Impact Retreat
2027 Impact Retreat
Experience Charleston. Deepen Relationships. Invest in the Mission.
May 11–13, 2027 • Charleston, SC
The Impact Retreat brings together pastors, leaders, and partners who are passionate about seeing the Gospel advance through church planting across the Carolinas.
Hosted at Charleston Harbor Resort & Marina, this retreat creates intentional space to step away from the pace of everyday leadership, build meaningful relationships, and hear firsthand how God is moving through Carolina Movement. You’ll spend time with like-minded leaders and partners, listen to stories of transformation and challenge, and look ahead together at what it will take to continue funding and fueling this mission.
Spouses are welcome and encouraged to attend and fully participate in the retreat experience.
This is an exclusive gathering reserved for our Stakeholder Churches and specially invited guests. If you’re interested in attending or learning more, please email us at info@carolinamovement.com.
Vision, Relationship, and Mission Investment
The Impact Retreat is not simply a getaway. It is a relational gathering designed to:
• Celebrate what God is doing through church planting across the Carolinas
• Hear real stories from planters, leaders, and partners
• Strengthen relationships among those invested in the mission
• Invite continued financial partnership to help fund the work ahead
During the retreat, we will share Carolina Movement’s vision and current needs and invite guests to consider investing generously in the mission of seeing churches planting churches across the Carolinas.
What’s Included
The retreat is designed around shared meals, meaningful conversation, focused sessions, and unhurried time together.
Carolina Movement will provide:
• Retreat programming and hosted gatherings
• Breakfast and dinner during the retreat
• Meeting spaces and planned group experiences
• Hotel room
Guests are responsible for:
• Lunches and optional personal activities
• Transportation to and from Charleston
Booking instructions will be shared directly with confirmed guests.
ABOUT THE HOTEL
Charleston Harbor Resort & Marina
We will gather at Charleston Harbor Resort & Marina, a waterfront resort at Patriots Point in Mount Pleasant with views across Charleston Harbor toward the downtown skyline.
The Harborside setting gives the retreat an easy rhythm: sessions and hosted meals onsite, room to slow down and connect, and convenient access to Charleston when the schedule opens up.
Retreat guests will enjoy:
• Harborside guest rooms in our reserved group block
• Waterfront gathering and meeting spaces
• Complimentary Wi-Fi and parking for retreat attendees
• Easy access to the resort marina, waterfront, and downtown Charleston
Address: 20 Patriots Point Road, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
What Past Guests are Saying
The Impact Retreat isn’t just another event — it’s a space where God moves, hearts are refreshed, and new partnerships are born. Here’s how past attendees have described their experience:
The Impact Retreat was inspiring and refreshing. Hearing firsthand from church planters and dreaming together about gospel impact in our state was powerful. We shared great meals, had a lot of fun, and left full of vision.
– Mark Bailey • Charlotte, NC
“The Impact Retreat was well worth my time. The golf, food, and fellowship were life-giving — but even more so were the stories of how God is moving across North Carolina. The sessions were clear, convicting, and full of vision.”
– Adam Pickard • Greensboro, NC
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
This invitation-only retreat is designed for Stakeholder Churches and specially invited guests who want to:
• See more people reached through Gospel-centered churches
• Strengthen the local church across the Carolinas
• Build relationships with church planters and other ministry partners
• Invest financially in sustainable church planting
Spouses are welcome and encouraged to participate fully in the retreat.
FAQ's
What is the Impact Retreat?
The Impact Retreat is an invitation-only gathering of pastors, leaders, and partners who care deeply about church planting across the Carolinas. Over three unhurried days, we celebrate what God is doing, hear directly from church planters, strengthen relationships, and look ahead at what it will take to fund and fuel the mission together.
The retreat is relational, reflective, and mission-focused, with space to listen, pray, rest, and consider how God may be inviting each of us to participate.
Who is Carolina Movement?
Carolina Movement helps churches plant churches across the Carolinas. We connect, coach, and support church planters while equipping established churches and partners to multiply their impact through prayer, relationships, generosity, and active participation in church planting.
Who should attend?
The Impact Retreat is designed for pastors, leaders, donors, and partners who:
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Care deeply about reaching people through local church planting
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Desire a deeper understanding of the mission and need across North Carolina
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Are open to prayerfully considering financial partnership with Carolina Movement
Spouses are welcome and encouraged to attend and participate fully.
Why was I invited?
This is an exclusive gathering for Carolina Movement Stakeholder Churches and other key partners. If you’re receiving this invitation, someone sees you as a vital part of what God is doing through this movement. It’s our hope that you’ll be encouraged, challenged, and equipped to be a part of this next chapter.
When and where is the retreat?
The retreat will be held May 11–13, 2027, at Charleston Harbor Resort & Marina, 20 Patriots Point Road in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina. Guests may arrive and check in Tuesday afternoon. The retreat begins with dinner Tuesday evening and concludes Thursday morning after breakfast and the closing session.
What is the cost to attend?
Carolina Movement will provide hotel rooms, retreat programming, hosted gatherings, breakfast, and dinner during the retreat.
Guests are responsible for incidentals, lunches, transportation, and optional personal activities. Booking instructions will be shared with confirmed guests.
During the retreat, guests will have an opportunity to invest financially in Carolina Movement. Attendance does not obligate anyone to give.
What should I pack?
The dress code is smart casual. Bring comfortable clothing and shoes for retreat sessions, walking around the resort, and optional time in Charleston. A light layer and rain-ready option are helpful for changing waterfront weather.
Will there be time to relax?
Yes. The schedule includes unhurried time to rest, connect with other guests, enjoy the waterfront resort, or explore Charleston. Renewal and relationship-building are important parts of the retreat experience.
I’m interested, but not sure if I’m invited.
This retreat is by invitation only, but we’d love to hear from you if you’re interested. Email us at info@carolinamovement.com to start the conversation.
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE:
This schedule is subject to change as we get closer to the retreat, but we wanted to give you a clear picture of what to expect. Our goal is to create a meaningful, refreshing experience — and we’ll keep you updated as plans are finalized.
TUESDAY, MAY 11
Afternoon arrival and hotel check-in
6:30 PM – Welcome dinner
Opening session and time together
WEDNESDAY, MAY 12
8:00 AM – Breakfast
Morning retreat sessions
Afternoon Charleston activities and free time
6:00 PM – Hosted dinner and evening gathering
THURSDAY, MAY 13
8:00 AM – Breakfast
Closing session
Hotel checkout and departure
“HELPING EVERY CHURCH BECOME A CHURCH PLANTING CHURCH”
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In addition to digital giving, we also accept cash, checks, and money orders. Simply mail to:
Carolina Movement
3915 Beryl Rd, Suite 130
Raleigh NC 27607
