Revive Founders

Revive Women’s Retreat is a para-church women’s ministry that exists to offer women a meaningful in-person revival experience with God that will renew the mind, refresh the body, and restore the soul. We primarily serve women in Minnesota (Twin Cities + North) and into Eastern Wisconsin. We love to partner with local churches, local businesses, and local women’s organizations that support our mission to share the Good News of the Gospel through meaningful biblical content, exercise/movement sessions, and craft workshops.

We are not affiliated with any specific local church, but we love to come alongside local churches and over the years, many local churches have included our events on their women’s ministry calendar. Our events are open to any women or groups that would like to attend! To learn more about our mission, values, and statement of faith, keep scrolling!

  • Elizabeth Fry, Founder

    Elizabeth is mama to three kiddos and has been married to her hubby for 15 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.

    Seven years ago, she left her corporate job to stay home with her kids & through this humbling season of change, God called her to serve in women’s ministry together with her sisters (Stephanie + Catie!) to encourage women through writing, worship, and in-person community gatherings such as this Revive Retreat.

    She is a devotion writer, retreat host, & also serves as a worship leader & speaker for various women’s events. Elizabeth would love to partner & work with you on your next women’s event - email her directly: elizabeth@revivemnretreat.com

  • Stephanie Linehan, Events Manager

    Stephanie has been married to her best friend and enthusiastic lover-of-life husband for 11 years. She spends most of her time at home with their three boys and new baby girl!

    In her 10 minutes of free time a week (wink), Steph loves to bake, play piano, go for runs (although that has become difficult the past few years with numerous pregnancies), and take long naps.

    She volunteers at her church through their Mom’s Group and Worship Team and has a passion for moms and creating an atmosphere where they can feel seen, heard, and not alone in the struggles they may be facing.

  • Catie Penning, Community Manager

    Catie is wife to her college sweetheart (going on 12 years!), mama of their three little ones, two beagle pups, and younger sister to Stephanie & Elizabeth.

    A former insurance professional, she now spends her days raising & teaching her children; doing worship at her church; and volunteering in her community. Her heart is for God's incredible & unchangeable truth to be revealed to each person who is searching for more of Him. And for His love to overwhelm each of us so completely that we can't help but fall more in love with Him & His people.

    Follow Catie for worship + inspiration over on Instagram!