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BCC Men's Retreat 2026

Credits

Thank you to everyone who made this event possible

Men's Ministry Leaders

LeadsNate HodgeJim Powell

Shepherds the flock: collaborates directly with retreat speakers and sermon leads to align event themes, and manages mealtime announcements and raffles.

Program Liaison

LeadMiguel Guzman
GuidanceKevin Delano

Serves as the primary point of contact for all leads and speakers while overseeing program development, event scheduling, and retreat booklet design.

Master of Ceremonies (MC)

LeadNate Hodge

Facilitates the opening and closing of all meetings and meals, managing key announcements and guest introductions.

Registration Lead & Lodging Coordinator

LeadAshley Turk
Back-upMark Borowski

Directs the setup and monitoring of all participant registration. Collaborates with the OCF WSS Facilities Liaison & Room Assignments Lead to manage attendee rosters and allocate group meeting locations across the retreat center.

Swag & Materials Coordinator

LeadJames Charapich
SupportAshley Turk

Procures event merchandise (BCC-ordered SWAG) and partners with the Welcome Lead to organize attendee arrival materials, including goody bags, Women's Ministry cookies, and essential check-in supplies.

Welcome Lead / Host

LeadsWayne DunlapEvan Reyle

Facilitates attendee arrivals and manages the retreat check-in process. Directs the name tag working party, staffs the church information table, and coordinates snack setup at the retreat dining area.

Mentorship Lead

LeadMike Peloquin

Develops and manages the mentorship program, strategically pairing mentors with mentees, and drives post-event follow-up initiatives to sustain engagement.

Guest Speaker

LeadBrad Bischel

Collaborates with the Men's Ministry Lead and Retreat Directors to align and harmonize overarching retreat themes and objectives.

Worship Lead

LeadWill Wardlaw

Serves as the primary link between retreat organizers and the worship team. Collaborates with Transportation & Logistics and AV/IT leads to manage transport, setup, and acoustic arrangement of all instruments and worship equipment.

Testimony Coordinators

LeadsGeorge LareScotty Davis

Aligns speaker testimonies with the overarching retreat theme to create a cohesive narrative. Develops rehearsal schedules, coaches speakers to refine their messages, and manages presentation timing to keep sessions on track.

Small Groups Lead

LeadJim Simmons

Directs small group leadership training, manages break-out leader assignments, and coordinates with facility liaisons to secure appropriately spaced meeting venues. 16 small group leaders TBD.

Prayer & Blessing Chair Lead

LeadRichard Dick

Directs all prayer initiatives throughout the entire retreat lifecycle — before, during, and after the event. Leads the Blessing Chair event, partnering with the Transportation & Logistics Lead to manage transport of the chair from the BCC to the venue.

Registration / Name Tag Lead

LeadKen Carey
Back-upTBD

Manages in-person retreat registration in the church lobby before and after services. Recruits and directs a volunteer team to drive sign-ups, and partners with Ashley to coordinate and prepare all attendee name tags.

Fire Pit Operations Lead

LeadNick Casteel

Directs fire pit setup, enforces safety protocols during evening gatherings, and executes proper extinguishing procedures.

Audio Visual & Info Technology Lead

LeadNick Casteel

Directs all retreat audio-visual operations, manages speaker multimedia presentations, and provides dedicated technical support for Sunday worship.

Slideshow Coordinator

LeadJustin Haight

Oversees the precise, timely display of lyrics, scripture, sermon notes, and speaker slide decks during live worship services and discussion sessions.

Activities Lead

LeadsJim LarkinErik TurkWade McComas

Directs all retreat recreational programming and manages participant registration, including the secure collection of liability waivers. Activities: high ropes course, WSS work party, shotgun shooting, fishing, climbing wall, and disc golf.

Transportation Lead

LeadRick Hutson

Manages attendee travel logistics based on sign-ups, assigns volunteer drivers, and partners with BCC staff to secure necessary fleet vehicles (vans, trailers, etc.) and identify appropriate departure times.

Service Projects Lead

LeadDave McKernan

Partners with WSS to identify service needs and directs BCC teams in executing hands-on service projects such as splitting wood, trail clearing, and painting.

Logistics Lead

LeadJim Carley

Directs the movement of all retreat materials, including AV gear and the Blessing Chair. Partners with the Transportation Lead and Ashley to ensure BCC truck trailers are fully loaded with necessary event supplies.

Snacks Lead

LeadTBD

Directs the procurement and retrieval of retreat refreshments and collaborates with Jim Powell and/or Ashley Turk to manage payment logistics.

Gun Range Safety Lead

LeadsBrian JuolaDennis HeinrichTW Williams

Manages shotgun range operations, safety protocols, and ammo/clay inventory, coordinating with BCC and WSS staff to execute physical range setup and secure communication equipment.

Motorcycle Ride Lead

LeadsBrian JuolaJerome Bryant

Directs the Motorcycle Ride by designing safe, engaging routes, coordinating waypoints, and enforcing group riding protocols.

Prizes & Giveaways

LeadTBD

Manages the procurement and distribution of all event prizes; coordinates raffle drawings and award announcements.

Photos / Video Lead

LeadsGreg TriplettMatt Simms

Captures and curates all photography and videography throughout the retreat.

Gifts (OCF and BCC Staff)

LeadNate Hodge

Manages the procurement of gift cards for OCF and BCC staff.

Website / App Lead

LeadAndrew Wojtyna

Manages and updates the BCCmensretreat.org webpage and the BCC Men's Retreat page under the Men's Ministry section, including survey management and other ad hoc updates.