Monarch Lodge Mission

Monarch Lodge is the name that was thoughtfully selected for our spiritual renewal center. Two main ideas, which are unfolded below, explain the significance of the chosen name.

The name reflects our identity in God’s Kingdom. We are “God’s chosen treasure – priests who are kings, a spiritual ‘nation’ set apart as God’s devoted ones. He called you out of darkness to experience his marvelous light, and now he claims you as his very own. He did this so that you would broadcast his glorious wonders throughout the world” (I Peter 2:9 TPT).

The name brings to mind the monarch butterfly and the total transformation that it undergoes to become what it was ultimately created to be. There is so much to glean from the butterfly’s life cycle. The eggs hatch into caterpillars that don’t do much more than eat in order to grow. Next the caterpillars find a place to attach themselves in order to spin the chrysalis. During the period in the chrysalis, the old body parts of the caterpillar undergo a remarkable transformation, called metamorphosis, to become the beautiful parts that make up the butterfly that will emerge.

We are God’s chosen treasures, part of a royal priesthood that is set apart to expand his kingdom. We all desire to develop in all he has created us to be so we can effectively participate in that expansion. Our development requires ongoing renewal and transformation, which Paul describes so well in Romans 12:2, “Stop imitating the ideals and opinions of the culture around you, but be inwardly transformed by the Holy Spirit through a total reformation of how you think. This will empower you to discern God’s will as you live a beautiful life, satisfying and perfect in his eyes” (TPT). It is our desire at the Monarch Lodge to provide a place for you to spend some focused time in God’s presence for rest, renewal, and/or study, as you seek to develop into all he has created you to be and do. We are also able to provide guidance and coaching if that would be of benefit to you during your stay.