Welcome!
Our vision
We aspire to be a place of renewal, reflection and finding rest.
Driven by God's love, we offer a warm environment surrounded by nature, where encounter and connection with the Creator, creation, and one another take center stage, so that every guest returns home refreshed and strengthened.
WHAT WE STAND FOR
Connection
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with God, the source of life, hope, and love;
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with others, through hospitality, meaningful encounters, and caring for one another;
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with God's creation, through wonder and respect.
OUR VALUES
love
dedication
respect
What does renewal mean?
What We Offer
Guests are free to participate in the various activities. In this way we hope to enrich every visitor's stay and help them to reach their goals.
Connect is a place to return to our source of hope, faith and love: Jesus, our Creator and Savior. We want to encourage you in this process and help build a more powerful connection with God’s Word, other people and with nature. Connect wants to be there for you.
reflection
Based on our faith, prayer and times of reflection frame your stay in Connect. Various materials are available for this and fixed moments are planned into the weekly schedule.
books
We have an extensive library and materials for self-study and reflection.
rest
We especially want to respect the peace in and around the studios.
conversation
Furthermore, if desired, we try to follow up our guests personally through conversations and coaching.
Shared activities are planned in order to provide an opportunity for contact and fellowship with others.
contact
recovery
We would like to hear about your needs and search together for a path of recovery and refreshment.
themes
Theme weekends are organized regularly at Connect by indekerk.
Depending on the further development of the project and the supporting residential community, other possibilities will certainly arise and develop. We also like to hear your suggestions and desires. This is possible via the contact form.
In the area
Cycling and walking tours linger between the fields, providing an opportunity to get a breath of fresh air and to build up energy. Other nature outings are also possible.
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Connect is located a stone's throw from the beautiful city of Oudenaarde, which invites you to discover the city's culture. Visiting the city might provide you with some helpful distraction and relaxation.
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​ Teambuilding in different shapes and sizes is available only 3 km away at The Outsider.
For Whom?
Are you needing a time of rest, or a quiet, relaxing vacation? Would you like to take time to reflect in the process of making an important decision? Then you are welcome here.
Our desire is to see people refreshed and renewed, ready to take the next step in their lives as God intended.
We are also available for small-scale conferences. Leaders, churches or work teams who want to have a time of focused consultation, work on developing their vision, or teambuilding, have come to the right place.
The Residential Community
Just next to the guesthouse of Christian Renewal Centre Connect are the homes of a Christian intentional community that has chosen to cultivate a warm and welcoming place of renewal.
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As our guest, you can expect a team that is ready to offer a listening ear and take time for conversation, prayer, or quiet reflection. We seek to surround you with love, dedication, and respect, so that you feel truly welcomed, supported, and cared for.
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Our community is also a place of mutual encouragement and support. By sharing life and responsibilities, we create space to serve our guests more wholeheartedly and provide a caring environment.
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In this way, we hope to contribute to a place where connection with God, with one another, and with creation becomes visible—a blessing to all who stay with us.
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Duane and Penny, Evelien, Peter and Kristin, Koen and Anne-Laure and Rosette warmly welcome you!
Our Partner
CVBA Connect
We rent our buildings from CVBA Connect. Therefore our closest partner. More ...
Connect-team
Peter and Kristin Bordon
Duane and Penny Unruh
Luc and Magda (†) Calcoen
Ronny and Yvonne Depauw
Rosette Henrist
Evelien Van de Velde
Koen and Anne-Laure Verdonck
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contact
vzw Christelijke Herbronning Connect
Oudenaardseweg 140
9790 Wortegem-Petegem
+32 497 67 99 99
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IBAN BE65 9733 7399 9496
BE 0634.840.749
RPR Oudenaarde
recommended
by:
Pastoral Center Attent
Ko de Nood, Chairman VEG
Rosario Anastasi, Chairman ECV
Kurt Maeyens, Director VIANOVA
Koen Celis, Chairman VVP
David Buntinx, Chairman EAV
Bethesda
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Member of the Evangelical Alliance Flanders (EAV)