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JOIN US FOR THE

Annual Dad Tired Retreat

September 20th-22nd, 2024

Seek Jesus. Make friends. Become the man you long to be.

WHAT

The Dad Tired Retreat is an immersive weekend with like-minded men focused on becoming more like Jesus. During the weekend, you’ll explore acres of natural forest with hiking trails, dive into explorations of everything from faith to fatherhood, and connect with yourself and your community.

WHERE

Our retreat is at Carolina Pointe, a stunning resort-like retreat center located at the border of North and South Carolina.

WHEN

​Friday, September 20th (Arrive 12-5pm)
through
Sunday, September 22nd (Depart 12pm)

The Weekend Agenda

Friday, September 20

1pm- 5pm: Check in
6pm: Dinner 
7pm: Evening Session
9pm - : Campfire + Free time

Saturday, September 21

8:30am: Breakfast
9:30am - 10:30am: Morning Session
10:30am  - 12pm: Free Time
12pm: Lunch
1pm - 5pm: Free Time Activities
6pm: Dinner 
7pm: Session Three
​9pm - : Campfire + Free time

Sunday, September 22

8am: Breakfast
9am - 10am: Closing Session
12pm: Check out + head home

While you’re there…

  • Swim in the lake or pool

  • lounge in the mountains

  • Go cart around a professional track

  • Play sand volleyball or frisbee golf

  • Take a ride down the water slides or inflatable mountain ball

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ARE YOU READY TO…

seek community, grow in your faith, better your discipleship, and make steps towards becoming the man, husband, and father you long to be?

RETREAT SPEAKERS

Who you’ll hear from during the Dad Tired Retreat:

Jerrad Lopes

JERRAD LOPES is a Christian author, speaker, and the founder of Dad Tired. As a father of four, he knows first-hand that living as a leader in your home is a weighty calling. He is passionate about equipping men and fostering community where together men can live out the gospel.

Jackson Michelson

JACKSON MICHELSON is a successful singer-song writer from Bend, Oregon. Michelson has toured with artists like Lee Brice, Blake Shelton, and Frankie Ballard and released his full-length album "Three" in April of 2022. As a husband, father, and worship pastor, Jackson has a true gift for leading men well in worship.

Kaleb Allen

KALEB ALLEN, a dedicated husband and father of seven, is a passionate pastor focused on glorifying Jesus Christ. Committed to authentic scriptural teaching, he humbly leads his congregation, emphasizing the integration of unwavering faith and daily life. Kaleb and his team strive to unite scriptural authority with the Holy Spirit's presence in the church. His impactful preaching inspires a life of prayer and steadfast devotion to God.

Chris Hilken

CHRIS HILKEN, senior pastor at College Ave Church in San Diego and a theology professor at Summit Bible College, is also a co-leader of the Dad Tired movement. With a decade of experience as a teaching pastor and young adult ministry leader at North Coast Church, he joined College Ave in 2023. After overcoming the heart-breaking loss of his first wife, Paige, Chris has returned to ministry with a renewed passion for the gospel. He is now remarried to Carolyn, and together they live in San Diego with their five children.

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