Yeshotsav - Retreat Schedule - Bridges International

Yeshotsav Retreat schedule & Program

What to Expect

This year’s theme is Moving from Striving to Sonship. Together, we will learn from Romans 8 and be reminded that the Christian life is not about earning God’s favor through effort or religious performance. Instead, it is about living as beloved sons and daughters, empowered by the Spirit and secure in the finished work of Christ. Yeshotsav (“Jesus celebration”) is an incredibly unique retreat, where you will be surrounded by fellow believers who also come from Hindu backgrounds.

Each day, you can expect devotional teaching to strengthen your faith, testimonies from fellow Hindu background believers, and meaningful times of prayer and worship in your native language. We will also offer workshops designed to equip you to be a blessing to your family members, coworkers, and peers. In addition, there will be plenty of free time for fellowship, team building, and recreation at Twin Oaks Ranch, including swimming, canoeing, organized games, and campfires.

Our prayer is that God will meet you in powerful ways as you step away from the busyness of daily life to rest in your identity as part of God’s family, and that when you return home, your faith will continue to flourish as you live confidently as a beloved child of God.

This Year’s Speaker: Pastor Ashwin Ramani

About Ashwin

Ashwin assumed the role of Lead Pastor of West Park Church in 2024. Raised in a Hindu family in India, he is the first in his family lineage to become a follower of Jesus Christ. Since immigrating to Canada with his wife Aboli in 2009, Ashwin has dedicated himself to ministering in a multiethnic context, driven by a deep desire to see people come to faith in Jesus Christ and draw closer in their walk with Him. Prior to coming to London, Ashwin served on the pastoral staff of Centre Street Church in Calgary for thirteen years.

Ashwin is committed to proclaiming the unchanging truth of the Bible without compromise. As Lead Pastor, he provides vision and direction so West Park can shine the light of Jesus brightly in the city of London and beyond. Ashwin graduated with a Doctor of Ministry degree from Asbury Theological Seminary in Kentucky. He did his graduate work at Ambrose Seminary in Calgary, Alberta.

Other Interests

Outside of ministry, Ashwin finds joy in spending time outdoors with his wife and four children, cherishing moments of being together as a family. As a Cricket enthusiast, Ashwin’s love for the sport shines through as he cheers for the Indian Cricket team with fervour. He is also an avid student of world religions and loves talking about Jesus with people of different faiths.