PAUSE Retreat: Bintan

The Retreat Program

Pause retreat has been designed to focus on several different aspects; Pause, Attend to, Unleash, Savor and Engage (PAUSE). This retreat focuses on refreshing your spiritual connection with yourself and God. In this guided program, you will learn to discover different experiences for yourself. 

Be Still in the Midst of Chaos​

Learn how to deal with distractions and insert important pauses into your daily routine.

Savour the Presence

Our bodies and minds are connected in more ways than we think and taking moments to savour the presence will help to relax and rejuvenate your body.

Engage in Prayer​

With guidance from our retreat director, each exercise has been designed to open your mind, focusing on your spiritual connection to God, yourself, the world and the people that surround you.

About the Spiritual Director:

Alfred Quah works as a full-time ecumenical spiritual director and pastoral counsellor in private practice. He is a member of Spiritual Director International, Evangelical Spiritual Directors Association, as well as Life Direction Singapore and subscribes to their ethical standards and practices. Alfred conducts workshops and retreats both locally as well as overseas.

Alfred holds a Bachelor Degree in Theology (Trinity Theological College, Singapore) and a Master of Arts in Pastoral Counselling (Asbury Theological Seminary, Kentucky, USA). He has undergone a two year Formation Program for Spiritual Director with Life Direction Singapore. He has worked in various capacities in different Churches and Christian organizations for more than 30 years.

About the retreat venue:

de Bintan Villa that offers more than just sun, mountain and lake! They are just a 30-minute land transfer ride from the airport and ferry terminal ensuring you are on the villa within moments of touching down.