreat explores biblical expressions of music and prayer within the Anglican tradition, inviting worshipers to pray, sing, and play the Psalms afresh so their praise overflows with Spirit-filled joy and depth.

Light in the Darkness: A Retreat on Identity, Healing & Mission

In a time when society is deeply confused about identity, this retreat offers a compassionate, biblically grounded vision of what it means to be created in God’s image. Through worship, teaching, prayer, and guided reflection, participants find encouragement, healing, and spiritual direction while rediscovering Scripture’s vision of humanity as male and female —created in God’s image (Imago Dei) and redeemed in Christ. Together we explore how bearing God’s image (Genesis 1:27) and living as temples of the Holy Spirit (1 Corinthians 6:19-20) shapes relationships, sexuality, and service in the world.  

Created to Create: A Retreat on Worship, Creativity & Sacred Art
Because we are God’s workmanship—His living work of art—we are called to manifest His beauty to the world!  This retreat invites participants to discover and develop their creative giftings. Through Scripture, prayer, teaching, and exploration of sacred art forms, you will discover how creativity enriches discipleship, deepens spiritual formation, and opens new pathways for mission. Together we will explore how beauty in worship and the arts helps make God’s Word come alive for this generation—inspiring the Church to embody the gospel in every sphere of life.

Customized for Your Context:  Our in-person retreats, workshops, and symposiums are offered in one- and two-day formats and can be tailored to the unique needs of your church or ministry. 

OTHER MINISTRIES

Faith Pilgrimages

More than travel, our pilgrimages are sacred journeys that ground believers in the story of God's people and deepen their connection to Christ and His Church.  Our next Holy Land pilgrimage, 'Walk in the Footsteps of Jesus,' is scheduled for February 16–26, 2026.

The Parousia Project

A ministry designed to heighten the awareness of Christians for the imminent return of Jesus Christ. Drawing on the prayers, creeds, and liturgies of the Book of Common Prayer helps prepare believers to live in watchfulness, holiness, and joyful anticipation of His second coming. 

Church Technology Group
Helping churches create immersive, distraction-free environments for Worship and ministry through tailored audio, video, lighting, and facility integration solutions that support your unique mission and worship space.

📞 To explore how AWE can serve your Church or ministry, please contact:
The Rev. Dean F. Schultz
Executive Director, Anglican Worship Equippers
21000 Southbank St. #106, Potomac Falls, VA 20165
📞 Office: 703-297-8139 | 📱 Text: 703-470-1077

Email: Dean@anglicanworship.org
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