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Ministry Leaders Conference

A combination of our Engage, Pursuit of Praise, and Pastor Spouse Conferences!

41.2266° N, 75.2676° W

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Mar 01 2027 - Mar 03 2027 - 4 - 7 pm Arrival

Welcome, ministry leaders and spouses, to this place of peace for encouragement, renewal and empowerment! This conference is for worship leaders, youth leaders, senior pastors, and spouses of ministry leaders. There are 3 different tracks to choose from:

 

Worship Leaders Track – Are you looking for ways to revitalize your worship ministry? We will provide you with both hands-on tools and bigger picture resources on how to lead your team well for this key part of church ministry.
Youth Leaders Track – Whether you volunteer for Sunday school, work with youth at a non-profit, or you are a full-time youth pastor, we want to come alongside you and give you tools to succeed. Learn from experienced people who understand youth and have been there before and understand the highs and lows of youth ministry!
Senior Pastors – We know that there is a heavy weight of responsibility to lead a local body of believers. Take time to be encouraged, equipped, and restored alongside others who understand the challenges of pastoral ministry.

 

Package:

  • 2-nights lodging & meals (Monday dinner through Wednesday lunch)
  • Spruce Lodge: $225/room (up to 3 or 4 people)
  • Other Retreat Center Area rooms with private bath:  $189/room (up to 3 or 4 people)
  • Dorm style rooms with central bath: $120/room (up to 2 or 4 people)
  • Youth Campus Cabins (bring your own bedding and towels-will be assigned by gender): $53/person
  • Registration closes on February 19th, 2027
  • March 2nd: $28/person nonrefundable, includes lunch & dinner, Arrive at 9am for program and scheduled activities

Keynote Speaker – Preston Sprinkle

Preston is an international speaker and a New York Times bestselling author, who’s written over a dozen books including Does the Bible Support Same-Sex Marriage? and his most recent book: Exiles: The Church in the Shadow of Empire. Preston currently serves as the president of The Center for Faith, Sexuality & Gender, an organization that equips Christians to engage questions about faith, sexuality & gender with theological faithfulness and courageous love. And he’s also the president of Theology in the Raw, which includes the popular “Theology in the Raw” podcast and the annual “Exiles in Babylon” conference.

Worship – Jamal Sarikoki

Jamal Sarikoki is a skilled organist, pianist, violinist, vocalist and conductor with a passion for creating powerful worship experiences. He recently took on a new role as Director of Classic Worship at Christ Church in Oakbrook, Illinois, and had previously served as Minister of Music & Worship at Venice Presbyterian Church, Florida. Jamal has helped the congregations he’s worked with to experience significant growth in choral ministry participation and worship attendance.

Breakouts – TBD

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