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WHAT
Youth Pastors’ Retreat! Youth Pastors' Retreat, is for all youth pastors and spouses as well as all lay youth leaders and spouses who lead a youth ministry. We will be gathering on November 20-22, 2025 at Lake Geneva.
You will find it to be a great time of inspiration, encouragement, dreaming, relaxing and connection. We would love have you join us along with other youth pastor’s from around MN!
WHERE
Lake Geneva Christian Center
605 Birch Ave
Alexandria, MN 56308
YPs and their spouse will be staying in the new Legacy Lodge or Kingsriter Retreat Center. The first 16 couples to sign up will stay in the Legacy Lodge!
WHEN
Thursday, November 20 - Saturday, November 22
-Check-in on Thursday starts at 4:00 pm at the Legacy Lodge lobby.
-Our first scheduled event is the opening banquet at 7:30 pm on Thursday; dismissal is on Saturday at 11:00 am.
PRICE
$200 per person ($400 per couple)
Late Registrants: $215 ($430 per couple) for registrations received after November 1.
Meals, lodging, and activities are included in the registration fee.
CHILDCARE
Childcare for infants (children 1 year or younger) will be provided during all sessions. Please indicate when you register if you will require childcare.
NEWCOMERS' WELCOME
First-year youth pastors/leaders & those who have moved into the Minnesota District within the last year, are invited to our annual Newcomers’ Welcome. We will meet at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 20 at The Lure in Alexandria, MN just a ten minute drive from Lake Geneva. Joining us will be the Executive Youth Committee and their spouses. Don’t miss this opportunity for MSM to buy your lunch and to enjoy a great time of fellowship and introductions!
REGISTRATION
REGISTER HERE
Contact msm@mnaog.org for any questions. To avoid late fees, register on or before November 1.
Youth Pastors’ Retreat 2025 Schedule
Childcare will be open 15 min before every session in a side room. Thursday
1:00 PM - Newcomers' Lunch - The Lure in Alexandria
4:00-6:30 PM - Check-in - Legacy Lodge Lobby at Lake Geneva
7:30 PM - Opening Banquet - Phil Johnson - Cafeteria
10:00 PM - Late Night Activities - Pool, Hot Tub, Gym & Game Room by Geneva Java (Geneva Java will not be open)
Friday
8:00 AM-9:00 AM - Breakfast - Cafeteria
9 AM - Session 1 - Gary Garcia - Le Homme Dieu Room
10:30 AM - Breakout Sessions 1 - Various rooms
- Special note : Pastor’s Wives Session
11:30 AM - Breakout Sessions 2 - Various rooms
12:30 PM - Lunch - Pizza Ranch in Alexandria
After Lunch - Free Time
6:30 PM - Dinner - Cafeteria
7:30 PM - Session 2 - Gary Garcia - Le Homme Dieu Room
10:00 PM - Late Night Activities - Pool, Hot Tub, Gym & Game Room by Geneva Java (Geneva Java will not be open)
Saturday
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM - Breakfast - Cafeteria
9:30 AM - Session 3 - Gary Garcia - Le Homme Dieu Room
11:00 AM - Head Home! (Check-out at Legacy Lodge lobby for key deposits)