Past Themes
Past Windermere Themes
The Black Christian Single Adult Retreats have been a annual event since 1985, held at Windermere Baptist Conference Center, south of Camdenton, MO. (Pictures above are from the 2007 retreatt.)
Here are details of past retreats. If you have a special memory of a past retreat that you would like to share, or additional information not included below, send it to administrator@bcsministry.org.
1985 - Me, Myself and God
1986 - Let's Get Serious
1987 - The Heat Is On
1988 - Get a Life Through His Name
1989 - Getting Real -- The Single Solution 1 John 2:15-17
Single & Satisfied - Drew Marshall
Missing Generations - Florine Clayton
Not Perfect, Just Forgiven - Haman Cross
Short Circuit in the Love Connection - Bob Loggins
Living the Life - Phil Hunter
AIDS in the Black Community - Don Anders
1990 - Single, Committed & Free Romans 6:17-23
Positively Single (Self Esteem)
Giving of Myself (Singles and Ministry)
Being a Lighthouse (How to Share Your Faith at Home, at Work, at Play)
Solo Parenting
Spiritual Gifts -- Use it or Lose It (The Role and Purpose of the Holy Spirit)
1991 - Facing the Single Challenge Jeremiah 32:39
To Be or Not To Be (Does Your Walk Match Your Talk?) - Stephanie Howard
Servanthood & Singlehood- Ministry Opportunities - Florene Clayton
Every Single Won(Evangelism) - Richard Leach
Physical Health & Spiritual Wealth - Rich Presbury (canceled)
Living on a Single Income - Ron Collins
Renewal & Restoration (Mending Broken Relationships: Divorce, God & Man, Man to Man) - Herb Brisbane
Drugs - Tyrone Days
New Additions, New Beginnings (Starting & Nurturing a Singles Ministry) - Drew Marshall
Come Let Us Adore Him! (Creative Ways of Giving God the Glory) - David & Susan Smith
How to Have an Effective Prayer Life - Myra Drummond
1992 - Single and Seeking Jeremiah 29:11-13
Seeking God's Will
Seeking Godly Relationships
Seeking to Renew Spiritual Passion
Seeking Spiritual and Physical Health
Seeking Spiritual Gifts
Seeking Sanctification
Seeking an Attitude Adjustment
Seeking the Single Best Investment
Seeking That Which Once Was Lost
Seeking to Make a Difference
Seminar Leaders: Myra Drummond, Stephanie Howard, Drew Marshall, Doug Petty
1993 - Empowered to Serve Romans 1:16-17
Power to Serve - Carl Kenny
Worship, Warfare, Work and Witness - Philip and Jeri Rodman
Godly Relationships - Jesse Frazier
Reaching African-American Single Adults - Rik Stevenson
1994 - Soaring on Eagles' Wings Exodus 19:3-6
Soaring Higher - Myra Drummond
Soaring with the Good News - Rik Stevenson
For Men Only - Jesse Frazier
For Women Only - Rosetta Whitfield
1995 - Raising the Standard John 20:30-36
Raising the Standard Through Commitment - Bob Loggins
Raising the Standard Through Worship - Dave Pedde
Raising the Standard Through Stewardship - Carl Kenney
Raising the Standard Through Our Emotions - Sharon Patterson
1996 - Making a Difference Matthew 5:13-16
Why Christ Makes the Difference - Bob Loggins
Profile of the Effective Christian - Keith Wesley
Destined to Make a Difference - Todd Matchett
The Cost of Making a Difference - Ernestine Blakely
1997 - Single with Integrity 2 Corinthians 4:1-5
Who are you when nobody's looking? - Keith Wesley
Who are you when you see yourself? - Myra Drummond
Who are you when others are looking at you? - Lowell Perkins
Who are you when you are hurting? - Louis Forsythe
1998 - We Come Rejoicing Jude 1:20-25
Jesus & Me - Shawn Pierce
Jesus & Me in Prayer - Jesse Frazier
Jesus & Me in Relationship - Evelyn Hudson
Jesus & Me & Others - Jesse Frazier
1999 - The Single Celebration in Word, Worship & Wonders Psalms 100
Celebrating the Word - Rose Booker - Jones
Celebrating Through Worship - Allen Speer
Celebrating the Miracles - Drew Marshall
Celebrating Jesus - Drew Marshall
2000 - Intimacy with Christ Philippians 3:10
An Introduction to Christ - Stephen Craft
The Power of the Resurrection - Lowell Perkins
Trusting Christ Completely - Joan Wills
A Passion for God - Jesse Frazier
2001 - Drawing Close to God James 4:7-10
Draw Close Through Repentance - Keith Wesley
Draw Close Through Prayer - Ron Lindsey
Draw Close Through Spiritual Trial - Lowell Perkins
Draw Close Through Intimate Worship - Robert Scott
2002 - Christ, My Significant Other Galatians 2:20
Gettin' Back to Basics (Are you really saved?) - Maurice Tate
Keepin' It Real (Be honest about your relationship with God) - Richard Avila
Who Are You Giving Your Love to? (Who/What are the idols in your life?) - Lowell Perkins
Spiritual Marriage (On Fire for God) - Ernestine Blakely
2003 - Walking Worthy of the Call Colossians 1:10
Walking Worthy - E. Christopher Jackson
The Call to Pain and Suffering - Lowell Perkins
Called into His Presence - Coreen Jackson
Responding to the Call - E. Christopher Jackson
2004 - Complete the Work Philippians 1:5-6
Choice, Challenge and Commitment - Carolyn Wells
Confidence for the Journey - Lowell Perkins
Who's Your Manager - Keith Wesley
Unfinished Business - Keith Wesley
2005 - Instrument of God's Love Romans 6:13
When Life Is Off Key (Right Relationships & Righteousness) - Rich Avila
In Tune with God's Will (Service & Ministry) - Drew Marshall
Make a Joyful Noise (Worship & Thanksgiving) - Lowell Perkins
Don't Let the Music Stop: What Now? - Carolyn Wells
2006 - Transformed for Purpose Romans 12:2
Transformation Begins with Commitment - Carolyn Gordon
Stages or Transformation - Lowell Perkins
Transformation's Short Circuits - Myra Drummond-Lewis
The Final Destination - Myra Drummond-Lewis
2007 - Praise is what I do... 2 Chronicles 20:20-21 (KJV)
Preparation - Lowell Perkins
Battle - Myra Drummond-Lewis
Surrender - Armour Stephenson III
Victory - Myra Drummond-Lewis
Clean Hands: Preparation -vKeith Wesley
Praising Hands: Prayer, Praise and Worship - Lowell Perkins
Healing Hands: Ministry and Peacemaking - Lisa Wesley
Giving Hands: Service to others and Tithing - Keith Wesley