Our Retreat Leaders

Bob & Jeanne Blahnik

The Blahniks lead retreats at our Colorado location.

 

Bob and Jeanne have rejoined the SonScape team after returning to pastoral ministry for the last few years. They bring 30+ years of pastoral and counseling experience after previous careers in the US Army, construction/engineering industry and public school teaching. After attending a SonScape retreat in 2001 and personally experiencing the stressors and dangers inherent to pastoral ministry, they caught a vision for ministering to fellow pastoral couples. After pastoring a large church with multiple staff, they served as our retreat leaders for five years. In Bob’s last position as Senior Associate Pastor of Missions, they developed a better understanding of the many issues that our missionary guests encounter. They are also heavily involved in the pastoral care of the Evangelical Free churches that Bob oversees as a Regional Superintendent in the EFCA’s Great Lakes District.

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Bob and Jeanne strive to create a retreat environment that reflects God’s words in Isaiah 28:12: “This is the resting place, let the weary rest.” They also strive to help our guests rediscover and apply their God-given call to “guard yourselves and all the flock of which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers. Be shepherds of the church of God.” Acts 20:18

Bob and Jeanne both graduated from Iowa State University and Bob went on to receive his Master of Divinity/Counseling from Denver Seminary.

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Our SonScape retreat was life changing! We arrived weary and hurt, needing rest and hope. Our welcome nearly brought us to tears, seeing such beautiful accommodations and setting. The loving care from our host couples was desperately needed – a healing balm. The following days provided a safe place to rest and heal while gently being reminded of God’s presence and love in our lives. We were able to release losses and pain to Jesus, listen in silence, and allow God to show us our hearts. This took time and it was so good to not have to rush! We’ve never experienced anything as beautiful as this SonScape retreat and count it as one of the most important experiences in our lives.

Rich and Linda Ronald

From the moment I stepped foot into this place, I felt so cared for. The meals, the fun, the laughter, the reflection, and the fellowship was everything – but perhaps what made it the best was the heart, care, wisdom, and insights of those leading. They helped me feel safe and cared for. It was so nice being in a place where I didn’t have many expectations to “be on” and so many could sympathize with what I was going through.

Nick Brandt

Rob & Shini Abraham

Rob and Shini lead our international retreats, as well as lead an occasional retreat in Colorado.
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Giles & Angel Armstrong

Giles and Angel work on a full-time basis for SonScape Retreats and lead our retreats in Colorado.
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Ken & Sandy Moore

Ken and Sandy work on a part-time basis for SonScape Retreats and lead retreats in Colorado.
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John & Becci Wood

John and Becci work on a part-time basis for SonScape Retreats and lead retreats in Colorado and New York.
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