“Blessed is the one who finds wisdom … She is a tree of life to those who lay hold of her; those who hold her fast are called blessed.”
“But the path of the righteous is like the light of dawn, which shines brighter and brighter until full day.”
What to Expect
Come and learn wisdom
Join men from gospel-faithful churches across the wider Chicagoland area as we gather around the truth of God’s word—particularly the practical wisdom of Proverbs.
Through reverberant singing, robust preaching, interactive workshops, and a weekend of fellowship, you’ll be encouraged to walk in greater wisdom no matter your season in life. We promise you will be well-fed—both spiritually and physically—and if you come ready to receive, you will return home a better man by the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Turn Your Sound On
Worship with the brethren
“All Glory Be to Christ” — live from the chapel, October 2025.
Restful Fellowship
A time to rest
Time to enjoy the place and the fellowship.
Past Attendees Say
In their own words
We asked a few of the men what the weekend did for them before they drove home.
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Micah
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Nate
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Pelumi
Speakers
Who’s teaching
Three main sessions in Proverbs, and two rounds of workshops to take it into the week.
Main Sessions
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Matthew Delos Santos
Embassy Church
“The Wisdom of Fear”
Proverbs 1:1–7
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Brandon Myers
Christ the King Reformed Baptist Church
“The Anatomy of a Lustful Fool’s Fatality: Ears, Eyes, and Hearts”
Proverbs 5–7
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Lucas O’Neill
Christian Fellowship Church
“Order Your Life Like a King”
Proverbs 31:1–9
Leading Worship
Workshop Session 1
Choose one
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Eric Brown
Brainard Avenue Baptist Church
“Wisdom in the Workplace”
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Paul Alexander
Grace Covenant Baptist Church
“Greater Than Solomon: Understanding Proverbs as Christian Scripture”
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Jonathan Scurtu
Logos Baptist Ministries
“Walking with the Wise: Counseling Instruction from the Book of Proverbs”
Workshop Session 2
Choose one
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Phill Howell
Embassy Church
“Proverbs 31 for Men?”
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Ben Moser
Christian Fellowship Church
“What Is God’s Will for My Life? Wisdom for Hard Decisions”
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Nathan Miller
Grace Bible Fellowship
“Bonds of Brotherhood: How Proverbs Teaches Us to Produce, Practice, and Protect Godly Friendships”
What is CGN?
A fellowship of pastors and churches
The Chicagoland Gospel Network is a fellowship of pastors who gather monthly for book discussions, prayer and mutual encouragement. Over the years, through the friendship of the pastors, the churches represented came to grow in fellowship through events such as multi-church hymn sings, conferences, concerts and retreats.
The men’s retreat was at the heart of much of that and has continued to increase in appreciation and attendance. CGN is not a denomination, and every church is free to make their own associational commitments. What is unique about CGN is that it is rooted in the friendships and connections between the pastors. At the men’s retreat, the pastors work together to ensure that the men in attendance are blessed by rich teaching and like-minded fellowship with their brothers from their own churches and beyond.
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge; fools despise wisdom and instruction.
October 2–3, 2026
The Retreat Schedule
Friday
October 2- 4:00 – 5:00 PMCheck-in
- 5:30 PMDinnerDining Hall
- 7:00 – 8:00 PMMain Session
- 8:15 PMBreakout Groups
- 9:00 PMBonfire or HangoutCouncil Circle or Cloverleaf
Saturday
October 3- 8:30 AMBreakfast
- 9:15 – 10:15 AMMain Session
- 10:30 – 11:15 AMWorkshops
- 11:30 – 12:15 PMWorkshops
- 12:30 PMLunch
- 1:00 PMFree Time & Activities
- 4:00 – 5:15 PMQ&A Panel
- 5:30 PMDinner
- 6:10 – 7:15 PMMain Session
Schedule subject to change.
The Venue
On the shores of Geneva Lake
Conference Point Center sits on a point of land reaching into Geneva Lake — an hour and a half from most of our churches, and far enough from the week to actually put it down.
October 2025
Snapshots from the last retreat
Last October at Conference Point.
“Whoever walks with the wise becomes wise, but the companion of fools will suffer harm.”
Two days. Geneva Lake. The book of Proverbs.
Pricing
The cost per man
Registration is $100 to $154 per man, depending on the housing you choose — every option covers your lodging and your meals. Payment runs through Zeffy.
Your registration covers
- One night’s lodging at Conference Point Center
- Four meals, Friday dinner through Saturday dinner
- Use of the grounds and facilities
Provided by the churches
- The teaching sessions, workshops and Q&A panel
- The book giveaway
Choose your housing
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Rustic Housing
Limited heat, but water and electricity. Bring your own sheets.
$100
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Standard Housing
Bring your own sheets.
$120
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Deluxe Housing
Bedsheets and towels provided. The most comfortable rooms, and the fewest of them.
$154
Per man, lodging and meals included. These rates hold through September 6.
Two dates to know
- Rates increase after
- September 6
- Registration closes
- September 18
Conference Point needs our final numbers two weeks before the retreat, so the closing date is firm.
Register
Come and be well‑fed
Places are limited by the size of the lodge — hold yours now.Registration for 2026 has closed. Thank you to every man who signed up — we will see you at Conference Point.
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Choose your housing
Three options, $100 to $154 per man — every one covers your bed, your meals and the grounds. They are compared under Pricing, just above.
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Register on Zeffy
The button below opens our Zeffy page. Rates increase after September 6, and registration closes September 18.The button below opens our Zeffy page. Registration closes September 18.Registration closed on September 18. Email us if you missed it.
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Arrive on the Friday
Check-in runs 4:00–5:00 PM on Friday, October 2 — bring your signed waiver. Dinner follows at 5:30.
Rates increase after September 6 · registration closes September 18
Registration closed on September 18. Questions? Email cfcadmin@christianfc.org.
Registration and payment are handled securely through Zeffy. At checkout, Zeffy asks whether you would like to leave it a donation — that is optional and is not part of your registration. Choose “Other” and enter 0 to decline.
One more thing to bring
Conference Point asks every man to sign its release before taking part. Download the waiver, sign it, and bring it with you to check-in.
Questions about registering? cfcadmin@christianfc.org