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 the presence of God. Jesus Himself often withdrew to solitary places to pray, establishing a pattern His followers have embraced ever since. In a 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 shaped by the pattern of Acts 2:42–47, immersing believers in the same life-giving rhythms embraced by the early Church: devotion to the apostles’ teaching, fellowship, the breaking of bread, prayer, praise, and a shared life in the Spirit. By stepping away from everyday distractions into an unhurried one- or two-day retreat setting, participants enter a focused and prayerful environment shaped by the Book of Common Prayer, multimedia-assisted teaching, Spirit-led praise with the musical instruments of the Psalms, small-group interaction, personal reflection, and the introduction of worship resources. Each element is designed to renew God’s people in worship and equip them for a life of mission.

EQUIPPING  RETREATS NOW BEING SCHEDULED FOR 2026-2027:

Anglican Way of Worship Retreat
Experience the richness of ancient Anglican Worship that blends the evangelical, charismatic, and sacramental dimensions of biblical worship. Ideal for believers and spiritual seekers who want to learn more about 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 Way Retreat
A time of renewal for churches, clergy, vestries, church planting 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. 

Created to Create: A Retreat on Worship, Creativity & Sacred Art

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.

Equipping Retreats, Seminars, and Workshops

Whether offered in person or by Zoom, our equipping retreats, seminars, workshops, and teaching ministries are designed to serve the unique needs of your parish, church, or ministry. Available in one- and two-day formats, each gathering can be prayerfully tailored to your local context, with the goal of strengthening God’s people in worship, discipleship, and mission.   

A Ministry Sustained Through Prayer and Partnership 

As a faith ministry, our joy is to equip the saints for the work of ministry. Our retreats, seminars, and workshops are offered on an expenses-plus-missions-offering basis, in dependence upon the Lord’s faithful provision. We seek to serve in a way that is pastoral, gracious, and free from pressure, with a heart to strengthen God’s people in worship, discipleship, and mission. When appropriate, we ask for the privilege of making our ministry partner information available to those we serve, so that those who are blessed by the ministry may have the opportunity to share in its ongoing fruitfulness through prayer and financial partnership as the Lord leads.  At many of our events, we also provide a resource display featuring worship and teaching materials, including easy-to-play musical instruments for accompanying the Psalms, icons, and other resources designed to encourage, enrich, and equip God’s people for a deeper life of worship

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.  Please contact our office if you would like to learn more about future pilgrimages. 

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

📞 To explore how AWE can serve your Church or ministry, please contact:
Fr. 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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