Teen Retreat
January 20-21, 2012
Speaker: Chris Schank
Over the last 15 years, Chris has shared the joy of knowing Christ, as a Christian School Teacher, Youth Pastor, and College Pastor. He has spoken to thousands of teens over the years and thoroughly enjoys sharing the grace and truth of Jesus Christ. Chris married Laura Hamrick on Valentine’s Day of 2004 and in March of 2010, they received a gift from God in their daughter Stella Dare.
Chris is currently completing a Masters in Biblical Studies from Piedmont Baptist Graduate School and teaching High School Bible at Faith Christian School in Rocky Mount, NC.
February 10-11, 2012
Speaker: Ryan Dupee
In May 2009, Ryan Dupee completed his first year as Vice President of Student Life at Clearwater Christian College, a four-year liberal arts college, accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS).
A graduate of Bob Jones University, Ryan received a bachelor’s degree in Camp Ministries in 1993. Following graduation, he took a position with the Wilds of North Carolina as a program assistant. After two years with the Wilds, Ryan moved to High Point Camp as the Assistant Director of the camp. It was during this time that he pursued a Master of Divinity from Calvary Baptist Theological Seminary. God placed the desire in Ryan’s heart to pursue pastoral ministry and served as assistant pastor of Clover Hill Baptist Church in Richmond, VA (2001-04) and senior pastor of Arlington Baptist Church in Baltimore, MD (2004-2008). In the Fall of 2008, Ryan assumed his new role at Clearwater Christian College, where the Lord has impressed upon his heart to make a lasting impact in the lives of the next generation of biblical Christianity.
Now living in Oldsmar, Florida, the Dupee family attends Keystone Bible Church where Ryan and Christy remain active in the ministries of the church. Ryan also has the privilege of serving on the Board of the Fred Moritz Evangelistic Association. Ryan is currently pursuing a Doctor of Ministry from Calvary Baptist Theological Seminary.
Ryan and his wife, the former Christy Moritz, have three children, Connor, Gracie, and Tanner.
February 17-18, 2012
Speaker: Jason George
Jason is the Founder and President of Narrowtrail Ministries. He grew-up in Southern Maryland. He is a graduate of Liberty University and holds a Multi-Disciplinary Degree with Concentrations in Youth Ministry and Biblical Studies. He is also a Licensed and Ordained Minister of the Gospel who served as a Youth Pastor for fourteen years. Jason travels and speaks at Churches, Youth Ministries, Camps, Schools, Retreats, and Outreach Events - always striving to teach the life-changing truth of God's Word in an interesting, relevant, and memorable way.
He has been married to his beautiful wife, Stephanie, for fifteen years and they have been blessed with three children: Autumn, Noah, and Gabrielle. The George family resides in Nixa, MO.