The BEFRIEND Event

Lean on the Spirit

Deepen Your Connection to the Spirit

Discover how to lean on the Holy Spirit and live a life of trust, balance, and purpose.

What Is the Befriend Event?

The Befriend Event is a two-day retreat and the third event of The Behold Experience. It’s designed to help women in leadership and ministry deepen their relationship with the Holy Spirit. Through engaging sessions and practical workshops, you’ll discover how to trust God more fully, nurture healthy relationships, and steward your time, talents, and resources for His glory.

Session Highlights

Explore the Spirit’s Power to Inspire and Equip

• Session 1: Empowered by the Spirit (Acts 1-4)

  Discover how the early church relied on the Spirit for unity and strength.

• Session 2: God's Unexpected Plans (Acts 10-14)

  Learn how the Spirit opens doors and transforms lives in unexpected ways.

• Session 3: Spirit-Led Women (Book of Acts)

  Be inspirited by the stories of women empowered by the Spirit to lead and disciple.

Workshops: The Behold Path

Align Your Life with the Spirit

Practical tools to cultivate trust, health, and stewardship

• Workshop 1: Brevity (Spiritual Habits & Time)

  Learn to prioritize your time with God through meaningful spiritual practices.

• Workshop 2: Belief (in Relationships)

  Build stronger, Spirit-led, relationships rooted in trust and attachment.

• Workshop 3: Body (Physical Health)

  Learn how to honor God by stewarding your body well.

• Workshop 4: Bounty (Financial Stewardship)

  Align your finances with God’s purposes.

• Workshop 5: Blessing (Discipleship & Gifts)

  Discover and use your gifts to disciple and serve others.

What You’ll Take Away:

Tools for Spirit-led living

• A deeper connection with the Holy Spirit.

• Practical insights for stewarding your time, relationships, health, and resources.

• Renewed confidence in using your gifts to disciple and lead others.

• A sense of community and shared purpose with other women of faith.

• Return to the Garden: Acts 10-14 (Discipleship Bible Study)

• The Behold Method Course

• Online Behold Experience Community Group

  
  Hear from Meg: Founder of the Behold Collective

Are You Ready to Befriend the Spirit?

Join us for this two-day retreat and discover the Spirit’s power in your life.

FAQs

• Who is this event for?

  This event was designed to be attended in tandem to the earlier events: BEHOLD and BELIEVE. If you’ve attended these events already, then this is the next event for you in the Behold Experience! If you’ve not yet attended one of these, please click this link to find out when our next event series begins: https://www.thebeholdcollective.com/thebeholdexperience

  The Befriend event is designed for women in leadership and ministry who want to deepen their connection with the Holy Spirit and learn practical ways to align their lives with God’s purpose.

• What should I expect?

  Arrive at the overnight location (TBD) packed for one night and one day. Expect immersive teaching from Scripture, reflective workshops, and time for personal and group connection. You’ll leave with practical tools to align your time, relationships, health, finances, and gifts with God’s purpose.

• Where is the event being held?

  Location TBD.

• What is included?

  This event includes all sessions, workships, workbooks, extra resources (Bible studies and online community), lodging, meals and access to the retreat facilities.

• What should I bring?

  We recommend bringin a Bible, journal, comfortable clothing, and an open heart ready to listen to the Spirit.

• Are meals provided?

  Yes! Meals and refreshments will be provided throughout the retreat. Please let us know if you have any dietary restrictions after receiving the first Befriend Event email). If you have strict food allergies, feel free to bring your own food and non-alcoholic beverages.

• Will there be time for personal reflection?

  Absolutely! We’ve built time into the retreat for quiet reflection and personal prayer, as well as group discussions to process what you’re learning.

• Can I attend if I've already gone to the Behold and Believe events?

  Yes! Each event in the Behold Experience is designed to build upon the last, but they are also designed to stand alone. You’ll gain fresh insights whether you’ve attended prior events or not.

• Can I invite a friend?

  Of course! We encourage you to invite women who would benefit from this retreat. Space may be limited, so encourage them to register early.