We live in challenging times...

Paul warned Timothy that in the last days perilous times would come. He went on to describe a culture that is eerily similar to the one we live in today, where all virtue and morality has been discarded and people are lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God. 

Paul exhorted the Ephesian church in an earlier letter to redeem the time, because the days are evil. As society around us grows increasingly darker, it is more important than ever that we, the Church, are walking in wisdom and shining forth the light of God.

Join us for a weekend retreat that emphasizes our need to redeem the time and be the Church that is needed in the world today. With great teaching, powerful worship, meaningful fellowship and fun activities, this event is sure to encourage and strengthen you in your walk with the Lord! 

What's Included

Registration includes room and board for Friday evening through Sunday morning, November 1-3, 2024 at Pine Summit Camp in Prescott, AZ. The camp offers bunkhouse-style accommodations along with three meals on Saturday and breakfast on Sunday. A cookout dinner is provided at the amphitheater on Friday night. In addition, you'll receive a retreat t-shirt and notebook along with access to all teaching sessions, workshops and group activities. 

Workshops

The schedule includes two workshop sessions on Saturday after lunch.  This year's topics include:
  • Overcoming Addiction
  • Devotional Life
  • Spiritual Warfare in the Mind
  • Being a Godly Husband

Activities

  • 3-on-3 basketball tournament
  • Cornhole tournament
  • Horseshoes
  • Worship jam session
  • Pool tables

What to Bring

  • Bible
  • Bedding & pillow
  • Towel & toiletries
  • Jacket or sweater
  • Comfy camping chair
  • Flashlight

Register Today

Register online, or download and print a registration form to send by mail.
$150 - General Admission
$100 - Youth (17 and under)

If you sign up by October 4th, you'll be entered into a drawing for a free registration to next year's retreat.
Register Online
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For more information, email: mkern@ccdesertlight.org

Our Speakers

We're excited to bring you this lineup of Arizona Calvary pastors to encourage and challenge you in your Christian walk.

Dean Ceccarelli

CALVARY CHAPEL OF HOLBROOK
Pastor Dean discovered Calvary Chapel in 1986 while stationed at Fort Bragg, NC and became part of CC North Phoenix when he returned home. He moved to Holbrook in 2000 to serve as an assistant pastor and became the senior pastor in 2003.
calvarychapelholbrook.com

Jesse Claycamp

CALVARY NORTH
Pastor Jesse graduated from Calvary Chapel Bible College in 1992 and began ministry at Calvary North the next year.  He served as a missionary in Asia in 2009 before returning to become the senior pastor in 2010.
calvarynorth.com

Joonho Kim

CALVARY CHAPEL OF SAHUARITA
Pastor Joonho was born in Seoul, South Korea and came to the United States in 1981.  He got involved in prison ministry in 1989 and began attending CC Tucson the next year.  In 2001, he began a bible study in Sahuarita as an outreach ministry and a year later, it became CC Sahuarita.
ccos.org

Mike Kern

CALVARY CHAPEL DESERT LIGHT
Pastor Mike grew up in a Pentecostal church in Bullhead City and pastored for 7 years in Sacramento. He returned home in 2004 and shortly after came to Calvary Chapel. In 2010, he began to serve as an assistant pastor and last year, he transitioned to the senior pastor role.
ccdesertlight.org

Isaac Bradford

CALVARY CHAPEL PAYSON
Pastor Isaac grew up in the church and has been a part of Calvary Payson since its beginning.  He taught the youth group and was worship leader for many years. Isaac also served as an associate pastor before taking on the senior pastor role in 2019. 
calvarypayson.com