LeadersConnect
Retreat for Elders, Deacons, Ministers, & Their Wives
June 9 - 11, 2025
Elders, deacons, preachers, and their wives, future leaders, and Bible Class teachers are invited to Faulkner for a retreat to encourage men who are now or will one day become elders.
The price per person is only $125 and includes 8 meals plus 3 nights lodging. Thanks to Faulkner University and our great sponsors for allowing us to keep the cost of this event so low.
Most attendees stay on Faulkner’s campus. You will need to bring two sets of twin sheets, pillows, light blankets, bath towels, soap, etc. You will have a private bathroom.
Fill out and return the registration form soon. We look forward to seeing you on June 9th.
Schedule of Events:
Monday June 9
| Day | Time | Event |
|---|---|---|
| MONDAY | 3:00 ‒ 5:00 PM | Registration, atrium of Harris-Parker building (HP) |
| MONDAY | 5:00 PM | Dinner with President Mitch Henry, J. L. Perry Dining Room |
| MONDAY | 6:00 PM | Mixer Games – Dr. Todd Brenneman, Café Sienna |
Tuesday June 10
| Day | Time | Event |
|---|---|---|
| TUESDAY | 8:00 ‒ 8:45 AM | Breakfast, J. L. Perry Dining Room |
| TUESDAY | 9:00 ‒ 9:45 AM | Dr. Steve Wages: Creating a Sanctuary: Understanding Mental Health Challenges |
| TUESDAY | 10:00 ‒ 10:45 AM | Dr. Alan Wages: From Understanding to Action: Tools for Responding to Mental Health Challenges |
| TUESDAY | 11:00 ‒ 11:45 AM | Dr. Paul Cates: Breaking the Stigma: Openly Talking about Anxiety and Depression |
| TUESDAY | 12:00 – 1:00 PM | Lunch, J. L. Perry Dining Room |
| TUESDAY | 1:00 - 1:10 PM | Group picture in front of Harris-Parker Building |
| TUESDAY | 1:15 - 2:00 PM | Singing with Art Williams, Lester Chapel |
| TUESDAY | 2:15 ‒ 3:00 PM | Lonnie Jones: Self-Care for Leaders: “Sheep Are Only as Healthy as The Shepherds Who Care for Them” HP135 |
| TUESDAY | 3:15 ‒ 4:00 PM | Lonnie Jones: Self-Care for Leaders: How to Have Health Boundaries, Limits and Balanced Accountability – Part 1”, HP 135 |
| TUESDAY | 5:00 PM | Dinner J. L. Perry Dining Room |
| TUESDAY | After Dinner | Entertainment: Art Williams, Fine Arts Center |
Wednesday June 11
| Day | Time | Event |
|---|---|---|
| WEDNESDAY | 8:00 ‒ 8:45 AM | Breakfast, J. L. Perry Dining Room |
| WEDNESDAY | 9:00 ‒ 9:45 AM | Lonnie Jones: Self-Care for Leaders: How to Have Health Boundaries, Limits and Balanced Accountability – Part 2”, HP 135 |
| WEDNESDAY | 10:00 ‒ 10:45 AM | President Mitch Henry: How to Stay Out of Trouble: Legal Issues for Elders and Ministers, HP135 |
| WEDNESDAY | 10:00 ‒ 10:45 AM | LADIES – Jacque Jones: Weathering the Storms of Life, HP108 |
| WEDNESDAY | 11:00 ‒ 11:45 AM | Ministries: Jail Ministry – George Dunn; Pakistan Ministry – Dr. Tedd Sabir, HP135 |
| WEDNESDAY | 12:00 – 1:00 PM | Lunch, J. L. Perry Dining Room |
| WEDNESDAY | 1:15 - 2:00 PM | Singing with Art Williams, Lester Chapel |
| WEDNESDAY | 2:15 ‒ 3:00 PM | Tommie Washington: Ministry & Digital Media, CHS 1718/1720 |
| WEDNESDAY | 3:15 ‒ 4:00 PM | Tour of College of Health Sciences |
| WEDNESDAY | 5:00 – 6:00 PM | Dinner, J. L. Perry Dining Room |
| WEDNESDAY | 6:00 PM | Dr. Billy D. Hilyer: The Resurrection of Jesus, Lester Chapel |
Thursday June 12
| Day | Time | Event |
|---|---|---|
| THURSDAY | 8:00 ‒ 8:45 AM | Breakfast, J. L. Perry Dining Room |