2025 Summer Conference
August 3-8, 2025
On Second Thought: Reconsidering Often Used Verses
Speakers: Dan Gross, Tracy Plessinger, and Keith Shoop
Children's Lessons: Defining Common Bible Words
We're excited to announce that we will be hosting our first summer conference starting August 3rd and running thru August 8th at Kamp Kenwood in Chippewa Falls, WI. Details can be found on our "Summer Camp" tab above. Please know that given limited space, you must register in advance. The link to register is below. We will also be emailing the schedule out once it is completed so if you aren't ready to commit to attending, you can join our mailing list or follow us on Facebook to learn more.
- We can check into camp starting at 3:00pm on Sunday, August 3rd, and need to check out by 10am on Friday, August 8th.
- The suggested donation for the week is $100 per person. Thanks to some generous pre-camp donations, funding is available for those who may not be able to donate. Simply put, we want you there and money shouldn't be a deterant. Any amount, small or big, will be used to further the ministry.
- Any funds raised beyond the cost to run the camp will be held in escrow to fund future camp opportunities.
- While this is not a youth camp, there will be youth programming each day. We're planning youth Bible studies, crafts, waterfront time, game time, sing time, etc. Much of this will be during the afternoon free time. During these times, families can stick together, or we'll have dedicated staff to supervise the children.
- Lodging and three meals per day will be included in the "suggested donation".
- We'll have two sessions between 9:45-11:45am dedicated to Bible teaching.
- Dan Gross will lead the teaching to the adults, with assistance from other preachers. The full speaker lineup will be announced once we finalize it.
- My wife, Jessica, and myself will lead the teaching to the youth, with assistance from a select group of staff.
- There will also be an evening session for special music, presentations, Bible studies, etc.
- We will have Q&A sessions, as well as a box to deposit questions.
- We will also be having informal, "picnic table" and "campfire" discussions for the adults, which will allow you to be a part of the conversation.
- Nightly youth campfires will also be provided where we'll sing songs and discuss the topics discussed at the day's Bible study as well as answering the children's questions.
- Kamp Kenwood has four cabins with 20 beds, and two bathrooms/showers in each cabin. At least one cabin will be specified for each gender. There is also a "staff cabin" that will mostly be reserved for staff but we may have some ability to house those with special needs. Please reach out to us to discuss.
- Of the remaining two cabins, larger families will have the option of partnering with other families to occupy an entire cabin. If that space isn't used, then we'll be able to spread those in the male/female cabins out.
- Tent camping, as well as RVs and trailers, are allowed and encouraged. Tents are allowed at no cost. RVs and trailers are charged an extra $15 per night. However, there is only so much room for trailers so sign up early if that is your plan. Also, if you plan to pull in a trailer, there is a fair chance you won't have easy access to an electrical outlet. The camp is adjacent to Wissota State Park, which also offers various camping opportunities.
- The nearest hotels:
*Riverstone Suites - (715) 873-9770
*Cobblestone Hotel & Suites - (715) 720-0355
*AmericInn - (715) 861-1142
*Country Inn & Suites - (715) 861-4643
*Americas Best Value Inn - (715) 723-2281
8-9am - Breakfast is Served
9:30am - Sing Time
9:45-11:45am - Bible Teaching
Noon - Lunch
1-4pm - Adults - Bible Discussions
Youth - Crafts, Games, and Swim Time
5:30pm - Dinner
7pm - Sing Time, Youth Skits, and Special Presentations
7:30pm - Nightly Bible Message
8:15pm - Campfires
First off, here’s what not to bring:
- Alcohol, firearms, and other weapons. These are specified by our insurance carrier as items that will void the policy. If you plan to smoke cigarettes or use other nicotine products, we’d ask that you do it in a manner that is not disruptive and properly dispose of any items.
- While we expect each parent to ensure that they and their children are dressed modestly, we would suggest leaving revealing clothes at home. Generally speaking, if you wouldn’t walk into a church with a portion of skin exposed, it’s best not to do so at camp. Same goes for skin-tight clothing.
- There is very limited access to Wi-Fi internet. We’ll have plenty to do to keep kids busy so there won’t be a need for laptops, tablets, smartphones, etc.
What to bring:
- King James Bible (All teaching will be done from this Bible. Extras will be available if you forget yours.)
- Flashlight
- Bug Spray and Sunscreen
- Warm Clothes
- Sleeping Bag or Other Bedding
- Pillow
- Swimwear
- Shower/Beach Sandals
- Towels and Wash Cloths
- Soap and Shampoo
- Shoes for Hiking and Athletics
- A Fan and Extension Cord
*A full packing list will be provided prior to the week of camp.
**Access to do laundry will be limited to only emergency situations.