Total donations/pledges: $221,355.69
Whether it’s for a leadership group, a men’s or women’s group, a marriage retreat, a prayer summit, a John 17 Weekend, an Alpha retreat, or a youth camp, finding an adequate retreat center in the Tucson area is a tall order! In fact, many opportunities simply don’t happen because of the lack of viable options. Often, the best options are four hours away in Prescott – not very conducive for a weekend retreat.
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The Bible says we together as Christians are like a body (see 1 Corinthians 12). In the context of a citywide retreat center, that means everyone has the opportunity to benefit. The vision is to provide a local, beautiful, and tranquil space for Christian churches, nonprofits, and individuals to get away — whether for a day, a weekend, or an entire week. Furthermore, when the Body of Christ is restored and in good health, we can then be a greater witness to the world of who Jesus is and how much God loves them (see John 17).
Currently in operation, the proposed site for a local retreat center in the beautiful Sabino Canyon area can immediately, upon purchase, host day-use and overnight events. In addition to the eight casitas, meeting hall, and open-air spaces presently available, there is also plenty of room to build and expand with preapproved zoning for 12,000 square feet, should the Lord lead at a later date.
Click HERE to see the MLS listing, including photos, aerial footage, and property specs. Share this page or brochure (ENGLISH) (SPANISH) with anyone who comes to mind.
Give today and help build up the Body of Christ in southern Arizona! Investors at all levels of financial ability truly do make a difference in "lighting up the sky". Here's one way the goal could be achieved. Consider whether you might be:
one person giving $1,000,000+
two people giving $200,000+
three people giving $50,000+ (we already have 2)
ten people giving $10,000+ (we already have 5)
fifty people giving $1,000+ (we already have 3)
many people giving any other amount (we already have 31)
Simply click on the light blue "Give" button (above on cellular devices; to the right on a computer). If you wish to make a financial pledge, please contact RetreatCenter@j17ministries.org. (We recognize that your commitment is an intention to give only. The amount of your gift may be changed at any time; we simply ask that you notify us for accounting and fundraising purposes.) Any checks can be mailed to J17 Ministries, PO Box 17466, Tucson AZ 85731. You can also give via Zelle by scanning the QR code below in your banking app.
FAQs
1. What is the process for purchasing this (or any) property? If God provides the financial capacity to make a legitimate offer for purchase, this will be presented to the property owner. Should they accept, the next step is a period of due diligence. During that time, among other things, the County would be notified -- and need to approve -- the desire for future expansion (ie, additional buildings). If, after due diligence, no significant issues have been identified, the actual purchase of property will commence.
2. Will J17 Ministries run the retreat center? Once it seems likely a purchase is going to happen, a new 501(c)(3) would begin forming with its own board of directors, who would be responsible for all the many decisions involved with running a retreat center like staffing, usage policies, budgeting, future expansion plans, and more.
3. What is the vision for a retreat center? Jesus often went away alone, freed from distractions and the needs of others so he could focus and talk with his father. Our passion is to find a retreat center near Tucson that can serve groups in the faith community with this opportunity. A retreat center is a place where people can go to reflect, relax, study, or pray. They are designed to help people step away from their everyday lives and their normal patterns. Retreat centers can offer: overnight accommodation, meals, meeting rooms, and meeting space. Our desire is to provide a facility that would encourage the influence of the Kingdom of God to grow in Tucson and throughout the entire region. We are looking to be near, within 90 minutes of the city center, and with accommodations for small groups of 10 to large groups of 150. The goal would be to have a property that is usable year round, has modern amenities and would be attractive to groups of all ages.