About fifteen CCI/Russia leaders met near St. Petersburg for our fall retreat—time to pray, discuss and reflect on deeper themes, walk through historic places, and look ahead together. I couldn’t be there in person this time (a personal challenge), but my heart was with the team. I was grateful to contribute beforehand—helping with planning, preparing a year-in-review presentation compiled from testimonies across our network—and to support the team remotely while the retreat was underway. Hearing feedback from leaders in different regions gave a strong, unified picture of God’s faithfulness. Many shared that the retreat gave them exactly what they needed: space with God, deep conversations, and a clear sense that we’re moving forward together.
Leaders’ Retreat: organizing from a distance
