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