Jesus’ Invitation
Jesus’ Invitation
Changes Everything.
Changes Everything.
In the noise and pace of life and ministry, it’s easy to miss the quiet call of the Father’s presence. Yet the invitation remains—not as a demand, but a gentle call to sit with the Shepherd who restores your soul and join Him in the story He’s writing. The kingdom work you do begins with the work God does in you. The Great Invitation is a space for rest, renewal, and rediscovery—for church leaders, teams, and anyone carrying the weight of ministry and expectation. It’s about being before doing—walking in the unforced rhythms of grace, receiving care, mentorship, retreat, and direction.
Welcome to the Great Invitation,
guiding you to a better story.
Welcome to the Great Invitation,
guiding you to a better story.
Soul Care Invitations
An invitation to step away from the noise of life and reconnect with God in a meaningful way. Whether through personal retreats, one-on-one mentoring and spiritual direction, or on-site soul care and development , we create sacred spaces for renewal, reflection, and deep transformation.
Come Away
Renewal & Formation Intensives
Custom-built experiences to meet your unique needs, offering sacred space to step away from the demands of ministry and into unhurried time with God. Whether for a day or a week, this is a spacious invitation to slow down, be still, and receive the soul care your calling requires—carefully guided and deeply rooted in His presence.
1.5 - 3 hours of structured care daily
Beaver Lake, Northwest Arkansas
Come Away
Renewal & Formation Intensives
Custom-built experiences to meet your unique needs, offering sacred space to step away from the demands of ministry and into unhurried time with God. Whether for a day or a week, this is a spacious invitation to slow down, be still, and receive the soul care your calling requires—carefully guided and deeply rooted in His presence.
1.5 - 3 hours of structured care daily
Beaver Lake, Northwest Arkansas
Come Away
Renewal & Formation Intensives
Custom-built experiences to meet your unique needs, offering sacred space to step away from the demands of ministry and into unhurried time with God. Whether for a day or a week, this is a spacious invitation to slow down, be still, and receive the soul care your calling requires—carefully guided and deeply rooted in His presence.
1.5 - 3 hours of structured care daily
Beaver Lake, Northwest Arkansas
Come Alongside
One-on-One Mentoring
& Spiritual Direction
A consistent rhythm of spiritual companionship designed to nurture the soul of a leader. These one-hour sessions—offered in person or online—create sacred space for deep spiritual conversation, transformational mentoring, biblical counsel and ongoing renewal, helping you remain rooted in God’s presence as you lead others.
Weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly
In person or Online
Come Alongside
One-on-One Mentoring
& Spiritual Direction
A consistent rhythm of spiritual companionship designed to nurture the soul of a leader. These one-hour sessions—offered in person or online—create sacred space for deep spiritual conversation, transformational mentoring, biblical counsel and ongoing renewal, helping you remain rooted in God’s presence as you lead others.
Weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly
In person or Online
Come Alongside
One-on-One Mentoring
& Spiritual Direction
A consistent rhythm of spiritual companionship designed to nurture the soul of a leader. These one-hour sessions—offered in person or online—create sacred space for deep spiritual conversation, transformational mentoring, biblical counsel and ongoing renewal, helping you remain rooted in God’s presence as you lead others.
Weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly
In person or Online
Come to you
On-site Retreats & Training
We bring soul care to your location, tailored to your team, church, or organization. Whether you are a missionary in the field or a church leader navigating the weight of ministry, we provide on-site mentoring, retreat facilitation, and leadership formation.
One day to one month
Wherever in the world you happen to be.
Come to you
On-site Retreats & Training
We bring soul care to your location, tailored to your team, church, or organization. Whether you are a missionary in the field or a church leader navigating the weight of ministry, we provide on-site mentoring, retreat facilitation, and leadership formation.
One day to one month
Wherever in the world you happen to be.
Come to you
On-site Retreats & Training
We bring soul care to your location, tailored to your team, church, or organization. Whether you are a missionary in the field or a church leader navigating the weight of ministry, we provide on-site mentoring, retreat facilitation, and leadership formation.
One day to one month
Wherever in the world you happen to be.
Our Vision at The Great Invitation
Guiding frontline workers through soul care to grow deeper, go further, and lead healthier.
Our Vision at The Great Invitation
Guiding frontline workers through soul care to grow deeper, go further, and lead healthier.
Our Vision at The Great Invitation
Guiding frontline workers through soul care to grow deeper, go further, and lead healthier.
Our Impact
Real Stories of Transformation
“After meeting with you and sharing my story, I feel so seen and loved. It was very therapeutic. I felt like it softened my heart and I left feeling very cared for. You have a gift, Lori!”
- Shae
"I’ve already sat down with God and walked through some of the things we discussed – many tears, but also freedom."
- Keri
“I’ve pondered your statement that God wants to use our grief and brokenness as a springboard for gospel proclamation... I want to know more!”
- Overseas global worker
“Thank you for coming to Asia. I’m so grateful for the past few weeks and have loved our face to face time. I don't know how to thank you enough for investing in my life. I look forward to continuing our meetings online.”
- a TCK
“We’ve never invested our marriage like this and it was truly what we needed. So thankful.”
- Josh
"Mike has been a spiritual director for me over the past 2.5 years and has changed my life. I've had a handful of great executive coaches in my career, but this experience has been more formative due to the peace and perspective Mike has shown me."
- Clint
“ I didn’t just need a counselor, I needed a theologian.”
- Megan
"It’s hard to give words to sacred experiences. You were the Lord’s kindness, gentleness, nearness and love poured out to me and have a gift for asking really good questions.”
- Overseas global worker
"What the Lord has done in me through your hospitality, generosity, kindness, questioning, Biblical knowledge – the whole experience – cannot be captured in words. I took pictures of the different places and spaces where the Lord met me and spoke to me. Such a gift.”
- Anonymous