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Men's Advance 2023


  • Lake Geneva Christian Center 605 Birch Avenue Alexandria, MN, 56308 United States (map)

BREAKTHROUGH

God is calling men to live in victory. To overcome the barriers in life that hold us back. Join men from across Minnesota for an inspirational weekend of fellowship and teaching. Pastor Rob Ketterling along with compelling breakout session leaders, will challenge and equip you to keep moving forward!

SCHEDULE

Friday March 24th
12PM Registration Opens
4:30PM Breakout session #1
5:30PM Dinner
7:00 PM Evening Service – Worship Center
9:30PM Late night Activities*

Saturday March 25th
7AM Breakfast (Office/Registration Opens)
7:30AM Sunrise sessions
9AM Morning Service
10:30AM Breakout Session #2
11:30AM Lunch
1:00PM Afternoon Service
2:30PM Go Home

Cost per person – Men’s Advance.  Price includes the Advance, Meals and 1 spot for housing
(reservations are for 1 bed not for a whole room)
Guests need to bring bedding & towels for all housing selections other than Kingsriter.

  • Kingsriter ($170)

  • Lakeview Dorm Suites ($140)

  • Duplex Cabins ($140))

  • Heritage Dorms ($120)

  • Rustic Cabins with heat ($115)

  • Rustic Cabins no heat ($100)

  • Friday and Saturday no lodging ($85)

  • Friday only no lodging ($50)

  • Saturday only no lodging ($65)

*Late Night Activities:
Volleyball and Basketball– Gym | Ice Cream – Event Center/Dining Hall | Bonfire – 2 next to Kingsriter Retreat Center and 1 on the beach by Event Center | Movie – LeHomme Dieu in Event Center | Geneva Java – open Friday 1:00 p.m.- 5p.m. and 9:30 p.m. to midnight. Saturday 6:30a.m.-9:00 a.m | Games in the rec. area in Lakeview Lodge | NCAA Final Four Regional Basketball Game – Fireside room in Lakeview Lodge | “Taking care of business” prayer time in Worship Center

BREAKOUTS

Take advantage of these great equipping opportunities! We have amazing breakout sessions led by outstanding teachers. Each breakout session will be held twice – 4:30PM Fri. and 10:30AM Saturday. (Pastors Breakout Friday and Saturday)

Living a Supernatural Lifestyle!
During this workshop you will be inspired, equipped, and activated to walk supernaturally and see miracles in everyday life.
Steve Ekholm
Lead Pastor | Living Hope, Mora MN

One Thing All Men Need
In this breakout session we will look at the art of building friendships from scratch!
Josiah Kennealy
Co-founder Young Adults Today

Lifehacks
Principles for daily life from God’s Word.
We will cover a few overarching principles from the wisdom of Proverbs. I’ll share that for some, the breakthrough needed isn’t a new shortcut – it’s doing what God has already given us.
Chris Cleveland
Lead Pastor | Eden Prairie Assembly
Eden Prairie MN

Call To Ministry
Do you think God is calling you out of your current job and into ministry?  How can you know for sure?  As a “third career’ pastor, Troy Fields will help answer your questions and give you advice on how to move forward.
Troy Fields
Lead Pastor | Tree of Life Church
Circle Pines MN

Let No Man’s Heart Fail
What the boy said to the king about the giant and why it matters to us.
Bob Headley
Lead Pastor | Revive Church, Forest Lake MN

Pastors Breakout – Father and Sons, A Lasting Connection (Friday only)
Listen, my son,” What can these inspired words of Solomon teach us?
What can we learn from these inspired words of Solomon?
Greg Kalyvas
Pastor

Pastors Breakout – Run To Win The Prize! (Saturday only)
Team Jesus is losing America.  Come receive inspiration from Scripture and practical tools to help us win. The Assembly of God churches has something good going, but if we are running the anchor leg we need to make up some ground!
Mike Stevens
Lead Pastor | Good Hope Church
Cloquet MN

Father Knows Best
Breakthrough Parenting:  Dad-Style
Dr Doug Graham
Assistant Superintendent | MN District, Professor | North Central University, Minneapolis.

The Downward Spiral Of Depression
Elijah was a miracle working, man of God, who found himself under a tree wanting to die. Join us as we look at the factors that contributed to his downward spiral, and how God graciously led him out of the cave of depression and fear.
Kyle Peterson
Lead Pastor | River of Life
Sauk Centre MN

The Forgotten Weapon
Discover how praise can bring freedom and power to your everyday life.
Greg Linz
Lead Pastor | Zoe Church, Burnsville MN

Sustainable Breakthrough
Breakthroughs to victory can happen in a moment but sustaining that victory is a process.  This talk will focus on building that process.
Dr Allen Tennison (Friday session)
Dean, College of Church Leadership and Professor Theology | North Central University, Minneapolis
Aaron Topp (Saturday session)
Lead Pastor | River Valley Eagan

Emotionally and Spiritually Healthy Kids
It is impossible to grow spiritually while remaining emotionally immature. Find out how to help your kids to grow in these two crucial areas of life.
Chris Pruett
MN District Director, Children’s Ministry

Faith for the Future
How your faithfulness in this season determines your fruitfulness in the next.
Jono Gates
Traveling Evangelist | Jono Gates Ministries

NEW SATURDAY SUNRISE SESSIONS!

Building A Ministry To Men
Strategies for uniting & engaging the men of your church.
Paul Logan
Men’s Ministry Pastor. Founder and Director of Marathon Ministries

Promise Principle
Activate your daily God connection!  This simple process will also empower you to easily engage other men in meaningful biblical community.
Rob Chvatal
Deacon | River Valley Church Eagan

Power Of A Praying Man!
Renewing your heart for prayer through scripture.
Aaron Topp
Lead Pastor | River Valley Church Eagan

Earlier Event: March 22
Adult Bible Study