About 121 Retreat

Refine. Refresh. Renew.

121 Retreat exists to see ministry staff renewed in their faith, refined in their purpose, and refreshed in their perspective.

Our Story

We believe God was preparing 121 Ministry long before we came up with the idea. For over ten years, we've volunteered in a variety of ministry roles, including teaching Sunday school, hosting college student groups, leading young married groups, and prayer ministry. Throughout our marriage, our prayer has been from Isaiah 6:8- "Here I am. Send me!" In 2020, we began to feel a call to move from Alabama to Colorado. While this move was unexpected, we walked in obedience with full trust that the Lord had gone before us and had something wonderful in store.

Colorado has changed our lives. Immersing ourselves in the outdoors has transformed the way we see God. We regularly experience awe-inspiring beauty, power, and communion with the Spirit by getting out in His creation. 121 Retreat provides us with the opportunity to combine our heart for ministry leadership with our passion for the outdoors by creating space for visitors to encounter God. We believe that, just like in our lives, God is preparing a way for ministry leaders to encounter His presence in a life-changing way and we are honored to help facilitate that.

Meet The Team

Ryan Haskins

Founder & Director of Operations

Ryan is passionate about encountering the Lord through the outdoors, whether that is backcountry snowboarding, climbing 14ers, or camping. Ryan has worked for the past eight years as a Physical Therapist and he looks forward to applying that knowledge to programming and guiding 121 Retreat's outdoor activity programs.

Megan Haskins

Founder & Hospitality Coordinator

Megan is passionate about supporting others on their journey to encounter the Lord and walk in their calling with bold confidence. She has nearly ten years of professional experience in design thinking, change management, and curriculum development and is excited to put that experience to work in creating and executing transformational experiences at 121 Retreat.

Neal Seiwert

Founding Board Member

Neal is a seasoned pastor and church planter with 12 years of ministry experience, specializing in teaching, preaching, and training leaders. He is blessed with his wife, Hailee, and together they raise their three daughters: Evelyn, Jessie, and Clara. Outside of ministry, Neal has a deep passion for the outdoors, enjoying activities like hiking, golfing, and snowboarding.

Jillian Bielamowcz

Founding Board Member, Treasurer

Jillian is a Colorado native who grew up exploring the mountains and developed a deep appreciation for the great outdoors. She has spent the majority of her professional career in public accounting. As a CPA, she is excited to use her business experience to help 121 Retreat maximize its impact. Jillian is actively involved in her Church community as well as raising her two daughters.

Statement of Beliefs

The Trinity

We believe in one God, eternally existent in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Each person of the Trinity is fully God, co-equal and co-eternal, sharing in the same divine essence. The Father, the creator of all things, sent the Son, Jesus Christ, who is fully God and fully man, to redeem humanity through His death and resurrection. The Holy Spirit empowers believers to live in accordance with God's will and equips them for service in His Kingdom.

John 1:1-5, John 10:30, Matthew 28:18-20

The Bible is the Living Word of God

We affirm that the Bible is the inspired, infallible, and authoritative Word of God. It is the ultimate guide for faith and practice, revealing God's character, His redemptive plan for humanity, and His call for us to live in obedience to Him. The Scriptures, both Old and New Testaments, are relevant for all generations and provide wisdom, comfort, and instruction for every aspect of life.

Hebrews 4:12