WINTER RETREAT 2024

Location AND TIME

DaySpring Retreat Center, Bradenton, FL

January 4-6, 2024

Background

"Hope grows stronger when we gather." (Eccl. 4:12; Jer. 29:11; Isa. 40:31)

The original Hebrew text of the Bible sources the words "hope" and "cord" from the same root word "qava" (Strong's H6960), meaning to look for, wait, expect, gather, and bind together.

Young adults are uniquely gifted with time and freedom that may never come again in this life. We gather to remind each other that God has great plans for us, in every stage. We gather to empower each other, wherever we may be placed, to live well, stay strong, and dream on. May we dream with the Lord on how we are to thrive in this season, and not waste a single minute.

Fee

Fees are all-inclusive of room/board, food, and conference tickets

One Night: $80 by 12/30 @ 11:59 EST, $90 by 1/4 11:59 EST

Both Nights: $160 by 12/30 @ 11:59 PM EST, $180 by 1/4 11:59 EST

More information will be emailed upon registration.

 MEET THE SPEAKERS

Pastor Joshua Kim

Plenary Session Speaker

After serving 19 years as a pastor (Korean Baptist Church, Gainesville, FL, and Livingwater Church, Berkeley, CA). Joshua and his wife, Hana, traveled the United States from the west coast to the east coast four times in their camping trailer. Since 2022, they both have been working as teachers at the Educational Pathways Academy in Southwest Florida. They teach students with learning disabilities such as dyslexia. Joshua also founded the Dramagators ministry at University of Florida, and Kayflower Retreat for youth in Florida.

Pastor David Proffitt

Evangelism Session Speaker

Originally from Washington, D.C., Pastor David Proffitt has planted churches all over the world, including Spain, Mexico, California and Virginia. He has also done extensive work with the International Mission Board (IMB), taking his family to do long-term missions in East Asian countries such as China. He is also the author of the discipleship workbook, “Discipleship Course.” He has been with Hill City Church Tampa for over 5 years of their nearly 50 years in ministry. You may find him with his wife Shirley at Dunkin Donuts counseling and sharing their faith in Jesus!

Director Scott Schumacher

Scott Schumacher gave his life to the Lord in 2010 while involved with Cornerstone Christian Church (CCC).  While at CCC, Scott was heavily involved with evangelism and bible studies, taking his testimony and the gospel to the sidewalks of USF (Matt 28:19).

In 2015, Scott became involved with Hill City Church (HCC), where he currently serves within multiple ministries, such as Married Couples, College Students, and Young Adults bible studies.  He also serves with the Stewardship Ministry, caring for and maintaining church facilities.

Scott has served with the United States Marine Corps Reserves since 2006.  Within his military community, he has been called upon to give multiple ceremonial invocations.  He also serves as the lay leader for his company, which has brought him much joy in providing spiritual wisdom and guidance to many of his fellow military members. His time with the military has brought him to truly appreciate soldierly discipline associated with the Kingdom (Eph 6, 2 Tim 2:3-4).

Scott is currently taking classes with Dallas Baptist University to obtain an Advanced Certificate in Christian Ministry.

He is married to Lianna Schumacher and has two daughters, Zeruiah and Xemirah, and one son, Aramiah.  

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