WELCOME TO
WARRIORS RETREAT
Celebrate your faith in community with sisters in Christ.
Take Up Your Shield of Faith
Get ready to step into your calling as a warrior for Christ at this year’s Warrior Retreat, a powerful women’s ministry event centered on the Shield of Faith.
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Faith is our defense against doubt, fear, and the enemy’s attacks—and God calls us to take up our shield and stand firm (Ephesians 6:16). Through dynamic teachings, uplifting worship, and engaging discussions, you will discover how to strengthen your faith, overcome spiritual battles, and trust God more deeply in every season of life.
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Together, we will dive into the significance of the Shield of Faith—learning how to raise it high, stand behind it with confidence, and use it to extinguish the fiery darts of the enemy. Whether you seek renewal, encouragement, or a fresh encounter with God, this retreat will equip you to walk boldly in faith, build lasting connections, and step into the victory God has already won.
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Don’t miss this powerful opportunity to armor up, stand strong, and embrace the unshakable faith God has given you!
Schedule of Events
Friday
CHECK-IN
6:00pm - 6:30pm
Join us in the main auditorium as we gather to prepare for worship.
RAFFLES
6:30pm - 6:50pm
Enter the raffle to win a special gift at the end of the retreat.
WELCOME & WORSHIP
6:50pm - 7:10pm
Gather for worship in the main auditorium led by the Crossroad Church worship band.
MESSAGE
7:10pm - 7:40pm
Remain in the main auditorium to receive a message led by Lina AbuJamra.
WORSHIP
7:40pm - 8:00pm
Wrap up the powerful message with worship in the main auditorium led by the Crossroad Church worship band.
AFTER PARTY
8:00pm - 9:00pm
Enjoy a celebration with music, dancing, conversation, and a photo booth to capture the fun.
Saturday
BREAKFAST & COFFEE
8:30am - 8:45am
Enjoy a "Geb N' Go" breakfast and coffee in the lobby.
WELCOME & WORSHIP
8:45am - 9:00am
Gather in the main auditorium as we kick off our Warrior's Retreat with a welcome message and worship.
INTRO & COFFEE CHAT
9:00am - 10:00am
Get to know our guest speaker, Lina AbuJamra, as she sits down with our Crossroads Church Women's Ministry Direct, Tasia Katzenbach, for an introductory session over coffee in the main auditorium.
BREAK
10:00am - 10:15am
Enjoy a quick break before we gather together for the next event.
TESTIMONY
10:15am - 10:30am
Gather in the main auditorium to hear women share their testimonies.
KEYNOTE: SESSION 1
10:30am - 11:45am
Remain in the main auditorium to hear a message from Lina AbuJamra.
PRAYER & WORSHIP
11:45am - 12:00pm
Spend some dedicated time in prayer and worship led by Erika Violet Mertz.
REFLECTION
12:00pm - 12:30pm
Enjoy some quiet time as you reflect on the message and your time of worship.
LUNCH
12:30pm - 1:30pm
Gather in the lobby to pick up your lunch. Seating is available in the audiorium and at tables set up around the church.
RAFFLE & DANCE PARTY
1:30pm - 1:55pm
Gather in the main auditorium for the raffle drawing and enjoy a dance party with music and fun.
TESTIMONY
1:55pm - 2:00pm
Remain in the main auditorium to hear women share their testimonies.
KEYNOTE: SESSION 2
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Remain in the main auditorium to hear a message from Lina AbuJamra.
WORSHIP
3:00pm - 3:20pm
Remain in the main auditorium for worship led by Erika Violet Mertz.
CLOSING
3:20pm - 3:30pm
Remain in the main auditorium as we close our retreat with words from our Crossroads Church Women's Ministry Director, Tasia Katzenbach.
Special Guests
Lina AbuJamra
Guest Speaker
Lina AbuJamra founded Living with Power Ministries and is a popular Bible teacher, podcaster, and conference speaker. She's also the host of a radio show and the author of several books, including Fractured Faith and her new Bible Study Through the Desert: A Study on God’s Faithfulness. Lina is a pediatric ER doctor who practices telemedicine and in her “spare” time, she provides medical care and humanitarian help to Syrian refugees and others in disaster areas. Learn more about her at LivingWithPower.org.
Erica Violet Mertz
Guest Worship Leader
Erica Violet Mertz is a songwriter, artist, and worship leader who desires to bring healing to the broken, through the presence of Jesus that she’s experienced in her own life. Erica desires that her songs would allow you to fully believe that you are known, loved, and accepted. She and her husband, Kaleb, have a heart for the local church, for pouring into relationships, and for adoption. Erica is the Director of Worship Arts at a multi-site church, Trinity Church in Lisle, IL. While she feels called to minister in the Chicagoland area, she also collaborates with songwriters from across the country. She travels to Nashville throughout the year to craft songs for the global church. She writes and releases music with the Nashville based community, Writing Worship Community.
Tasia Katzenbach
Women's Ministry Director, Crossroads Church
Tasia is the Women’s Ministry Director at Crossroads Church in Aurora, where she enjoys equipping and encouraging women to develop their gifts. She passionately shares God’s Word in an authentic, relatable manner, using humor and personal stories to highlight life’s joys and challenges.
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Her mission is to foster an inclusive faith-driven community that welcomes women while encouraging them to grow in their relationship with the Lord. Tasia has served in various areas of the local church, since the age of 18.
Though she didn’t initially anticipate a role in women’s ministry, she has discovered a deep passion for her sisters in Christ!
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Her motto, “Leave no sister behind,” reflects her commitment to reaching women for Christ. Outside of ministry, Tasia enjoys cooking and hosting friends and family in her home in Oswego. She is also a devoted mother to three children: Jordan (20), Jasmin (15), and Jaxon (10), a role she values as her highest calling.
Resources
Crossroads Church Map
Get to know Crossroads Church so you know where to go.
In The Grove Designs
Learn more about creating your own personalized bracelets.
Event20seven
Learn more about photo booths for your next event.
Selah House
Selah Home is a Christian organization serving children in foster care.
Prayer Room
Head over to the "War Room" for quiet reflection.
Listen on Spotify
Listen to all of the worship songs you heard during the retreat.
Upcoming Events
Good Friday & Easter Services
Join us as we honor the sacrifice Jesus made on the cross for our salvation.