Abide Women’s Retreat

About Abide

“If you abide in My Word, you are my disciples. And you shall know the truth and the truth shall set you free.”

John 8:31–32

Women sharing a meal at the 2025 retreat

Our mission

Abide Women’s Retreat exists to encourage, equip, support, and disciple women to live in God’s Word with purpose.

Our heart’s desire is for women to abide in Christ, His Word, and mature as His disciples.

What it is

Abide Women’s Retreat is a two-day retreat for women, with multiple sessions, workshops, delicious food, and fellowship. Based in northern Indiana, we exist to encourage women in their walk with the Lord.

Who we are

Abide is an Anabaptist women’s retreat, formally organized in May of 2024. We create the retreat with like-minded Anabaptist speakers and resources, working together with our local congregations.

What we believe

Statement of Faith

Our Statement of Faith sets out the purpose of the retreat, our Anabaptist affiliation, and the convictions held by our committee and speakers on worship, headship, attire, and marriage.

Read the Statement of Faith

Our Committee

The women who plan, prepare, and pray over each year’s retreat.

Admin Committee

  • Emily Stoltzfus

    Emily Stoltzfus

  • Twila Newcomer

    Twila Newcomer

  • Tabitha Gearin

    Tabitha Gearin

Event Committee

  • Lucile Pletcher

    Lucile Pletcher

    Food

  • Loretta Miller

    Loretta Miller

    Decoration

  • Krista Mullet

    Krista Mullet

    Publicity

  • Sandra Beachy

    Sandra Beachy

    Treasurer

Support Abide

If you would like to support the work of Abide Women’s Retreat, you can give online through PayPal.

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