About Us
Revive Ministries is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that offers Christian wellness retreats + resources for women that renew the mind, refresh the body, and restore the soul. We primarily serve women in Minnesota (Twin Cities + North) and into Wisconsin. As a non-denominational ministry, we are not affiliated with any one specific church but instead partner with several local churches, businesses, & wellness organizations that support our mission to share the Gospel message of hope and healing to women of all ages within our community and beyond.
Our Team
Elizabeth Fry | Founder + Executive Director
Elizabeth is mama to three kiddos and has been married to her hubby for 17 years. They live a simple, peaceful life out in the country. She adores quiet moments to herself with a cup of coffee and a good book or journal in hand. She also loves composing instrumental music and writing songs in her free time.
Elizabeth is a writer, retreat host, and also serves as a worship leader & speaker for various women’s events. She loves to speak about mind | body | soul restoration, reclaiming our God-created identity, worship, and the power of music and movement to heal our brain and body.
She would love to partner and work with you on your next women’s event - you can download her speaking information HERE or email her directly: elizabeth@revivemnretreat.com
Andi Giovelli | Events Director
Andi has been part of the Revive Retreats leading our stretching + worship movement sessions since our very first retreat in 2020. She is thrilled to be joining our team to now head the planning and day of coordination for each Revive Retreat. Andi is upbeat, energetic, and passionate about carefully curating beautiful retreat experiences that help women experience God’s peace and presence in a new way.
She is especially excited about launching our new Revive Teen Retreat. She loves pouring into young women and hopes that each one leaves feeling seen, supported, encouraged, and challenged. For questions or to connect, email: andi@revivemnretreat.com
Stephanie Linehan | Financial Director
Stephanie has been married to her best friend and enthusiastic lover-of-life husband for almost 15 years. She spends most of her time at home with their three boys and baby girl! In her 10 minutes of free time a week (wink), Steph loves to bake, play piano, and go for runs.
She volunteers at her church on their Worship Team and has a passion especially for young moms and creating an atmosphere where they can feel seen, heard, and not alone in the struggles they may be facing.
With her accounting background, Steph loves handling the annual bookkeeping for Revive and is in her happy place “behind the scenes” managing our Hostess Team at our Revive Retreats making sure the event runs smoothly and everyone has a relaxing, refreshing experience.
Our Board
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Elizabeth Fry
Founder | Chair
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LaRae Klocksien
Vice-Chair
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Celeste O'Connor
Treasurer
Our Mission:
Mind, Body, Soul, Restoration
Our vision is to see hope and healing reignited within the hearts and homes of women of all ages.
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Music
Music stirs the soul. Music awakens something deep within us and invites us to experience the peace and presence of God. Revive Retreats include a time of collective worship at the beginning and end of the day as well as various live instrumental and worship music sets during the day while women are walking around.
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Movement
Movement stimulates growth. At Revive, we encourage women to move throughout the day instead of remaining in one place. Through craft workshops, walking outside, and offering barefoot stretching sessions on the lawn, we incorporate movement into everything we do in order to stimulate growth within mind, body, and soul.
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Messages of Biblical Hope
“I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” - Jesus (John 14:6). We believe that Jesus Christ is the one and only Way to have a restored relationship with our Creator God and that He sends believers the Holy Spirit to empower and equip them. This truth is foundational to everything that is taught at Revive.
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