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THE BEFRIEND EVENT

  • Central Christian Church 400 North Waldron Road Fort Smith, AR, 72903 United States (map)

The BEFRIEND Event

Lean on the Spirit

A One-Day Journey with a Virtual Prelude

Deepen Your Connection to the Spirit

Join us for a virtual Friday evening session and a full Saturday in-person gathering to deepen your relationship with the Holy Spirit.

What Is the Befriend Event?

A One-Day Journey with a Virtual Prelude

Virtual Intro on Friday + One-Day In-Person Event on Saturday

(9:00 am – 4:30 pm)

The Befriend Event is the third part of The Behold Experience—a two-part journey designed to deepen your relationship with the Holy Spirit. It begins with a short virtual Friday evening session and reflection exercise to prepare your heart, followed by a one-day in-person gathering on Saturday. Through teaching, group discussions, and practical workshops, you’ll learn to lean on the Spirit for guidance, strength, and growth, while discovering how to trust God more fully, nurture healthy relationships, and steward your time, talents, and resources for His glory.

 

How It Works

Part One: Virtual Kickoff (Friday Evening)

  • Meg will share a video teaching that revisits the heart of the Behold Event (God the Father) and the Believe Event (Jesus as King), showing why these truths matter as we prepare to Befriend the Spirit. This isn’t a simple recap—it’s a reminder of the foundation we’ve already built together, grounding us in God’s character and Christ’s kingship so we can enter Saturday ready to encounter the Spirit with fresh expectation.

  • Homework: Complete the Heart Restoration reflection by Melanie Bedogne, before attending the Saturday event.

Part Two: In-Person Event

(Saturday, 9:00 am – 4:30 pm)

  • We’ll step into the stories of the Spirit’s arrival in Acts, learning how the early church leaned on His power and presence. This equipping session will anchor us in Scripture and invite us to see how the Spirit still works today.

  • The Holy Spirit Is — Spend 30 minutes reflecting on the Spirit’s character, creating a list of attributes, and circling your top five. These anonymous reflections will be collected at lunch.

  • Break into small groups to walk through real-life scenarios. Each table will be given one of five:

    • Spiritual Care (prayer and rhythms with God)

    • Relationship Care (trust and reconciliation with others)

    • Temple Care (listening to the needs of body and soul)

    • Treasure Care (stewardship of resources)

    • Talent Care (using gifts to bear fruit)

    Each story highlights a woman who is struggling in her walk. Your group will listen, ask good questions, and discern how to come alongside her with compassion and wisdom.

  • This time is set aside for rest, journaling, or quiet reflection. You can find a quiet corner, walk outside, stretch, or pray with a friend.

  • As we close, we’ll return to Scripture (Romans 8, Colossians, and more) to see how the Spirit works in our daily lives. In small groups, we’ll revisit our Table Talk discussions and reflect on how the Spirit is inviting us to live differently.

What You’ll Take Away:

Tools for Spirit-led living

  • A more profound 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.

  • The Behold Method Course

  • Online Behold Sisterhood Community Group


    Hear from Meg: Founder of the Behold Collective

Are You Ready to Befriend the Spirit?

Join us for this one day journey and discover the Spirit’s power in your life.

 

FAQs

  • 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.

  • Expect to start with a short virtual session on Friday evening from the comfort of your home. Then join us in person on Saturday for the full-day event from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm.

  • Location TBD.

  • This event includes all sessions, workshops, workbooks, extra resources (Bible studies and online community), breakfast, and snacks. Lunch will be on your own off campus.

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

  • Some! Breakfast 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

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

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