Men's Retreat
April 25th-27th
Why Attend Men's Retreat
The River of Life church men’s retreat offers a new and unique opportunity to get away for a weekend and engage in a powerful weekend that promises to be fun, relaxing and motivating. Are you looking to renew your faith, find hope, relax and recharge, or be challenged and encouraged by understanding who God calls us to be as men? What to be more intentional about what kind of legacy you will leave behind? This retreat is for you.
Guest Speaker
Neal Grogan is the Aftercare Manager and Chaplain of the Mighty Oaks Foundation. Neal grew up in Dallas where he married his childhood sweetheart, Britney, in 2010.
Neal served in the USMC as an infantryman and in combat operations in Afghanistan. Upon returning he struggled with PTSD. The gospel was brought into focus for Neal in the midst of his struggle with PTSd and led to a passion for sharing the hope of Christ with veterans and active service members. As a result of this experience, Neal served as a pastor and church planter next to Fort Hood in Texas to serve active-duty personnel until July of 2024 before moving to Conroe to serve with Mighty Oaks. He graduated from the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor with a bachelor of Christian Ministry and from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary with an M.Div. in Biblical Counseling.
Neal and Britney have four children: Michael, Titus, Sarai, and Zion.
What to expect
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Worship
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Fellowship and networking: Connect with likeminded Christian men and build friendships.
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Relax and Recharge: The Cane Ridge West Lodge in Lincoln offers a beautiful mountain retreat location where mountain trails and river fishing are at your disposal.
Weekend Schedule
Friday:
7 - 10 pm - Check-in & Pizza
8:30 pm - Announcements
7 - 11 pm - Fellowship around the bonfire
Saturday:
8:30 - 9:30 am - Breakfast
9:45 - 10 am - Worship
10 am - Speaker Neal Grogan
12 pm - Lunch
1-5 pm - Free Time (Hiking, fishing, etc.)
5:30 - 6:30 pm - Steak Dinner
7 pm - Speaker Neal Grogan (at firepit)
Sunday:
8:30 - 9:30 am - Lite Breakfast
9:45 - 10 am - Worship
10 am - Speaker Neal Grogan - Final Challenge
Pack up and clean lodge.