Men’s Retreats
Challenging Men to
Chase After God
Relax
Relate
Connect with guys from your family, church, small group, or workplace while being encouraged in your faith.
Be Real
West Michigan Men’s Retreats
2024 Dates, Speakers, Bands
Session 1
October 18-20, 2024
Status: Registration Open
Speaker: Bryan Marvel
Speaker | Pastor | Author
https://www.bryanmarvel.com/Bryan has been speaking even before he stepped into pastoral ministry in 2007. With seventeen years of speaking experience, Bryan has met thousands of people struggling with a condition he calls spiritual amnesia - a condition where people forget who God has created them to be and, therefore, find themselves drifting through life without a strong sense of purpose and calling.
He’s spoken at camps, retreats, and conferences in different parts of the country, all while serving as a pastor of a local church. Currently, he serves as the Lead Pastor of Meadowbrook Church, where he has been since 2016.
His messages help break the cycle of spiritual amnesia in people’s lives and bring a renewed conviction around their spiritual identity that helps them fulfill their God-given destiny.
In addition to speaking, Bryan has published articles in various magazines and online publications. He wrote and self-published a nine-week devotional called A Journey to the Cross and an ebook titled Unstuck: Getting a Jumpstart on Your Spiritual Growth.
Bryan graduated from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School in 2007 with an MDiv. He lives in Milwaukee, WI, with his wife, Becky, and their three daughters, Kate, Emma, and Lucy.
Worship: Paul Riemersma
Session 2
October 25-27, 2024
Status: Registration Open
Speaker: Jimmy Gretzinger
Speaker | Producer | Outdoorsman
https://michiganoutofdoorstv.com/Jimmy Gretzinger grew up in the northwestern part of our great state in the town of Ludington. He was always on the water or in the woods growing up and learned many of his outdoor passions from his father and friends. After high school Jimmy was off to Michigan State University where he received a degree in audio and video production. Once an opening became available Jimmy jumped at the chance to join the Michigan Out of Doors team in 1998. In 2001 Jimmy became the Executive Producer of the show and loves the chance to travel the state and highlight the sportsmen and women of Michigan.
His interests in the outdoors are varied as you may imagine, getting to dabble in all the outdoor pursuits. However, of late the spring turkey season and chasing grouse and woodcock have seemed to really light his fire. Of course deer hunting in all its forms holds a special spot for this Michigan hunter. Growing up on Lake Michigan means that summers were the time to fish, and getting to travel all over the state has really broadened his fishing horizons a lot over the years.
Jimmy’s job is to keep the show current, fresh, up to date and educational to the Michigan Sportsmen and Women. With a rich history behind him tracing back to the early 50’s he has his hands full trying to keep Michigan Out of Doors the premier outdoor show in the state. But, what a fun challenge to have, and what a great state to do it in.
Worship Band: Matt Seaver
Interviews With Jimmy
Retreat Rates
Commuter
Features:
- Self-provided housing for your group.
- See www.thinkdunes.com for Cabin rentals and other local accommodations.
- Attendees must be 16+ Years
On-Campus
Features:
- Cabins, Lodge, Or Retreat Center Housing
- Most rooms sleep 12-16 guests
No Linens Provided - Bathrooms and Showers located in housing unit
- Housing assigned by Grace Staff
- Attendees must be 16+ Years
Hotel
Features:
- Hotels In Mears-Hart Area
- Hotel Priced at 2 People Per Room
- Linens Provided
- Full Bathroom
- Attendees must be 16+ Years
- Add $75 For Single Occupancy
Retreat Activities and Games
Adventure
- Laser Tag
- Climbing Tower
- Horseback Riding (Extra Cost, $25)
Shoot
- Rifle Range
- Trap Shooting Range
- Pistol Range
- Bring Your Own Gun or Use One Of Ours
Learn
- Four Powerful Sessions
- Topical Workshops
- Morning Devotionals
Manly Things
- Hearty Snacks
- Saturday MAN FEAST
- Man Games Team Competition
Additional Resources – Promotional Materials
Men’s Retreat Church Promotional Video
MR Information Packet
Men’s Retreat Logo (White)
Men’s Retreat Logo (Blue)
Grace Adventures Logo
October 18-20th Slides
October 18-20th Bulletin Insert
October 25-27th Slides
October 25-27th Bulletin Insert
Tentative Schedule
Friday
6:30-7:45 Registration / Move-In / Snack
8:00 Session 1
9:30 Evening Activities, Activity Sign-Ups
11:00 Courtesy Quiet Hours
Saturday
7:30 Breakfast
9:15 Session 2
11:00 MAN GAMES Competition and Workshops
12:00 Lunch
1:30 Free-Time Activities & Workshops
5:30 Dinner
7:00 Session 3
9:00 Evening Activities
11:00 Courtesy Quiet Hours
Sunday
7:30 Breakfast
9:15 Session 4
11:30 Pack and Depart
Testimonies of Impact
Cancellation Policy
Upon registration, a $25.00 Non-Refundable deposit is due per reservation.* Any cancellations will forfeit that deposit.
Canceling spots within 45 days of the retreat, you are obligated to 60% of your retreat fee
Canceling spots within 14 days of the retreat, you are obligated to the full retreat fee.