On the Way
Address of the Collins Ranch: 5200 Co Rd 3710, Athens, TX 75752
Gate code is Gate Code: 1492#
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During the Retreat
Location of the retreat
Agenda
Details about the house 

Pre Retreat Resources
Pre retreat Expectation
Pre Retreat Videos
Packing Info

The Collin's Ranch is located at 5200 Co Rd 3710, Athens, TX 75752

8am- Breakfast- Bagels and fruit
9am.- Evaluating our year.  Where we've been, what God has taught us. 
11am- 
noon- Lunch (Sandwiches at the house)
1pm- How will we communicate the vision?
3pm- How do we lead well?
5pm- Dinner?
7pm- Open Discussions (Tabled items from the day) or theological topics from Joel.

8am- Breakfast - bagels and fruit
9am- What is our discipleship pathway?
11am- Determining our Rule of Life.
noon- Lunch (Sandwiches at the house)
1pm- Reevaluating our Values
3pm-  Building out the Freedom pathway for 2026.
5pm- Photos and Dinner (We will choose a restaurant)
7pm- How do we keep the Harvest Field Focus?

8am- Breakfast- biscuits, bacon, and eggs
9am- What does it mean to be saved?
11am- The foreground- what do we focus on next year?
noon- Lunch (Pizza)
1pm- How do we develop leaders?
3pm- Open Discussion
5pm- Dinner at a local restaurant.
7pm- Open Discussion

We are going to some work before we leave for our leadership retreat to make sure we are on the same page while we are together.  Here are some expectations:
1. Know the major terms and tools:  You should know these terms and how to use and identify them- vision frame, culture, mission, values/priorities, strategy, measures, 4141 tool, disciple pathway, harvest field, rule of life.  
2.  Have an idea of a realistic and healthy rule of life.  We are going to build out our church "rule of life", so it would be good for all of us to think through what did Jesus expect us to do on a daily, weekly, monthly, and seasonal basis?  What disciplines may cause a huge impact (like a surrender prayer, etc).  What do you currently do as a rule of life? Is it written down or codified? Does your family follow or know your rule of life?  The rule of life should be the basic expectations of a disciple at CPC.  (watch the pre retreat videos here: #Videos)
3. Have an idea of where you might be on your Harvest Field Journey.  Whether you are praying through it or actively cultivating fruit, know where you are in the process. 

Here is a recap of last year's retreat.  We've done well!

Here is an overview of what our culture is and the terms we use to describe it.

Here is an overview of the 4141 tool and where we see our church headed.

Here is the answer to "where does God want us to be?".  
This is the current status of our discipleship pathway and will be the focus of much of our discussions. 

Access:
Front Gate Entry Code:1492#
Numbers and # key must be pressed firmly, and a beep will sound each time
If the gate code does not work the first time, try it again. It will open. You must hear a beep each time you press a key. Enter gate
within sixty seconds, or the gate will close.
House:
Code for the left side garage door – 2773 and then turn the center knob to the right
To lock doors: Pull door closed hit 2773 and turn center knob to lock to the left
Guest house and arcade 2773 and turn center knob to lock to the right
To lock doors. Pull door closed and hit 2773 and turn center knob to lock to the left
Wi-Fi name: Ranch
Wi-Fi password: Athen2020 (Case sensitive)
Please download data, but do not livestream as livestreaming consumes far more data and slows access for other users.
Wi-Fi service at the arcade – guest house is very poor.
Bluetooth Devices you are welcome to connect to:
Sony Speaker in living room – SRS-XG300
Boom box on patio - EXOXGEAR
Grilling (patio):
1. Remove black cover 2. Turn on gas (right side) 3. Turn burner knob to the left while depressing the igniter button (left
side)
2. Grilling tools are to the left of the kitchen stove and in the cabinet beneath the toaster
Patio and Porch Fans:
Remote control is to the left and head level just as you exit the back door of the house. Press 1 for high speed and center
button to turn of; inside on the wall of the guest house bedroom you will find the same brand of remote.
Air Conditioning Thermostats – adjust according to what you are accustomed to. Women tend to know best when it comes to indoor temperatures.
Fridges and Freezers – you are welcome to use them all
Pond – Canoe and Kayak:
The canoe and kayak are upside down to keep the rain out. Once you turn them right side up you will find paddles in each of them. There are life jackets in the left side black container on the pool deck next to the spa. If you fish, you can buy all fishing supplies including juicy worms in the Sporting Goods section at Walmart. Please make sure life vests are dry before they are placed back in the large container.
The pond is fed from a spring so the water is warm, but relatively fresh in the event that you want to swim in it.
Beach towels in hallway linen closet –
Fold out Hide a bed in study and air mattresses upstairs
Upstairs couch can be used as a bed
Please no food or drinks upstairs or in carpeted rooms– water is ok.
CHECK OUT INSTRUCTIONS:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 8. Strip all beds and place sheets and towels in the hallway outside of the laundry room.
Wipe down all counters in bathrooms and kitchen
Place all trash in the outside trash containers next to the garage.
Rinse plates and place in dishwasher and start dishwasher.
Set downstairs and upstairs thermostats to 80 degrees – Permanent Hold
Turn off thermostats in the Arcade and Guest Bedroom down at the barn.
7. Lock all doors.
Turn off lights, televisions, video games and fans.
ATTENTION: PLEASE ROLL TRASH CONTAINERS TO THE EDGE OF THE GRASS ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE DRIVEWAY ON
THE COUNTY ROAD AT THE FRONT GATE PRIOR TO LEAVING.

Things to bring:
- Bibles, pens.
- toiletries, phone chargers, etc.
- Swimsuit if you want to jump in the pool or pond!
What is provided:
- yellow legal pads
- Beds, linens, toilet paper, etc.
- Food, Coffee, creamer,
- Fishing gear
- Kayaks/ Canoes