Missouri District Men’s Retreat
April 24-26, 2025
Pinecrest Camp & Conference Center
THEME: “Finishing Well”
2 Timothy 4:7
SPEAKER: Rev. Mike Palmer
Dr. Michael Palmer serves as district superintendent of the Missouri District Church of the Nazarene. Prior to his election in 2006, he served as senior pastor in Fenton, Missouri; Burlington, Iowa; Cedar Rapids, Iowa; and Ferguson, Missouri. He also served seven years as a full-time evangelist.
He has a B.A. in Religion from MidAmerica Nazarene University, and a Masters of Ministry from Indiana Wesleyan University. He received an honorary Doctorate of Divinity degree from MidAmerica Nazarene University.
Michael serves on the District Superintendent’s Advisory Council for USA/Canada.
Michael, and his wife Mary, have two married children, Mandi and Michael, and five grandchildren. They reside in Bridgeton, Missouri.
DATES: Two Options:
Friday, April 25-Saturday, April 26
Or
Thursday, April 24-Saturday, April 26
(Thursday is lodging only, no meals)
COST
$140 – Friday, April 25-Saturday, April 26
$175 – Thursday, April 24-Saturday, April 26
(Thursday night is lodging only, no meals)
$125 – Camper or RV
Military Discount – 10%
Early Bird Discount of 10% if paid by April 7.
Activities Include: Fishing, Golf Scrabble, Gun Range, Skeet Shooting, Corn Hole Toss, and much more!
The application deadline is April 21, 2025. Pre-registration and full payment are necessary! Only one name per application. You will be refunded in full ONLY IF notified BEFORE April 21 (314-962-8977). No refunds after April 22. However, you may transfer your registration to someone else.
What should I bring?
Bible, pen/pencil, notebook, bed linens, towels, toiletries, comfortable clothing, swim trunks
Teen boys are welcome. Those under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
T-shirts are available while supplies last. The cost is $15. Sizes 2XL and up are $18.
Activities Available: Indoor heated pool, shooting range, skeet shooting (suggested $3-$5 donation), archery, six-acre lake for swimming, fishing, or paddle boats, nature trail adjacent to Mark Twain National Forest, lighted outdoor sand volleyball courts, softball and recreation fields
On Friday there will be a Golf Scramble.
Those planning to participate in the Golf Scramble must sign up when you register here. You pay when you play, but we need a headcount ahead of time.
RETREAT SCHEDULE
FRIDAY
9 am – Registration – Pinecrest Chapel
10 am – Open activities
10:30 am – Golf Scramble
Noon – Lunch on your own
1-5 pm – Open activities
5 pm – Dinner
7 pm – Worship & Evening Message (Pinecrest Chapel)
9 pm – Generational Campfire
10 pm – Midnight Open Gym
SATURDAY
7:30 am – Breakfast
9 am – Morning Message (Pinecrest Chapel)
10:30 am – Award Ceremony
Noon – Lunch
1-3 pm -Open activities
REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS:
The first step is filling out the SUBMITTER INFO and clicking the blue button that says NEXT.
- Click the GREEN button that says ADD REGISTRANT
- Fill out the form that pops up on the screen. Please note the SCROLL BAR on the right-hand side. Scroll down to make sure all the information you need to fill out is completed. Then click the BLUE BAR that says ADD REGISTRANT.
- A screen will pop up that shows the registrant’s name. Click the BLUE button that says NEXT STEP.
- A screen will pop up with a green button that says CONTINUE TO PAYMENT. Click the green button to pay.