Check In - 4:00 PM - Friday, March 27th Check Out - 10:00 AM - Sunday, March 29th (Sessions end at noon) Address - Christian Retreat Conference Center 1200 Glory Way Blvd Bradenton, FL 34212 Website: Christian Retreat Conference Center Directions to Christian Retreat Conference Center Christian Retreat Conference Center is located in Bradenton, Florida, about 15 miles east of I 75 and easily accessible from the interstate. Take I 75 to Exit 220, head east on State Road 64 for approximately 15 miles, then follow the signs to the conference center. WiFi Information TBD Smoking There are designated smoking areas. Christian Retreat Conference Center is a smoke-free campus; however, they are aware that smokers are attending. Please smoke in the designated areas only. Activities There are plenty of activities to enjoy around the conference center, including outdoor games, swimming, and kayaking. Equipment like balls and kayaks are available to rent at the front desk. Stop by the front desk at Miracle Manor for more details. Shared Space We are guests in this facility. Let’s get invited back. Please be courteous to any other guests or staff members. Check Out Information Make sure your bags are loaded up and you have everything out of your room by 10:00 AM on Sunday. Sessions do not end until Noon, but everything needs to be out of your room. We can store luggage in our main meeting area. As the Boy’s Scouts say, “Leave No Trace”. Let’s leave the facility in good order. We could always use a few hands loading up at the end. Quiet Hours CRCC has quiet hours from 10 PM until 8 AM.

Please complete this form to help us coordinate transportation from the Sarasota/Tampa airport to the conference venue, and some return trips as well. While we will make every effort to accommodate as many attendees as possible, transportation availability is limited and cannot be guaranteed for everyone. We are scheduling group pickups and drop-offs at designated times. Your submission will assist us in planning these arrangements effectively. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. Transportation Form

(Schedule subject to change) 4:00 - 5:30 PM - Check In 5:30 - 6:00 PM - Welcome Word - Majesty - Michael Fashoda 6:00 - 6:50 PM - Dinner - Dining Room 7:00 - 7:50 PM - Worship / Opening Session - Majesty - Will & Maribeth Motosicky 8:00 - 8:50 PM Breakout Session #1 Uprooting Lies and Planting Seeds of Truth - Majesty - Patti Ludwigson After 16 years of sobriety, I discovered that my recovery had been built on false ideas about God and my identity, which led to deep depression and ultimately relapse. Now with over 20 years of sobriety and a life grounded in Jesus and God’s truth, I share how true freedom and a renewed identity transformed my recovery into something greater than I ever imagined. Healthy Leaders - Shekinah - Anthony Bryant This session encourages pastors and leaders to see personal care, including their marriage, family, and health, as biblical stewardship that protects their witness and sustains long term ministry. Rooted in the Steps - Great Shepherd - Stevie Boyarski God created us with the ability to laugh and enjoy life. This session explores a biblical approach to the 12 Steps with honesty, humility, and a healthy sense of humor. Together, we will look at how joy and truth can work hand in hand in the recovery journey. Come prepared to laugh! Rooted in Worship - Chapel- Worship Team This session explores the challenges of introducing corporate worship to individuals in recovery who may be experiencing it for the first time. We will begin with a brief overview of common barriers and misconceptions, followed by a panel discussion on making worship accessible and meaningful. It is also a chance to connect with other worship team members in the Movement. New Location: Building a Team - Alpha/Omega - Max Ingram & Mitch Thompson Launching a new Recovery Church location starts with building the right team, not just organizing a program. This session will explore how spiritually healthy, aligned teams create strong campuses through ownership, cultural alignment, and clear mission. Participants will learn practical ways to identify culture carriers, define early leadership roles, and avoid common mistakes when launching new locations. 9:00 - 9:50 PM - Worship / Main Session - Majesty - Phil (Rooted - Vision) 10:00 PM - Connection / Head to Bed

(Schedule subject to change) 7:00 - 7:50 AM Morning Devotional (optional) - Majesty - Chuck McCarthy NA Meeting (optional) - Shekinah - Ray Ramos 8:00 - 8:50 AM - Breakfast - Dining Room 9:00 - 9:50 AM - Worship / First Session - Majesty - Stevie B (Rooted in Rooms / Big Book) 10:00 - 10:50 AM - Breakout Session #2 Rooted in Faith & Certainty - Majesty - Laura McCarthy This session explores the journey from simply knowing about God to truly resting in the love and care of our Good Good Father. Creating A Calling Culture - Shekinah - Jeremy Stevens To reach those who will not attend our services, we must mobilize according to a calling that comes from Jesus. Strategy, ministry plans, and evangelism tools have their place, but come discuss how we can be deployed by Jesus to be his church in every crack of our city. Supernatural Synergy - Great Shepherd - Robert Nelson Followers of Jesus move through many stages of growth, yet God gives every believer the same powerful gifts, His Spirit, His Word, and His Church. This session explores how those gifts help us stay rooted in our faith while experiencing the transformation Jesus promises. Together we will look at how disciples at any stage can grow deeper and invite others to join the journey of following Christ Nuts or Fruit? - Chapel - Bob Cluckey What you’re rooted in shapes everything you produce. In this session, we will explore whether our lives are bearing lasting fruit or just staying busy, and how being deeply rooted in Christ leads to real transformation. Come discover what it looks like to be planted in the right source so your life can truly flourish. New Location: Getting Rooted in Kingdom of God - Alpha/Omega - T Freeman The arrival of the reign of God is Jesus' gospel and central teaching topic. Learn how to make the Kingdom the basis and goal of your step work, for yourself and your sponsees. Learn how to evangelize with the Good News that Jesus said would be preached "throughout the whole world." 11:00 - 11:50 AM - Rooted in Weather - Majesty - George Lynch 11:50 - 12:50 PM - Lunch 1:00 - 1:50 PM - Breakout Session #3 Co-Vocational - Majesty - Brad Brisco Covocational (Covo) church planting and ministry is more than just about finances. It's both a new way and an old way of thinking for how God calls and releases the entire dody of Christ to mission. In this session, Brad will unpack the theology, philosophy, and benefits of the Bivo/Covo ministry and share stories of how church planters and pastors today are making an impact both in their marketplace vocation and through the church. Rooted in God's Promises - Shekinah - Doug King This sermon explores the connection between change and growth, using the idea of being “transplanted” into new environments while learning to become rooted in something stronger than before, God’s promises. Rooted in Prayer - Great Shepherd - David Sutton Most people struggle with having a prayer life. Discover how to move from a on-again, off-again connection. Learn about breaking the distractions and capturing a clear and fulfilling focus.  New Location: Resources - Chapel - Max Ingram Launching a new Recovery Church location is exciting—but you don’t have to start from scratch. This session will highlight key resources, online tools, and practical supports available to help leaders launch and sustain healthy ministries. Learn where to find the materials, connections, and guidance that can help your location grow with confidence. Step Study - Alpha/Omega - Jeff Waycott 2:00 - 2:50 PM - Breakout Session #4 Rooted in the Church - Majesty - Philip Dvorak Are we just a meeting—or are we the Church? This session calls leaders to embrace Recovery Church as a true expression of the Church and to lead with clarity, humility, and a commitment to becoming a fuller reflection of the Bride of Christ. Rooted in the Word(s) - Shekinah - Andy Blair This session will explore how the actual words of Scripture shape and define our recovery, not just in theory but in daily life. We will challenge the idea of a “PSV Big Book” (Partially Surrendered Version) and how selective surrender keeps us stuck. Together, we will look at what it means to fully trust and live by the Word, not a watered down version of it. Rooted to Bear Fruit - Great Shepherd - Chris Menchini This session explores how what we are rooted in shapes our hearts, our thoughts, and ultimately the fruit our lives produce. Jesus teaches that every tree is known by its fruit, and we will trace that fruit back to the roots of the heart and mind, examining the difference between being rooted in self versus Christ, confronting unhealthy roots and idols of the heart, and learning how surrender to the Spirit leads to renewed thinking and lasting, godly fruit. New Location: Recovery Church... Legal! - Chapel - T Freeman An overview of legal requirements and best practices regarding legal formation and governance, and related matters. Facilitated by T. Freeman who practices law in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. Step Study - Alpha/Omega - Jeff Waycott 3:00 - 5:00 PM - Activities / Break 3:00 - 4:00 PM - Campus Leads Meeting - Shekinah - Philip Dvorak 5:00 - 5:50 PM - Dinner 6:00 - 6:50 PM Breakout Session #5 How to Start A Fat Book Study - Majesty - Rick S This session will walk through how to start and lead a Fat Book Study in a clear and practical way. It will also cover various meeting types and what biblical recovery really is, helping you understand how it goes beyond behavior change to true heart transformation through Christ. Rooted in Testimony - Shekinah - George Lynch This session offers practical guidance on how to clearly and authentically share your testimony, helping others hear the story of what God has done in your life. Build Your House on the Rock - Great Shepherd - Wendy Noll A solid foundation is essential for any build, and wise builders learn to root their lives in the Word of God, trusting that the Lord builds the house. In this session, Wendy explores the biblically inspired inner workings of the twelve steps, revealing how surrendering the illusion of control and plugging into the power of God becomes the true foundation for lasting recovery. Should I Stay or Should I Grow? - Chapel - Lyle Fried This session explores how to stay deeply rooted in God while stepping into new opportunities and seasons He is calling you toward. Participants will learn how to remain connected to His presence and promises while embracing growth and change. New Location: Rethinking Formats for Recovery Church - Alpha/Omega - Mitch Thompson Explore dynamic strategies for structuring your services to maximize both spiritual impact and community support. Whether you’re fine-tuning an existing service or designing one from scratch, this session provides the tools to objectively evaluate and evolve your programming to better connect with and equip your congregation. 7:00 - 7:40 PM - RCI Graduation - Majesty 7:50 - 8:50 PM - Worship / Main Session - Majesty - Dan Cornide (Rooted in the Gospel) 8:50 - 9:50 PM - Worship/Communion/Prayer - Majesty - T Freeman 9:50 PM - Campfire / Head to Bed

(Schedule subject to change) 7:00 - 7:50 AM Morning Devotional - Majesty - Angel & Dawn Villalobos AA Meeting (optional) - Shekinah - Jeff Jakobeit 8:00 - 8:50 AM - Breakfast 9:00 - 9:50 AM Breakout Sessions #6 Rooted in the Vine: A Deeper Way to Recovery - Majesty - George Schuurman This session shares a testimony and encouragement from John 15 about what it means to remain in the Vine. Together we will reflect on how abiding in Christ leads to a life that produces fruit that truly lasts Rooted in Care - Great Shepherd - Jimmy Braddock This session is a practical training designed to equip you with the basics of caring for people in moments of crisis. This session will help you respond with compassion, wisdom, and confidence while staying grounded and present. You will walk away with simple, effective tools to support others in their most critical moments. Rooted in Faith - Shekinah - Billy Robel Learning to trust God and walking in obedience when it doesn’t make sense. How the enemy attacks faith and how to release faith and usher in the supernatural power of God. Healing Bitter Roots - Chapel - Steve Pennell This session, based on Hebrews 12:15, explores how to identify and remove bitter roots in our ministries. Participants will learn how guarding their hearts protects both their own spiritual health and the people God has entrusted to their care. New Location: Recovery Church Institute - Alpha/Omega - Michael Fashoda 10:00 - 10:50 AM - Worship / Main Session - Majesty - Ray Ramos 11:00 - 11:50 AM - Worship / Closing Session - Majesty - Junior (Rooted in Promise)

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