WHAT IS THE WALK WITH CHRIST?

The Walk With Christ is an equipping ministry that offers weekend retreats to strengthen and better equip local churches through their members. It does this by developing Christians to disciple others, and lead in their local churches, their homes, workplaces and communities.

TWWC is a weekend experience wherein individuals come away from the world and participate in an in-depth study of Christianity. The Walk usually starts on Thursday evening and ends on Sunday evening. Men and women attend separate weekends, usually two weeks apart, but with the same format. They hear messages by lay members and clergy that are centered on God's grace, Christian discipleship and what it means to be part of the Body of Christ through the local church. There are times of worship, including communion, and music and group discussions. Those who organize and work during the weekend are members of the TWWC Community who have previously attended a walk weekend. They provide the meals, pray continually, and give of themselves with love in a multitude of ways.

The hope for TWWC weekend is that it will stimulate church members to new acts of service and commitment to Christ. The weekend is intended to express the love of Christ in such a way that those who attend leave wanting to pass on that love having been refreshed in their relationship with God in Christ. The imagery of walking the road to Emmaus is used to deepen and rekindle their relationship with Jesus, bringing new grace and compassion to their lives.

The weekend is much more than just a "retreat." It is a powerful Christian ministry that has changed countless lives by deepening individuals' faith, and thereby strengthening the churches where they serve. Thousands of Christians throughout Washington, Northeastern Oregon and Northern Idaho have experienced Jesus as those did on the road to Emmaus by attending a Walk, and their lives are blessed immeasurably.

One of the most enriching things TWWC offers is a focus on the unity of all Christians, and the denominations which hold to the fundamental beliefs in God's Word. In 2006 The Walk With Christ community became independent from their ties with the Upper Room Walk to Emmaus organization, becoming their own non-profit organization in the State of Washington and with the IRS, thus establishing their name as The Walk With Christ. Despite being an independent Walk weekend, neither the original TWWC model, nor the governance by a Secretariat have changed, but an Oversight Committee was added, and the bylaws were strengthened to maintain integrity and continuity. God continues to use TWWC in the lives of all who attend and serve on Walk weekends.