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Mike McGarry is the Founder/Director of Youth Pastor Theologian. He served as a Youth Pastor for 18 years and has two teenagers at home. He is an ordained pastor and earned his Doctor of Ministry degree in “Ministry to Emerging Generations” from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. Mike is the author of Discover: Questioning Your Way to Faith (New Growth Press, 2023), Lead Them to Jesus: A Handbook for Youth Workers (New Growth Press, 2021), A Biblical Theology of Youth Ministry: Teenagers in the Life of the Church (Randall House, 2019), and was a contributor to Gospel-Centered Youth Ministry: A Practical Guide (Crossway, 2017).
All the Redeemer churches! This fall's retreat will be collectively planned and put on by the Redeemer churches. Any non-Redeemer friends are still very much welcome. In fact, we encourage you to bring your friends!
While on campus, students will be staying in cabins and will be fed amply during meal times. A more detailed list of items will be provided at a later time, but some basics include clothes (bring something warm for evening outside activities), tennis shoes, toiletries, any medication, and a bible. Snacks will be provided, but kids can bring money for the camp store and snack bar.
This retreat is an opportunity to unplug from our devices and connect to one another.
Once arriving at Lake Champion on Friday evening electronic devices will be collected from the campers and returned to them again as we depart on Sunday. I realize this is harder for some folks than others, but trust me, this makes the weekend soooo much better! (Note: If a student needs an electronic device periodically for schoolwork, please let me know ahead of time.)
We look forward to having you join the weekend! If you have any questions, please email Will Anderson.
Detailed schedule to come!
We invite you to join us and be part of a community that is making a profound difference in the lives of young people.
The Lake Champion Work Crew will serve in two key areas: mealtime and running activities.
