Final Frontier
THE FINAL FRONTIER
Boddy of Christ Mini-Retreat Sept. 11-12, 2026
in Bandera Texas and Online (Zoom)
“I will build My Church.” — Matthew 16:18
For many believers, Christianity has been understood primarily as a personal relationship with God. But what if the Gospel is even bigger than individual salvation?
For many believers, Christianity has been experienced primarily as a personal relationship with Jesus. Yet the Scriptures and the early Church reveal something much larger and far more beautiful: Christ did not merely come to save isolated individuals — He came to form a living Body through which His life, love, and healing continue in the world.
This retreat is an invitation to rediscover the mystery of the Church as the Body of Christ.
Together we will explore the breathtaking vision of the early Christians who saw the Church not merely as an institution, but as:
- the continuation of the Incarnation,
- the healing presence of Christ in the earth,
- the communion of believers joined together in love,
- and the “Hospital of Souls” where wounded humanity is restored.
Drawing deeply from Scripture and the wisdom of the Early Church, this retreat will explore themes of communion, healing, sacramental life, participation, and the profound mystery of becoming “members one of another” in Christ.
Throughout the retreat, we will journey through:
- the Church as the living Body of Christ,
- the healing vision of salvation in the early Church,
- the Church as a communion rather than a crowd,
- and the sacred Mysteries through which believers participate in the life of God together.
Special attention will be given to the ancient Christian understanding of the Mysteries — Baptism, Eucharist, confession, prayer, anointing, and the shared life of the Church — not as legalistic rituals, but as encounters with the living Christ who heals, nourishes, and unites His people.
This retreat is especially meaningful for those longing for deeper spiritual formation, a richer understanding of the Church, healing from isolation and fragmentation, and a more ancient and incarnational vision of the Christian life.
Retreat Speakers
Malcolm Smith
Teaching on covenant love, union with Christ, and the Church as the family and Body of God.
Clint Walker
Teaching on the Church as the Hospital of Souls, incarnational healing, and the restoring presence of Christ.
Andrew Coloney
Teaching on the sacred Mysteries of the Church and participation in the shared life of Christ.
Join us as we explore humanity’s final frontier:
Life together in the Body of Christ.
Hosted by Unconditional Love Fellowship
July 10 Friday: 9am-12pm and 2pm-4:30pm
July 11 Saturday: 9am-12pm and 2pm-4pm