"Ignite: A Holy Spirit Encounter" is a transformative day and a half retreat designed to deepen your relationship with Jesus Christ and empower you through the Holy Spirit for your unique mission. This event is perfect for anyone looking to enhance their spiritual journey and operate in the gifts of the Holy Spirit.

Event Details:

Friday, May 22nd - 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM, includes dinner

Saturday, May 23rd - 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, includes breakfast and lunch

The Assisi Hall at St. Ann Parish

Two days of worship, teachings, activations, and prayer

Cost: $40

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What to Expect:

Affirmation of your identity with Jesus: Engage in teachings, worship sessions, and fun activations that focus on building a closer relationship with Christ.

Outpouring of the Holy Spirit: Experience the life-changing moment of being baptized in the Holy Spirit, opening your heart to a deeper spiritual connection.

Spiritual Gifts: Learn about the various spiritual gifts available to believers: prophecy, physical healing, deliverance, tongues and more. Learn how to operate in them effectively. Discover your unique gifts and how they can be used to serve others and glorify God.

Confidence: Through the activations, guests will grow in confidence to pray with others.

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Schedule Highlights:

Worship: uplifting music and prayer to create an atmosphere of praise.

Teaching sessions: insightful teachings from experienced leaders

Activations: interactive activations to help you identify and activate your spiritual gifts.

Fellowship: connect with fellow believers, pray together, and build lasting relationships.

Who Should Attend:

This retreat is open to everyone 18 and over—whether you are new to your faith or have been walking with Christ for years. All are welcome to come and ignite their spiritual journey!

 

Registration:

Cost: $40 (includes breakfast, lunch, and dinner)

For more information, email Brad Hubbard at bhubbard@stannparish.org. We look forward to seeing you at Ignite!

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FAQ

  • This retreat is open to anyone 18 and older—whether you are new to your faith or have been walking with Christ for years. All are welcome. Come as you are and allow the Lord to ignite your spiritual journey. 

  • The weekend includes worship on Friday and Saturday, with uplifting music and prayer creating an atmosphere of praise. Throughout the retreat, we will move between insightful talks from experienced leaders, interactive activations, prayer ministry, and fellowship—creating space to encounter God and connect with others. 

  • We focus on key foundations of life in the Holy Spirit to help you grow with clarity and confidence. Topics include: Outpouring of the Holy Spirit, Identity in Christ, the 7-Step Prayer Model, Deliverance, Prophecy, and Healing. 

  • Activations are interactive experiences designed to help you practice what you’ve learned, identify and activate your spiritual gifts, and grow in confidence praying with others. 

  • Enter worship by choosing to fix your eyes on Jesus, respond to the Holy Spirit, and offer Him your praise—through your voice, your body, and your heart. Worship is a response to who God is, not a performance, and often begins by simply stepping out and saying “yes” to Him. 

  • Yes. Throughout the weekend, you’ll have opportunities to connect with fellow believers, pray together, and build meaningful, lasting relationships—including sharing meals together, which creates a natural space for conversation and community. 

  • Your level of participation is entirely up to you. That said, the more you engage, the more you’ll receive. We encourage you to take notes, participate in activations, receive prayer, and step in as you feel comfortable. 

  • The cost is $40, which includes dinner on Friday as well as breakfast and lunch on Saturday. 

  • Yes. Dinner will be provided on Friday, along with breakfast and lunch on Saturday. 

  • We recommend wearing comfortable clothing and dressing in layers, as Assisi Hall can be cool. 

  • Team members will be available throughout the entire weekend. During the Friday evening introduction, we will point out who you can go to with any questions or needs. 

  • “An internal experience (or prayer experience) whereby the individual encounters the risen Christ in a personal way. This experience results from a ‘release’ of the powers of the Holy Spirit, usually already present through Baptism and Confirmation. It is also called an awakening, effusion, or baptism of the Holy Spirit.” — Holy Spirit 101, Victoria Harris 

  • There are many opportunities to continue growing and walking with others after Ignite. You can learn more at encounterschool.org/dallas or follow Encounter Dallas on Facebook and Instagram to stay connected with upcoming events, trainings, and community opportunities. 

  • For additional FAQs, please visit the Encounter School of Ministry FAQ page: encounterschool.org/faq

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