“Your word is a lamp for my feet,
a light on my path.”
An immersive retreat that has transformed thousands of lives over more than twenty-four years. Come and experience it for yourself.
There is something special about stepping away from the pace of everyday life and giving your full attention to the Word of God.
Over six days, we journey through the entire Bible from Genesis to Revelation using the dramatised NIV audio Bible. Together, we move through every book of Scripture, listening, reflecting, sharing meals, having conversations, and taking in the beauty of God's story as a community.
As the Bible unfolds from beginning to end, you begin to see how every part points to God's faithfulness and the hope found in Jesus. For many, this retreat becomes a deeply life-changing experience. There is something powerful about hearing the whole story of Scripture in such an intentional way. Hearts are softened, perspectives shift, faith is renewed, and people often leave with a deeper understanding of God and a lasting hunger for His Word. Long after the retreat ends, many carry its impact with them into everyday life.
For more than twenty-four years, people from different churches, backgrounds, and seasons of life have come together for this shared experience. Some come knowing the Bible well, others come simply wanting to explore it more deeply. All are welcome.
This is a retreat centred on Scripture, community, and making space to hear God's Word without distraction.
I had a jaw drop when I heard we would read the Bible from Genesis to Revelation in six days. Then I experienced it and never looked back.
Mrs Mokgadi Maseko, BTh — 13-time attendee since 2011per reader — all fees included
Secure your spot with a R500 deposit by 31 July 2026
Balance due before the retreat
Five full days immersed in the Word of God, beginning to end
Saturday closing at 16h00 with the farewell braai to send you off well
Hourly reading blocks with five-minute breaks every hour, one long break mid-afternoon, and a solid meal each day at 15h00. Every reader moves through the Bible together at the same pace.
| Day | Hours | Meal |
|---|---|---|
| Mon 14 Sept | 12h00 – 22h00 | No meal (arrival day) |
| Tue 15 Sept | 07h00 – 22h00 | ✓ Meal included |
| Wed 16 Sept | 07h00 – 22h00 | ✓ Meal included |
| Thu 17 Sept | 07h00 – 22h00 | ✓ Meal included |
| Fri 18 Sept | 07h00 – 22h00 | ✓ Meal included |
| Sat 19 Sept | 07h00 – 16h00 | ✓ Braai (farewell) |
44 Blende Ave, Roodekrans, Roodepoort, 1724
Included in your contribution. Sleeping at the venue is what makes completing the full read genuinely possible.
Maranatha Conference Centre is conveniently located in the west of Johannesburg. Once registered, Luke will send you full directions and everything you need to know before you arrive.
Registrations, questions, and everything in between — Luke is your person.
Call or WhatsApp Luke to confirm your EFT payment or ask any questions.
For general enquiries about Grace Community Church or the Bible Read Retreat, reach out by email and someone will get back to you.
Structured hourly blocks from early morning to evening with five-minute breaks every hour
Two daily breaks to refresh, stretch and share with fellow readers in a warm community space
Read at the same pace as everyone else, discovering the same passages together in real time
A solid meal between 15h00 and 16h00 daily, with snacks you bring yourself throughout the day
Celebrate completing the entire Bible together with a joyful Saturday braai to close the retreat
Gentle accountability from fellow readers to help everyone stay the full course together
Experience Scripture through ear, eye and marking — a uniquely immersive way to engage the Word
Disconnect from daily life and give yourself fully to six days of focused, transformative reading
Pack light but smart. Here is everything you need to make the most of your six days.
A printed NIV Bible is essential. All readers follow at the same pace using the same translation.
Marking as you listen is central to the experience. Bring multiple colours to capture what stands out.
Towels are not provided at the venue. Please bring your own for the duration of the six-day stay.
Keep energy levels up during reading sessions with snacks and sweets to enjoy at your desk.
Bring all the personal items you would need for a six-night stay away from home.
Sitting, standing and gentle movement is allowed during reading. Dress comfortably for long focused sessions.
Spaces are limited. You can secure your spot with a R500 deposit now and pay the remaining R2,000 before the retreat — or pay the full R2,500 upfront. Either way, let Luke know once you have paid.
⚠ Deposits must be received by Friday 31 July 2026 to secure your place.
Payment Reference
Your full name — e.g. “John Smith BR26”Pay a R500 deposit to secure your spot, with the remaining R2,000 due before the retreat — or pay the full R2,500 upfront.
Transfer your chosen amount to the ABSA account using your full name as the reference.
Send proof of payment to Luke on WhatsApp once your transfer is complete.
Luke will confirm your registration and send you all pre-retreat preparation details.
Check in at Maranatha on Monday 14 September from 12h00. Your journey begins.
Fill in your details below and we will be in touch with everything you need to know about the retreat.
Please note: a R500 deposit is required to secure your spot by Friday 31 July 2026.
Spaces are limited. This is one retreat you will never regret attending.
Absolutely, and you are warmly welcomed. Bible Read is for anyone who loves God’s Word, regardless of how much you have read before. Many first-timers describe it as the most impactful spiritual experience of their lives. You do not need prior knowledge, just a willing heart and a commitment to stay the course.
Yes. The R2,500 includes all five nights at Maranatha Conference Centre. You stay on-site so that reading, resting, and community all happen in one place — this is what makes completing the Bible genuinely possible.
One solid meal per day is provided between 15h00 and 16h00, plus two tea and coffee breaks daily. No meal is provided on arrival day (Monday 14 September). Please bring your own snacks and sweets for throughout the day.
Yes, please bring your own printed NIV Bible. All readers follow the same translation. Bring pens and highlighters too — marking the text as you listen is a central and enriching part of the experience.
Reading sessions run from 07h00 to 22h00 in structured hourly blocks with a five-minute break every hour, a tea break mid-morning, a meal break mid-afternoon, and a second tea break in the evening. Everyone reads at the same pace so the community stays together throughout.
The retreat involves partial fasting — one meal a day rather than the usual three. This is by design and helps sharpen focus. You are welcome to supplement with your own snacks and sweets throughout the day.
The programme is to be strictly followed. No reclining during reading. Sitting, standing and gentle movement within the reading space is fine. The community relies on every reader to stay engaged and encourage one another — this shared commitment is what makes the experience so powerful.
Fill in your details and Luke will be in touch to confirm your registration.
Or WhatsApp Luke on +27 73 771 8701
