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GUYS ONLY – Time to UNPLUG and Reconnect!

Have you ever wanted to UNPLUG from the hectic busy pace of ministry life? That is the entire point of Yosemite Summit. It is a week where you are unplugged in every sense of the word. No computer, no e-mail, no phone calls, no work, no deadlines, no ’emergencies’, no pressure. Better than a day off spent catching up on […]

Yosemite Summit 2025 is Happening!

I am excited to announce that Yosemite Summit 2025 is ON! We are BACK! DATES: Sunday, May 18th to Thursday, the 23rd – with TRAVEL on Saturday the 17th (Fly into Sacramento) and the 24th (Fly OUT of Sacramento) unless you are local in California, then you’ll make separate arrangements with me. If you are here, you already know you […]

Remembering the First Summit

Back in 2008 God gave me an idea. It was a crazy idea. But then, that’s how you know it’s from God, right? It was to create an “UNconference for Children’s Pastors.” In time, I welcomed other Christian leaders, but most were children’s pastors, because honestly, it’s one of the most challenging jobs in the Church. The title “Kid’s Pastor” […]

Yosemite Summit 2021

Tweet Yes! I’m planning on a Yosemite Summit 2021. This will be the 14th year of Summits I’ve organized. Yosemite Summit 2019 Last year, due to COVID-19, I did a backpacking trip with a friend, but here is the highlight video from 2019: Yosemite Summit 2019 If you are interested in the 2021 Summit, I expect it to fill up […]

Yosemite Summit 2020 Full

Tweet Yosemite Summit – where man and God meet. Yosemite Summit 2020 is now full. If you have an interest in joining us, please contact Karl or get on the waiting list. The event is closed with four going right now, I can expand it, but would need two more attendees to cover the upgrade to the vehicle size. Un […]

Yosemite Summit 2020 is LIVE!

Tweet I’m so late getting YS2020 live! But I don’t need to whine about how busy kids ministry, those who join me on the Summit, know all about that! But it is why I’m behind in getting the next one booked and live for registration. ONLY SIX guys can join me for this epic week, if that’s you, register ASAP! […]

A Bear, A Hidden Waterfall and Narnia!

Tweet Just got back from the 12th Annual Yosemite Summit! The forecast was for storms and rain all week, but God’s unmerited favor was upon us as we hiked in clear skies avoiding the stormy areas and even saw a bear along the trail! When we visited the Giant Sequoias, it snowed and a few guys were sure they saw […]

2019 Prayer Poster!

These are the guys headed to the 2019 Yosemite Summit! Pray for Doug, Frank, Matt, Ted, Paul and I as we set out to meet with God. Pray for safety, beautiful weather, release from everything we leave behind, our families without us and for God’s agenda to be accomplished! Download the PDF here.

Yosemite Summit 2019 Registration is OPEN

The 12th Annual Yosemite Summit is now OPEN for registration. This unique sabbatical event for men in ministry is unlike anything else you have ever experienced. Limited to a small group of men, Yosemite Summit is a chance to walk away from everything, quite literally, and spend a week in one of the most breathtakingly beautiful places on earth enjoying […]