Refresh, Renew, Inspire
Transforming Lives and Communities
Spiritual Direction
Renewal Ministries also offers a more personal approach, joining you in prayer for support and discernment.
Retreats
Standard retreats such as Ignatian Retreat (6 retreats over 6 months), Seasonal Prayer Retreats, Teaching Retreats, Open Prayer Retreats and Special Events
Churches & Organizations
Offerings include Guided Prayer Retreats, Spiritual Discernment, Healing and Spiritual Formation Classes.
"Renewal Ministries enables individuals to grow in their union with Christ. We find that in an age in which we feel ever more acutely the need to follow Christ's way, we need to seek times of prayerful silence and solitude."
David and Gwyn Kopp, Omak, WA ~Retreat Participants
"Renewal Ministries Northwest is a gift to the Church today as they facilitate times of grace-filled engagement with the Triune God through their ministry of healing prayer, spiritual direction, and retreats."
Rev. Dr. Neil Trainer, ~Pastor Calvin Presbyterian Church, Shoreline, WA
Retreats & Special Events
Ignatian Retreat
In the book of Revelation Jesus inspired John in a vision to ask Christians at Ephesus, “Why have you walked away from your first love?” (vs. 2:4)
Can you hear Jesus’ longing? When we awake each morning, we might hear Jesus’ whisper, “Will you keep me as your first love today? Will you choose what better leads you to stay close to me to experience LIFE abundant?
Who and what you are mostly in love with decides a lot.
Falling in love with God and staying in love will decide everything!
How can you connect with God and grow in love? St Ignatius of Loyola (16th century) taught that nothing is more practical and life-changing than prayer.
Through his “Spiritual Exercises,” Ignatius teaches us how to pray like Jesus did. To set aside time just to be with God. To let God love us, to see God in our days, and to hear God’s wisdom through Christ.
We invite you to join us for a six-month journey with St. Ignatius, meeting one Saturday each month, beginning in January 2026 and continuing through June 2026.
9:30am-12:30pm PT
June 6
Facilitated by Rev. Denise Easter & Rev. Dianna Kunce
Included:
- Three Hour In-depth Sessions on St Ignatius’ Teaching with Guided Prayer
- Journey Together with a Cohort of Friends
- A Binder with Teaching Notes and Daily Ignatian Prayer Exercises
- A one-on-one Spiritual Direction session with a Co-Leader
In-Person
Renewal Ministries Chapel
16300 Mill Creek Blvd, Mill Creek, WA 98012
Fall Teaching Retreat
Join us for a transformative teaching retreat as we explore our deep longing for the Holy Spirit, lay the foundation of our beloved identity, and experience the empowering presence and gifts of God.
Going Deeper with the Person
and Work of the Holy Spirit
with Michael Neelley
LONGING
Longing for the Missing Someone: God the Holy Spirit
Many in the Church today might echo the words of the first disciples in Ephesus:
“We have not even heard that there is a Holy Spirit.” — Acts 19:2
For some, this absence stems from a lack of teaching or theological frameworks that overlook the Spirit’s work. For others, painful experiences or exclusionary doctrines have kept them from encountering the Spirit’s presence.
- What has been missing for you?
- What has kept you away?
- Do you have a longing for more?
LAYING
Laying the Foundation for the Work of the Holy Spirit: Entering into an Experience of Our Beloved Identity
At the core of our spiritual journey lies a vital question:
What do we truly believe about ourselves—and what do we believe God thinks of us?
We may say that God loves us, but have we truly received that love? As we begin to explore the Person and Work of the Holy Spirit, we must build on the foundation of our identity as beloved daughters and sons of the Father.
EXPERIENCING
Experiencing the Empowerment and Gifts of the Holy Spirit
Much of the Church today operates in what Paul described to Timothy:
“Having the form of godliness but denying its power.” — 2 Timothy 3:5
In contrast, Jesus instructed His disciples to wait for the promise of the Father—the Holy Spirit—who would empower them to do the works He did.
- Do you sense a need for more in your life with Jesus?
- Would you benefit from a greater manifestation of the Spirit’s presence and power in your life and ministry?
Mike is a beloved son of the Father, a Presbyterian pastor, the director of www.church-withoutwalls.org, and author of two books: Hearing the Heartbeat of God and A Longing for More: Deeper, Wider, Further with the Holy Spirit. Mike hosts the podcast, “A Church Without Walls.” Mike and his wife, Susan, live in Bellingham, Washington, where he does spiritual direction, prayer ministry, leadership mentoring, and teaching.
November 15, 2025
9:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
$69 with lunch
$59 Bring your own lunch
Summer Prayer Retreat
Summer
Prayer
Retreat
“Rest For Your Soul”
A devout life does bring wealth, but it’s the rich simplicity of being yourself before God.
– 1 Timothy 6:5, MSG
The world has much to entice us with that can cause us to feel and believe we are not enough. Sometimes the messages are loud and easy to distinguish and other times they can be so subtle we may not be aware of the impact on our daily lives and well-being.
We can be assured that no matter the circumstances in our lives, God is always gently guiding us towards fullness of life.
Summer brings a special opportunity to pull away for a Sabbath Pause; to be still and listen to the life-giving voice of Jesus and to be refreshed and renewed for this season of your life.
We invite you to join us for this special Summer Retreat to allow the Holy Spirit to bring rest and provide the re-set our souls long for.
Saturday, July 18, 2026
9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
$39
Renewal Ministries Chapel
16300 Mill Creek Blvd, Mill Creek, WA 98012
Ignatian Retreat
In the book of Revelation Jesus inspired John in a vision to ask Christians at Ephesus, “Why have you walked away from your first love?” (vs. 2:4)
Can you hear Jesus’ longing? When we awake each morning, we might hear Jesus’ whisper, “Will you keep me as your first love today? Will you choose what better leads you to stay close to me to experience LIFE abundant?
Who and what you are mostly in love with decides a lot.
Falling in love with God and staying in love will decide everything!
How can you connect with God and grow in love? St Ignatius of Loyola (16th century) taught that nothing is more practical and life-changing than prayer.
Through his “Spiritual Exercises,” Ignatius teaches us how to pray like Jesus did. To set aside time just to be with God. To let God love us, to see God in our days, and to hear God’s wisdom through Christ.
We invite you to join us for a six-month journey with St. Ignatius, meeting one Saturday each month, beginning in January 2026 and continuing through June 2026.
9:30am-12:30pm PT
June 6
Facilitated by Rev. Denise Easter & Rev. Dianna Kunce
Included:
- Three Hour In-depth Sessions on St Ignatius’ Teaching with Guided Prayer
- Journey Together with a Cohort of Friends
- A Binder with Teaching Notes and Daily Ignatian Prayer Exercises
- A one-on-one Spiritual Direction session with a Co-Leader
In-Person
Renewal Ministries Chapel
16300 Mill Creek Blvd, Mill Creek, WA 98012
Compline Evening Prayer
Compline Prayer on YouTube or Spotify
Watch & Listen
Previous Compline Prayer episodes are available on YouTube