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2009 Prayer Poster is Here!

April 15th, 2009

The Yosemite Summit 2009 Prayer Poster is here! These are the guys headed to Yosemite next month for a four day encounter with God and His creation!

Please DOWNLOAD THE PDF and pray for us, not only during this important week, but as God prepares each of us for what He wants to accomplish in our [...]

Have Your Own Yosemite Summit

March 1st, 2009

Yosemite Summiteers 2009
It’s official! The 2009 Yosemite Summit Unconference for Children’s Pastors has been filled. The 9 guys above will be setting aside ministry for four of the best days of their life in May. I’ll introduce you to them more in the weeks and months ahead, but for now I just wanted to let [...]

The Best Thing for Your Ministry

February 16th, 2009

Know what might be the best thing for your ministry right now?
A new resource?
A new program?
A new book?
A new curriculum?
A new conference?
A new idea?
A new volunteer?
A new senior pastor? :0)

This may surprise you – but the best thing for your ministry right now may be to get as far away from it as possible – [...]

Yosemite Summit 2009 Registration IS NOW OPEN!

August 11th, 2008

Yes! The time has come! Registration for Yosemite Summit is NOW OPEN! For details on the event check out the site, and when you are ready to apply, simply visit the registration page.
Dear God,
Please once again bring just the right eight guys to this event. You know who they are who need this retreat to [...]

Yosemite Summit 2009 Registraion Opens SOON!

August 3rd, 2008

Just want those who follow this site or subscribe to RSS to be the first to know that registration for Yosemite Summit 2009 will open August 10th and it is first deposit – first go! This event is expected to fill up again, so don’t miss out! ONLY EIGHT MEN can come with Karl on [...]

Yosemite Summit 2008 Report

June 5th, 2008

Don’t miss the video at the end, and click any picture for a larger view.

It’s hard to believe the Yosemite Summit 2008 is over. It’s been several weeks, but it still feels like a part of me is still there in the Sierra Nevada. It’s been fun sorting through the 5000+ pictures we took and [...]

IT IS HERE!

May 16th, 2008

Hard to believe, but Yosemite Summit has finally arrived! I am currently sitting on the floor at O’Hare International Airport awaiting to board my flight to Sacramento, California! I’m heading out a day early to shop for all the food, my wife was nice enough to plan the extensive shopping list and meal plans… Wow! [...]

WHAT TO BRING (and not bring)

March 20th, 2008

I have updated what to bring and NOT BRING to Yosemite Summit on the BRING page of the site.
Be sure to work with your wife on the packing!
There will be absolutely no blogging, webcasting, twittering, jotting or text messaging on this retreat! (and that includes me…. especially me!)

SCHEDULE UP-DATED

March 20th, 2008

The hiking schedule has been updated on the SCHEDULE page. Here is an overview of the three full days in Yosemite:

Monday, May 19th, 2008
After breakfast we will drive into the Valley and start with Bridal Falls. Next, stop along the valley for introductory views of the Valley and a visit to the Yosemite Chapel. Park [...]

PRAY for the SUMMITEERS!

March 19th, 2008

(Click image for larger viewing)
Here is an overview of the guys God has brought together for this once-in-a-lifetime event. If you know any of us personally, we would appreciate your prayers for this event:

That God would foster quick and deep fellowships
That we would discover unity despite different backgrounds
That we would be safe on this event

(that [...]