Many Christian organisations provide opportunities for us to step back from the preoccupations of our busy lives and devote a specific period of time to our personal development. That time may be spent in reading, reflection or prayer, or in pursuing a short course of specialist study or training.

Some Christians, of course, are well able to organise their own "time out", and simply need to locate the most suitable accommodation elsewhere on this website. But others would benefit from something more structured - perhaps a summer school run by one of the Bible colleges, a taster weekend for those considering mission work, a creative arts course, or a led retreat at a specialist centre.