Spring Canyon Conference Center

Chaplains’ Family Retreat
2026-05-08 - 2026-05-10 | Spring Canyon Conference Center, 26000 County Road 344, Buena Vista, CO, 81211
Speaker: CH (MG) Doug Carver, USA (Ret.)
Chaplain Carver is the Executive Director of Chaplaincy for the Southern Baptist Convention’s North American Mission Board. He retired from military service in 2011 with 38 years as a commissioned officer, serving at every level of the Army. He and his wife, Sunny, celebrate 50 years of marriage and live in Charlotte, NC, near their two daughters and five grandchildren.
Topic: “You’ve Got A Friend: A Study in Biblical Friendship”
Life’s hardest moments, even if they may seem impossible to overcome at the time, are not devoid of purpose. They are profound opportunities for spiritual growth and a renewed awareness of God’s faithfulness to those who trust in Him. However, we can quickly feel isolated without having faithful friends to come along beside us during difficult times. That’s why God’s Word encourages us to embrace covenant friendships.
Session 1: The Friendship Factor
Session 2: Finding a Faithful Friend
Session 3: A Friend Helps You Fight Loneliness
Session 4: What a Friend We Have in Jesus!
Guest Ambassadors: Lt Col Tom Falconer, USAF (Ret.) and Dean Rizzo
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Summer Celebration #1 (Leavenworth Week)
2026-06-06 - 2026-06-13
If you are graduating from Fort Leavenworth CGSC or SAMS, Summer Celebration Week 1 is ideal for you! Those not currently living at Fort Leavenworth are also welcome!
Speaker: CH(COL) Seth George, USA
Chaplain Seth George currently serves as the Combined Arms Center Chaplain, Fort Leavenworth, KS. He graduated from high school in Murphysboro, IL, attended Covenant College, and was commissioned as a Chaplain in 1997 at Sangre de Cristo Seminary in Westcliffe, CO.
He has ministered as a chaplain at Walter Reed Army Medical Center; Tripler Army Medical Center, HI; Hohenfels and Schweinfurt, Germany; 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment at Fort Lewis, WA; 3rd Brigade Combat Team at Fort Carson, CO; Special Operations Command South, Homestead ARB, FL; Aberdeen Proving Grounds, MD; and multiple roles as a chaplain and pastor at Fort Leavenworth, KS. In these roles, he has deployed multiple times to Iraq and Afghanistan, as well as Poland, Romania, and Germany.
CH George holds a Master’s Degree in Religious Studies from the University of Kansas and a Doctor of Ministry from Covenant Theological Seminary. He and his wife Sarah have three children: Katherine (19), Timothy (17) and Anne (14).
Topic: “Designed for Discipleship”
Our study will consider the design of discipleship beginning with the significance of Jesus words to his own disciples, “Beware the leaven of the Pharisees and that of Herod.” The disciples were holding tightly to a cultural faith that was fractured and fading away when Jesus entered their lives with new and unsettling questions. If the old temple design was to fall away, what new tools would the disciples need to build a living temple stone by stone? Our daily discussions will explore how Jesus uses elements of vision, pressure, testing and sacrificial love as the discipleship tools to build His church.
Guest Ambassadors: LTC Jim and Christina Harbridge, USA (Ret.)
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Summer Celebration #2
2026-06-14 - 2026-06-19
Looking for a private retreat or simple family vacation? Summer Celebration #2 will offer great optional activities, short small group devotional Bible study, and optional children’s program/babysitting with plenty of time for personal reflection or family time. This modified schedule will allow for an even slower pace and simple time away in the beauty of God’s creation at Spring Canyon. All meals included. Two-night minimum required.
Contact our Guest Services team with any questions (719) 395-2328 or reservations@springcanyon.org
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Rocky Mountain High #2
2026-06-14 - 2026-06-21
Mentor: TBD
Co-Mentor: TBD
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Father Teen Adventure #2 (Daughters)
2026-06-14 - 2026-06-21
Mentors: TBD
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Summer Celebration #3
2026-06-21 - 2026-06-26
Speaker: LTC & Mrs. Joel Eberly, ARNG (Ret.)
After doing some really cool stuff in the Army, Joel decided to return home for college and had a 10 year successful career in the corporate world while serving in the Army National Guard part-time. Joel felt the calling to volunteer for an active duty deployment after 9-11 and stayed active until he retired at 31 total years (Legion of Merit, Bronze Star,…).
Joel has been mentioned in articles and a book, on the news several times and radio, the featured speaker or contributing presenter at numerous events, published articles, founded and led an activity group for special needs kids in the Raleigh area, volunteered in high school as a soccer coach, volunteered with numerous non-profits through the years beginning in college, is a former WMD advisor for 2 state committees – worked with Secret Service/FBI at Super Bowls and Presidential events as Commander of a special Army unit, has a Master’s Degree, started an annual 200 mile bike ride to help wounded troops/military kids,… and started numerous other events through the years. Joel is/was on the council of a non-profit, board member of another, former President of another, speaks weekly at 2 drug/alcohol addiction centers and cooks a pig for them monthly, started 7 Bible studies,… and is constantly helping people behind the scenes. Those around him truly can’t keep up with all he has done and still does that people have no clue about – people drop in/text/email/call him for encouragement/advice often.
He loves making others laugh (at his expense and doesn’t care much about what people think of him), can fix about anything, hangs out with all types of people, is an avid outdoorsman (takes people fishing and hunting), loves to play (not watch) sports, and is crazy (rode bulls in the rodeo and illegally jumped solo out of civilian planes with no formal training/certification). He reminds people he has made a ton of mistakes and still does-says he is not special and thinks he does not do enough for others but I say he is a one of a kind.
Author of The Three Hardest Things In Life (Amazon)
Topic: “The Three Hardest Things In Life”

Part 1 – Most people think they are a good person, even if not religious, but are you? Also, should we settle for being average or try to be great at a few things? Who defines “good person or good Christian” and why is it so hard?
Part 2 – People in relationships/marriage for a long while will tell you that it is tough to always call it “great” and some will even sadly say it was often bad. We will share deep tips from each other and of course, the Bible.
Part 3 – Any idiot can have kids and put in little effort to raise them to the point where they can take care of themselves – the third hardest thing in life is to raise them right. How do you define “right”?

If you are not married or don’t have kids, you will still enjoy those parts of the presentation because the information can be used to help others (God may bring you a soulmate, you may be an aunt/mentor/…). Also, sadly all of us adults need a refresher in the various topics.
Guest Ambassadors: CAPT Jim and Sandy Speicher, USN (Ret.)
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Rocky Mountain High #3
2026-06-21 - 2026-06-28

Father Teen Adventure #3 (Sons)
2026-06-21 - 2026-06-28
Mentor: Col Rick Kuhlman, USAFR (Ret.)
Rick Kuhlman is a lifelong Knoxvillian. He graduated from West High School and achieved Eagle Scout. He received his Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Engineering from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. At UT he served as president of his fraternity and Commander of the Arnold Air Society in Air Force ROTC. Kuhlman served over 30 years (active and reserve), retiring in the rank of Colonel. Rick still serves as an Air Liaison Officer for the United States Air Force Academy.
Kuhlman was active during the World’s Fair in 1982, when it was held in Knoxville. Kuhlman was active in business, owning and operating 4 pizza restaurants, Stefanos, from 1986-2003. In 2006 Kuhlman pioneered the Knoxville Fellows Program to enable recent college graduates to spend 10 months in Knoxville learning how to integrate their Christian faith in the marketplace.
Rick has a passion for encouraging the next generation. He was active in Scouting, his church youth program, chapter advisor for his college fraternity, and high school Bible studies. Rick has had the opportunity to mentor the Father Teen Adventure at the Spring Canyon Conference Center through Officers’ Christian Fellowship since 2004.
Rick has been married to his college sweetheart, Beverley for 50 years. They have one son Rick III, wife Jamie and 2 granddaughters, Ella Katherine, and Charlotte.
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Summer Celebration #4A
2026-06-28 - 2026-07-03
Speaker: Brig Gen Robert G. Armfield, USAF (Ret.)
Brigadier General Robert Gwyn Armfield, USAF (ret) served as a special operations leader in units and assignments around the world before he and his wife Catherine settled in northwest Florida. In this season of life, they are serving in their local church leading a program for at risk students and enjoy mentoring young military families. Gwyn is the co-author of the book Lead to Serve and Serve to Lead: Leading Well in Turbulent Times with former OCF Executive Director Lt Gen Bruce Fister (ret).
Topic: “Philippians: Finding Purpose and Joy”
Philippians offers us the opportunity to center our lives on Jesus by humbly putting others first and discovering the deep joy of relying on Christ’s strength. During our time together at Summer Celebration 4A, we will explore and discuss Paul’s letter to the church in Philippi and how we apply this wisdom to our lives.
Guest Ambassadors: Col Scott and Carolynn Johnson, USAF (Ret.)
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Summer Celebration #4B (Women's Track)
2026-06-28 - 2026-07-03
Uniformed women and military wives will spend time building friendship connections, enjoying time to hang out as women who are experiencing the breadth of life’s ages and stages – all while being equipped to face their next set of challenges.
Speaker: LTC Brittany Simmons, US Army (Ret.)
Brittany (USMA ‘02) served in the US Army Military Police for 20 years, leading at multiple levels, including Platoon Leader, Company Command, and Battalion Commander. She is married to Jack Simmons (USAF Reserves). They currently reside in Fishers, Indiana with their sons, Peter (13) and Luke (9). Brittany currently serves as the COO/CFO and a coach with Arrowhead Leadership Consulting. At Grace Fishers Church, she serves on the governing board, as a member of the Women’s Groups Leading Leaders Team, and as a women’s small group leader. She enjoys traveling with her family, watching/coaching sports, listening to podcasts, and occasionally decorating a cake. She has a passion for developing women leaders and equipping fellow Christians to positively engage the world around them for Jesus.
Topic: “Armor of God”
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Rocky Mountain High #4
2026-06-28 - 2026-07-05

Father Teen Adventure #4 (Sons)
2026-06-28 - 2026-07-05

Rocky Mountain High #5 (USAFA Week)
2026-07-05 - 2026-07-12
If you are not from USAFA, please contact reservations@springcanyon.org if this is the only week you can attend. If you are from USAFA, please contact Paul Homan for details on registering.
Mentor: TBD
Co-Mentor: TBD
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Father Teen Adventure #5 (Sons)
2026-07-05 - 2026-07-12

Summer Celebration #5
2026-07-05 - 2026-07-12
Speaker: COL Jim Brown, USA (Ret.)
James (Jim) Brown is a graduate of West Point and served for 31 years as a Military Police and Foreign Area Officer. He has an M.A. from Georgetown University and the Naval War College. Jim commanded two brigades in Iraq and a battalion in Germany and Kosovo. He was also the Defense Attache to Germany and is German linguist. He served 11 years in the Intel Community and is currently a Strategic and Defense Advisor and German cultural advisor. An avid marathoner and world traveler, Jim loves to give back and mentor or coach where called. Jim is married to Cindy for over 40 years and they have two children and three grandchildren in Vicenza, Italy.
Topic: “Committed to Christ: Peter’s transformation from fisherman to Church Father”
Like Peter, God’s plan for our life often expands the vision and scope of our own faith journey. Together we will reflect on key points in Peter’s life that transformed the way he followed Christ and served others.
The life and ministry of Peter and the comparisons of his journey and our journey of calling; service with challenges and sacrifice; blessings of seeing lives changed; and being refined and changed ourselves. Peter lived in a period of unprecedented change, globalization, and political turmoil. He was called to be a key leader in serving as one of the 12 disciples of Christ and in spreading the good news of Jesus Christ and establishing His Church. We serve in a time that has many similarities to Peter’s and we are charged to continue the legacy of his service with our own. Through this week, we will journey together to explore key wave points Peter’s journey and to consider our own.
Guest Ambassadors: TBD
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Rocky Mountain High #6
2026-07-12 - 2026-07-19

Father Teen Adventure #6 (Sons)
2026-07-12 - 2026-07-19

Summer Celebration #6
2026-07-12 - 2026-07-19
Speaker: Pastor Keith Peck
Keith and Gale currently serve OCF in the role of Pastoral Care. They have ministered at White Sulphur Springs for the past 40 years and more recently at Spring Canyon. Keith is currently pastor emeritus at Mercy Presbyterian Church. He and Gale ministered in Annapolis for 30 years, serving the Nav, Cru and OCF ministries at the USNA. They enjoy 5 children and 19 grandchildren.
Topic: “Knowing, Trusting & Following the God Who Leads”
The God revealed in Scripture is a God who guides His people. But sometimes His leading leaves us perplexed, angry, confused. God, what in the world are you doing? Other times our problems are too thorny, our decisions too complex and our perspective too narrow for us to find our own way. God, show me your will? Give me wisdom to follow you.. Together we’ll explore the Bible’s call to walk by faith, trusting our Great Shepherd whose leading is constant.
Guest Ambassadors: CMSgt Vance and Pam Clarke, USAF (Ret.)
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Summer Climb Together #6
2026-07-15 - 2026-07-17
Come join us for a weekend full of mountain adventure with your 8-13 year olds!
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Rocky Mountain High #7
2026-07-19 - 2026-07-26

Father Teen Adventure #7 (Daughters)
2026-07-19 - 2026-07-26

Summer Celebration #7
2026-07-19 - 2026-07-26
Speaker: Jay Seegert
Author, international speaker and Director of the Starting Point Project, Jay holds degrees in Physics and Engineering Technology. He is also the past President of Logos Research Associates (world’s largest group of scientists who are Christians and biblical creationists). Jay has been lecturing on science and the authority of Scripture for 41 years.
Topic: “Defending the Christian Faith”
God is the Creator of life and the universe, and the Bible is the Word of God. Are you positioned to powerfully and graciously defend those two core Christian beliefs? This seminar will equip you with answers, enabling you to confidently reach the world for Christ!
Guest Ambassadors: TBD
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Rocky Mountain High #8 (International Week)
2026-07-26 - 2026-08-02
International week will include international cadets and officers but is also open American cadets/mids.
Mentor: COL Andy MacLean, USA (Ret)
After graduating from West Point in 1995, Andy became an Artillery Officer. As a Captain in the 3rd Infantry Division, he participated in Operation Iraqi Freedom 1 as a Fire Support Officer for an Armor Task Force. He was selected as an Olmsted Scholar and studied 2 years in Mexico, opening the door to become an Army Foreign Area Officer for the second half of his Army career. In addition to participating in OCF, Andy now serves with the Associates for Christian Conferences Teaching and Service (ACCTS), building and encouraging military Christian fellowships in other countries.
Using the book of Daniel, he plans to facilitate discussions on how Christian leaders can influence Babylons – places that don’t welcome our faith in Jesus Christ. The goal is to encourage and equip young leaders to influence any environment they find themselves in for the glory of our God and Savior.
Co-Mentor: 2LT Luke “Sunny” Kang, ARNG
Sunny graduated from Northeastern University in 2024 with a degree in Data Science and Biology. After being a member at RMH-I in the summer, he then traveled the world in Eastern Europe and South East Asia, went to AMEDD BOLC in Fort Sam Houston, and graduated as a Medical Officer (2LT). He is currently the OIC for the 182nd MCAS, Rear-D for the MA Army National Guard. Sunny will be transitioning from his research at Mass General Hospital and Harvard Medical School to work full time on a tech business with his brother called “Daniel Street Group,” having the heart to serve his community through excellent work from and for His glory.
What I want to accomplish this year:
To embolden members of RMH to only fear God.
“If this be so, our God whom we serve is able to deliver us from the burning fiery furnace, and he will deliver us out of your hand, O king. But if not, be it known to you, O king, that we will not serve your gods or worship the golden image that you have set up.”
‭‭Daniel‬ ‭3‬:‭17‬-‭18‬ ‭ESV‬‬
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Summer Celebration #8 (Medical Week)
2026-07-26 - 2026-08-02
Speaker: Dr. Al Weir, MD

Dr. Al Weir is board certified in Internal Medicine, with certifications in hematology and oncology. He is a graduate of the University of Tennessee College of Medicine, and was a Fellow in Hematology and Oncology at the University of Alabama Birmingham. After leaving academic medicine, Dr. Al Weir served in private practice at the West Clinic in Memphis, TN from 1991-2005 before joining the CMDA staff as Vice President of Campus and Community Ministries where he served for 3 years from 2005-2008.He is presently Professor of Medicine at University of Tennessee Heath Science Center and previous Program Director for their Hematology/Oncology fellowship program. Throughout his career, Dr. Weir has acted in many important leadership roles, including Internal Medicine Consultant for Eku Baptist Hospital in Eku, Nigeria from 1983-1985. He is now a board member of the Albanian Health Fund, an educational evangelism ministry to Albania where he has been serving for 32 years. He has twice been president of the national Christian Medical & Dental Associations.
In addition to his specialties, Dr. Weir’s major area of interest is the practical aspect of living out the Christian life as a doctor.
He is the author of three books: When Your Doctor Has Bad News (Zondervan, 2003) and Practice by the Book (CMDA, 2005) and Whispers (CMDA 2015). He has contributed chapters for Handbook of Medicine in Developing Countries and served as Editor for The Doctor’s Bible, collaboration between CMDA and Holman Bible Publishers. He and his wife, Becky have three children, six grandchildren and live in Germantown, Tennessee.

Topic: “Listening to God”

We spend so much time talking to God that we often fail to Listen. Listening is far more than silence and hearing. It involves that at times, but most of our listening is listening while we run in a crazy, busy life that God has given us. We listen to relate, listen for direction, listen for power, listen for forgiveness and much more. Dr. Weir will be sharing from his life as a physician in Christ who has been serving veterans as a Christian oncologist for the past 16 years, and from his life before. More importantly, he hopes everyone that attends will be sharing as well.

Guest Ambassadors: Dr (COL) Arnie Ahnfeldt, USA (Ret.) and Dr (COL) Jeff Ginther, USA (Ret.)
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Summer Climb Together #8
2026-07-31 - 2026-08-02
