本屆退修研討會一如既往,是一個傳道人靈里歇息、重新得力的小站(A Spiritual Oasis for Pastors to Abide in Him and Be Revived)。這群在第一線服事的心靈相通、共負十架的天路同伴,聚集在這裡,以心靈和誠實讚美敬拜,謙卑地聆聽聖言,熱烈而又認真地切磋研討,也經歷了彼此扶持、彼此激勵的甘甜。他們在靈裡面重新得力,再次被聖靈復興。
本屆聚會中,我們特別邀請到Rev. Johnny Wilson 傳講兩堂信息:“深植神言於心 ”(Internalizing the Word),他以詩篇119:41-48勉勵牧者在服事他人之前,先將神的話語內化為自己的生命品質。他指出:“我花了人生很大一部分時間在研究、教導和撰寫關於聖經的內容,但我越花時間在聖經上,神就越開啟我對聖經深度的認識。我深信:我們越在神的話語上花功夫,祂就越賜福給我們。我們只有竭力與神的話語互動,它才真正成為我們的一部分。”
Pastor Johnny的另一篇信息是“勝過試探之匙”(Keys to Overcoming Temptation), 他以雅各書1:12-18來傳講勝過試探的關鍵,指出在傳道人的服事和生命中試探並不缺席:試探來自人內心的私慾(14節),明白這個道理幫助我們在面對誘惑時,不再歸咎於環境或他人,而是警醒自守,靠主得勝。
The Christian college retreat was such an incredible experience! It was more than just a weekend away; it was a time of deep connection, renewal, and joy. From the worship sessions to the quiet moments of prayer, every part of the retreat felt purposeful and full of God’s presence. We laughed, we shared stories, we listened intently to Pastor Sheng, and we grew, both individually and as a community. Being surrounded by friends who are also seeking God and growing in faith made it all the more meaningful. There’s something powerful about stepping away from the busyness of college life and just being with God and each other. I came back feeling refreshed, encouraged, and more grounded in my faith.