Spring Canyon Conference Center

RMH #7
2022-07-16 - 2022-07-23 | Spring Canyon Conference Center, 26000 County Road 344, Buena Vista, CO, 81211
Lead Mentor:
Col Hous Waring, USAF (Ret)
Co-Mentor:
LTJG Jon Cardinal, USCG
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Summer Celebration #8 (Medical Week)
2022-07-23 - 2022-07-30
Speaker:
Mike Chupp, MD, CEO of the Christian Medical and Dental Association (CMDA)
Mike is a US Board certified General surgeon who completed his pre-med chemistry degree at Taylor University in 1984, his MD degree at Indiana University in 1988 and then completed a five-year surgery residency at Methodist Hospital of Indiana in 1993. He then joined Southwestern Medical Clinic in Berrien County, Michigan where he practiced for three years as a general surgeon and remained a partner in the practice through 2016. In 1996 Mike and his wife Pam began a 20-year career as medical missionaries with World Gospel Mission at Tenwek Hospital in southwest Kenya. There he practiced general and orthopedic surgery and served as the Medical Superintendent for many years. In 2016, Mike accepted the invitation of Dr. David Stevens of CMDA USA National ministry to become the Executive Vice President of CMDA and in September 2018 the Board of CMDA selected Mike to become the next CEO of CMDA in September 2019.
Topic:
“Connecting to the Father with a 5G Heart”
Join us for a five-part series with a deep dive in Scripture on growing and maturing our hearts to be in line with the example and wisdom from two Kings, David and Solomon. One of my favorite prayers for brothers and sisters in Christ these days, like you, comes from 2 Thessalonians 1: 11, 12 (NLT): “We keep on praying, asking our God to enable you to live a life worthy of his call. May he give you the power to accomplish all the good deeds your faith prompts you to do. Then the name of our Lord Jesus will be honored because of the way you live and you will be honored along with him. This is all made possible because of the grace of our God and Lord Jesus Christ.”
Guest Ambassadors:
Dr (COL) Arnie Ahnfeldt, USA (Ret.) and Dr (COL) Jeff Ginther, USA (Ret.)
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RMH #8
2022-07-23 - 2022-07-30
Lead Mentor:
COL Andy MacLean, USA (Ret)
Co-Mentor:
TBD
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Climb Together #2
2022-09-16 - 2022-09-18
Join Us Today!
If you are ready to join us for an amazing weekend with your 8- to 13-year-old children in Colorado’s stunning Rocky Mountains, please sign up online.
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Climb Together #3
2022-09-23 - 2022-09-25

Aspentime 2022
2022-09-23 - 2022-09-25
Speaker:
CH (COL) Mark Stewart, USA
Chaplain (Colonel) Mark Stewart serves as the Fort Carson Senior Command Chaplain. He received his commission as an Engineer officer upon graduating from ROTC in 1986. He became a Chaplain in 2002. He has pastored four garrison congregations, two combat theater congregations, and one joint forces chapel. Chaplain Stewart has been happily married to his wife, Laurie, for 27 years. They have three children: Nathan (graduate student, age 24), Kaylyn (college senior, age 21) and Audrey (college freshman, age 18).
Topic:
“TFL” – Trust, Faith, Love
CH Stewart will explore the correlation between TRUST and FAITH, as well as their enhancement of Christian living. A brief survey of biblical theology, current scholarly research, and proven application methods will deepen the participants’ understanding of the subject matter. More importantly, it should enhance one’s walk with Christ and personal relationships. The presentation will include audience dialog, small group break-outs, and a few corny dad jokes.
“Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.” – Proverbs 3:5-6, ESV
Guest Ambassador:
Dr (COL) Arnie and Lois Ahnfeldt, USA (Ret.)
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OCF Council Meeting Fall 2022
2022-10-13 - 2022-10-16
OCF Council meetings are open to all OCF members!
Meals include Thursday dinner – Sunday breakfast
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OCF Leading Women
2022-11-04 - 2022-11-06
Uniformed female officers, past, present and future, from all branches of service, are welcome at Spring Canyon to be encouraged, equipped, and inspired in your Christ-like service and leadership! We have lined up amazing female veterans who will lead sessions focused on the topic of “Come and Find Rest in Him,” all based on passages of scripture.
Topic:
“Come and Find Rest in Him”
Speakers:
Krystal Murphy
During her 30-year military career, Krystal moved 15 times, deployed to the Middle East, and traveled for temporary duty (TDY) more times than she can count. So, she knows from experience how challenging it can be to find fellowship with people who “get” military women and the time and distance challenges of sustaining these relationships. So, Krystal launched and currently leads 4 Word Women’s “Uniformed and Veterans” online community group.
Krystal retired from the Air Force in June 2020. Her final assignment was in Stuttgart, Germany, where she served as the Deputy Command Surgeon for United States Africa Command (AFRICOM). At that time, the AFRICOM surgeon’s office was responsible for the medical care of 13,000 people deployed throughout Africa, and for helping to build the public health, healthcare, and emergency-management resources of 27 African governments. Krystal has also commanded a medical group (hospital) and a medical squadron (multi-practice clinic). She also served as the 7th Air Force Surgeon General.
Her primary career field (i.e., AFSC, MOS) was Bioenvironmental Engineering, and she still practices environmental health and safety in both the commercial and non-profit sectors. The impact of leadership and organizational culture on the well-being of employees is one of her passions and areas of expertise.
Krystal has been married to one of her Air Force Academy classmates for more than three decades. He is also a retired Colonel. They have three adult sons.
Tami Waring
Tami is a 1984 graduate from the United States Air Force Academy. She served for 5 years in the AF as a Space Systems Analyst in Intel. After separating from the AF she followed her AF husband, Hous, around for over 24 years of his career. Tami and Hous have nine children and 16 grandchildren, spread out in eight states. She homeschooled all her children and just sent the last child off to college in July of 2022. Currently Tami works for Officers’ Christian Fellowship (OCF) as the Staff Representative for Women’s Ministry. She enjoys reading and knitting in her free time.
Discounts:
Company Grade Officers qualify for discounts that lower costs to $110 (plus tax).
Cadets, midshipmen and enlisted members qualify for discounts that lower costs to $75 (plus tax).
Limited needs-based scholarships are available. Please contact reservations@springcanyon.org or (719) 395-2328 regarding scholarship requests or any other Leading Women Retreat inquiries.
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Connections and Conversations Retreat #1
2022-12-01 - 2022-12-04
The Connections and Conversations Retreat is for homeschooled students in grades 9-12 (ages 14-18). This retreat is designed to connect high school students to a larger community while engaging them in the art of discussion and building fun, new relationships. There will be opportunities for fellowship, discussion, games, rock climbing, hiking, possibly tubing if there is enough snow and more. This retreat is geared toward those enrolled in the Classical Conversations Challenge I-IV programs, but all homeschooled students are welcome.

Andy Truitt, former Classical Conversations National Director, will be leading the sessions and the parent chaperones will lead the breakout groups. Past students who have attended this retreat have said it was “life-changing” and “…wish I could do this several times a year.”
Our discussion will be based on the book “The Hobbit” by J.R.R. Tolkien. This is an excellent, thought-provoking book that will also provide for great discussion. Every attendee (students and chaperones) MUST read the book BEFORE arriving on the first day of the retreat. You will not get much out of the retreat if the details of this book are not fresh in your mind, so even if you’ve read it before please do so again to refresh your memory. You’ll also need to bring a hard copy of the book to the retreat with you.
Please plan to arrive between 6pm and 7pm on Thursday (no dinner available on the first night) and depart at 10:00am on Sunday.
Cost: $285 (plus tax) per student. $150 (plus tax) per chaperone. Due upon sign up. The cost includes: 3 nights lodging, 7 meals, and all activities. Transportation is on your own.
Read “The Hobbit” prior to arrival at Spring Canyon.
If you have any questions please call/text (303-406-8908) or email (heidi.truitt@springcanyon.org).

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Interested in chaperoning? As a chaperone you will need to read the assigned book ahead of time (before arriving for the retreat) so you are ready to guide the small group discussions during the retreat. Also, please be prepared to help supervise the free time activities and help where needed throughout the weekend. No advance training is needed and all instruction will be given during the chaperone meeting on the first night of the retreat.
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Winter Sports Retreat 1
2022-12-19 - 2022-12-26
Speaker:
LCDR Eric and Melanie McMullen, USN (Ret.)
LCDR Eric McMullen has been involved with OCF for over 30 years, starting as a cadet and midshipman at Virginia Tech, where he and Melanie met. They have been married for over 25 years, and are blessed to be able raise and disciple their three awesome children: Rebecca, Andrew, and David. Eric served a full Navy career – first as a Naval Flight Officer, flying as a RIO in the F-14D Super Tomcat, and a WSO in the F-18F Super Hornet/Rhino. Later he served as the Computer Science, Cyber, and Modeling and Simulation Program Officer at the Naval Postgraduate School. Upon retirement, God called the McMullens into full-time missions work, partnering with Russians to lead short-term missions trips to share the Gospel, make disciples, and train and multiply other believers. Eric and Melanie are passionate about the vision of reaching the world through personal evangelism, discipleship, and multiplication… until there’s No Place Left to do that!
Topic:
“Reaching ‘No Place Left’ in the Military and Around the World”
Do you want to see the military reached for Christ? The world reached for Christ?
As we prepare to celebrate our Lord’s Advent into our world, we’ll take time to think about those we know who are still far from Him. As a former Navy fighter pilot, I appreciate how challenging evangelism and disciple-making can be in our military setting. So in an engaging and interactive series of evening sessions, we’ll talk about practical tools and bring in stories – both from the military context as well as from my recent experiences from the field of Russian missions.
Guest Ambassadors:
LTC Rob & Emily Kurz, USA (Ret.)
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Winter Sports Retreat 2
2022-12-27 - 2023-01-02
Speaker:
COL Kevin Bouren, USA
Kevin Bouren is a Soldier in the Lord’s Army and served as a front-line ambassador for Christ while wearing the uniform of our Nation’s Army for more than 30 years. A native of Phoenix, Arizona, he is a 1997 Graduate of West Point, commanded Soldiers in combat in Iraq, and served in numerous combat and peacekeeping operations around the globe. Kevin is passionate about making disciples and helping them to fulfill the Great Commission. His service to the Nation and our Lord is enabled and enhanced by a thriving marriage to Adra, his lovely wife of 25 years, who changes the world one child at a time as a homeschool mom to their four delightful children: Kayla (20), Brady (17), Annalise (8), and Luke (6). They enjoy the outdoors, mentoring officers through Officers’ Christian Fellowship, and using their gifts to serve together on film sets as they proclaim Christ to the world.
Kevin and Adra have been actively involved in OCF since Kevin’s Plebe Year at West Point, and they have continued to lead small group Bible studies while staying connected to the OCF community through White Sulphur Springs and Spring Canyon. Having just retired from the Army in October 2022—where they lived at 17 different addresses encompassing 9 states—the Bouren Family is now traversing the country in their RV. They are continuing their passion in Christian filmmaking and pursuing God’s next calling, which includes building a multi-generational vision for their family in the context of great Christian community, four seasons, and snow!
Topic:
“Man Up: Going ALL IN for Jesus!”
Men are commissioned to “man up” as husbands, fathers, officers, ministers, friends, stewards, and disciple-makers. As the darkness grows in our world, so must the men grow up in the strength and authority of Jesus Christ to meet this darkness with the Light of God’s Word. This is a message targeted at men but it’s for everyone! If you have a father, husband, brother, son, or fiancé in your life, or any other man you can influence, then this week is for you!
Guest Ambassadors:
Dr. (LTC) Luke and Karen Hofmann, USA
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Valentine's Retreat
2023-02-10 - 2023-02-12
New! Couple’s Weekend. Join us in February for a romantic weekend for two including a private four-course dinner and complimentary hot springs tickets.
Optional activities include sushi making, tea and chocolate tasting, a paint & sip, and Pilates all in a destination-worthy Colorado mountain town.

Sign up for this incredible value today!

Price: $225 per person
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Connections and Conversations Retreat #2
2023-02-16 - 2023-02-19
The Connections and Conversations Retreat is for homeschooled students in grades 9-12 (ages 14-18). This retreat is designed to connect high school students to a larger community while engaging them in the art of discussion and building fun, new relationships. There will be opportunities for fellowship, discussion, games, rock climbing, hiking, possibly tubing if there is enough snow and more. This retreat is geared toward those enrolled in the Classical Conversations Challenge I-IV programs, but all homeschooled students are welcome.

Andy Truitt, former Classical Conversations National Director, will be leading the sessions and the parent chaperones will lead the breakout groups. Past students who have attended this retreat have said it was “life-changing” and “…wish I could do this several times a year.”
Our discussion will be based on the book “Lord of the Flies” by William Golding. This is an excellent, thought-provoking book that will also provide for great discussion. Every attendee (students and chaperones) MUST read the book BEFORE arriving on the first day of the retreat. You will not get much out of the retreat if the details of this book are not fresh in your mind, so even if you’ve read it before please do so again to refresh your memory. You’ll also need to bring a hard copy of the book to the retreat with you.
Please plan to arrive between 6pm and 7pm on Thursday (no dinner available on the first night) and depart at 10:00am on Sunday.
Cost: $285 (plus tax) per student. $150 (plus tax) per chaperone. Due upon sign up. The cost includes: 3 nights lodging, 7 meals, and all activities. Transportation is on your own.
Read “Lord of the Flies” prior to arrival at Spring Canyon.
If you have any questions please call/text (303-406-8908) or email (heidi.truitt@springcanyon.org).

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Interested in chaperoning? As a chaperone you will need to read the assigned book ahead of time (before arriving for the retreat) so you are ready to guide the small group discussions during the retreat. Also, please be prepared to help supervise the free time activities and help where needed throughout the weekend. No advance training is needed and all instruction will be given during the chaperone meeting on the first night of the retreat.
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Rocky Mountain ROTC Spiritual Fitness Retreat
2023-02-17 - 2023-02-19
Come grow as a “Servant-Leader” who integrates faith and profession. This retreat is for you as future Christian military officers! Contact Lt Col Tom Falconer, USAF (Ret.) with questions at (719) 661-2442 or tbirdUSL75@gmail.com.
Speaker:
Lt Col Kate Toms, Ph.D., USAF
Topic:
“Love Your God with All Your Mind…Because It Matters What You Think!”

Price:
$100 for Cadets, Midshipmen, and Enlisted
$150 for Company Grade Officers
$225 for Adults
Schedule:
Optional Dinner Friday at 1730. RSVP Required! No cost for cadets/mids. $15 additional cost for all other adults; $10.50 additional cost for ages 3-12.
Session begins Friday, 17 February 2023 at 1830
Ends Sunday, 19 February 2023 at 1330 (after lunch)
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Spring Break Service & Adventure Week
2023-03-24 - 2023-03-31
Students, Cadets and Midshipmen – Join Us for Spring Break Service & Adventure Week!
Spring Canyon Retreat and Conference Center
March 24-31, 2023
Spring Break Service & Adventure Week at OCF’s Spring Canyon Conference Center
is a win-win event geared for you!
Work side-by-side with fellow future leaders in a variety of maintenance and construction projects.
Be equipped and encouraged by Spring Canyon staff who have “walked the walk” as Christian military leaders.
Enjoy great local activities in the Rocky Mountains: skiing, snowshoeing, tubing, hot springs and more!
Your service helps make life-changing ministry possible!
Participants pay for their own travel and adventure excursions.
All meal and lodging costs are covered by Spring Canyon.
Questions? Call (719) 395-2328 or email reservations@springcanyon.org
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OCF Local Leader Conference
2023-03-31 - 2023-04-02
A gathering of OCF Local Leaders–and those interested in becoming Local Leaders–who seek to develop a vision for grassroots ministry by studying the Word, praying together, and sharing lessons learned with peers.
To reach a dispersed and transient military community scattered across 4,800 locations in 160 countries, OCF makes an impact by engaging military leaders in biblical fellowship through small groups, all led by Local Leaders. As Local Leaders around the world pursue the same vision of seeing the military community impacted through Christlike leaders, it’s vital to set aside time to come together, encourage and equip one another, and be refreshed to go back to local ministries.
To that end, OCF will host its annual Local Leader Conference, an interactive, workshop-based weekend in which attendees are participants, not just recipients. Plenary sessions, led by OCF Director of Field Engagement Hous Waring, and a variety of practical workshops will enable Local Leaders–and those interested in becoming Local Leaders–to develop a vision for grassroots ministry. For the first time ever, OCF’s two conference centers are hosting this event simultaneously, enabling real-time interaction among conference participants across the country.
Price:
$200 per person
$150 for CGOs
$100 for enlisted
FREE! $100 for cadets and mids

Childcare provided for ages 0-12. Prices below for any children that attend.
$160 for 0-12 year old dependents (includes childcare)
$120 for 13-18 year old dependents (no childcare)
Speakers:

Plenary Sessions: “Vision for Military Ministry” and “Why OCF?”
with Col Hous Waring, USAF (Ret.), OCF Director of Field Engagement

Spring Canyon: “OCF – Purpose, Mission and Vision”
with LTC Colin Wooten, USA (Ret.), OCF Director of Operations

Spring Canyon: “Foundations of Resilience”
with Col Tim Hale, USAF (Ret.), Area Coordinator for Oklahoma, Sheppard AFB and McConnell AFB

Spring Canyon: “Ministering Effectively in the Military Community”
with Lt Col Tom Falconer, USAF (Ret.), Area Coordinator for Colorado Springs

Spring Canyon: “What’s Happening in the OCF Mountain/Central Region”
with Col Steve and Miriam Shambach, USA (Ret.), Mountain/Central Regional Coordinator Team
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OCF's 15th Annual Chaplains' Family Retreat
2023-05-05 - 2023-05-07
The OCF Chaplains’ Family Retreat at Spring Canyon provides restoration, recreation, and refreshment for military chaplains and their families. With inspiring teaching, delicious family-style meals, and great activities for all ages, this is an opportunity to reconnect with friends and family and be refreshed in your own ministry. Let our world-class staff serve you and your family during this relaxing spring vacation. Make the OCF Chaplains’ Family Retreat your “vacation with a purpose!”
Price:
$100 for adults (13 and above) and $70 for children (3-12); ages 0-2 are Free
Children’s program for ages 0-12 provided at no extra cost
Speaker:
CH(MG) Doug Carver, USA (Ret.)
Chaplain (Major General) Doug Carver, US Army, retired, is the Executive Director of Chaplaincy for the Southern Baptist Convention’s North American Mission Board. An advocate for the religious liberty of service members, veterans, and their families, he oversees the professional and pastoral support to 3700 Southern Baptist Chaplains who minister in various institutional settings in the United States and around the world.
Prior to joining the North American Mission Board, he was the Army’s 22nd Chief of Chaplains (2007-2011), leading and serving over 2900 chaplains supporting the religious and pastoral needs of our 1.2 million soldiers and families. Chaplain Carver served at every level of the Army, from platoon to the Department of the Army Staff. At the beginning of the Iraq War in 2003, he served as the senior military chaplain in the combat theater of operations.
A native of Rome, Georgia, he and his wife, Sunny, celebrate 49 years of marriage and reside in Charlotte, North Carolina near their two daughters and five grandchildren.
Topic:
“Endure To the End!”
In these times of rolling traumas, we need a constant reminder of the prevailing power Jesus has given believers to live victorious and hope-filled lives. How do we fulfill Jesus’ command to “endure to the end”?
Guest Ambassadors:
COL and Mrs. Arnie Ahnfeldt, USA (Ret.)
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Climb Together #1
2023-05-12 - 2023-05-14
Join Us Today!
If you are ready to join us for an amazing weekend with your 8- to 13-year-old children in Colorado’s stunning Rocky Mountains, please sign up online.
Find out more here.
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Summer Celebration #1: Work Week
2023-06-04 - 2023-06-10
As you consider whether our Summer Celebration Work Week is a good fit for you or your family, please review the details below. You’re welcome to contact our Guest Services team with any additional questions: (719) 395-2328 or reservations@springcanyon.org.
Work week volunteers must be 14 years or older, and should be physically able to work at least 8 hours each day, completing manual labor tasks such as fire mitigation and wood splitting, exterior building staining and repairs, climbing ladders for roof repair, etc. We will schedule a half-day off for all volunteers, with optional activities like whitewater rafting (additional cost), indoor climbing wall, etc. Volunteers, guests, and staff will gather each evening for engaging teaching sessions with our guest speaker.
We will offer a limited children’s program for ages 0-13. Two of the evening teaching sessions will include separate children’s program sessions; the other sessions will not include a children’s program. We will also offer optional babysitting (additional cost) on two separate mornings.
Cost:
For volunteers (ages 14 and up) who work the full week, there is no cost! Volunteers still get the scheduled half-day off.
For all other guests who are not working the full week, we offer a 20% discount from our standard Summer Celebration rates:
Adults (14+) $608, Youth (6-13) $365, Children (3-5) $183, Infants (0-2) $0. No other discounts are compatible with these rates.
If you plan to attend Work Week, please register online, then email reservations@springcanyon.org and let us know whether members of your family or group will attend as volunteers workers or guests. This will help us accurately plan and organize our work projects.
Thanks for considering giving your time and energy to help us tackle some larger projects at Spring Canyon, your home away from home!

Speaker:
Noble Gibbens
Noble is the person you’d least expect to be talking about feelings & emotions! An uncharacteristic fight with his wife a few years ago revealed a glaring issue: he was clueless when it came to handling his emotions.
This West Point grad & former Army Ranger in the 82nd Airborne Division is now an EQ Practitioner and teaches Emotional Intelligence on his highly rated podcast, EQ Gangster, in his EQ Mafia Membership and through corporate coaching & consulting.
Don’t let the big beard & tattoos fool you – Noble is pure positive energy & passion! He brings 23 years’ experience as an entrepreneur and international keynote speaker to help corporate clients, entrepreneurs, leaders & influencers get their emotions working for them, not against them.
He has been married to Kathy for 27 years and they have a 15 y/o junior in high school.
Topic:
Emotionally Healthy Spiritual Leadership
How long have you been going to church? How many pastors or church leaders have you heard talk about emotions or emotional intelligence (“EQ”)? Probably not very many.
Our EQ directly affects & impacts both our relationship with the Lord and how we lead & influence others. Let’s commit our emotions to the Lord so we can truly lead the way the Lord wants us to.
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FTA #2 (Father-Daughter)
2023-06-10 - 2023-06-17
Mentors: Col Kim Hawthorne, USAF (Ret.) & Mrs. Amy Grace Jacobs (née Hawthorne)

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RMH #2 (International Week)
2023-06-10 - 2023-06-17
Lead Mentor:
COL Andy MacLean, USA (Ret.)
Co-Mentor:
CPT Jonathan Dotson, USA
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Summer Celebration #2: Leavenworth Week
2023-06-10 - 2023-06-17
Speaker(s):
CH(COL) Scott Koeman, USA
Chaplain (COL) Scott Koeman served as an enlisted Soldier in the Michigan Army National Guard for 12 years before commissioning as a Chaplain Candidate in 1997 and entering active duty in 2003. Prior to active duty, he served as an Associate Pastor at EverGreen Ministries Church in Hudsonville, Michigan. His academic education includes a Master of Divinity from Calvin Theological Seminary and a Bachelor of Religious Education from Reformed Bible College.
Chaplain Koeman has served as a battalion, brigade, and garrison chaplain; and as an instructor, trainer, and course manager at the Chaplain Center and School, Fort Jackson, SC. He has pastored Soldiers and family members at Fort Bliss, TX; Camp As Sayliyah, Qatar; Fort Knox, KY; Fort Lewis, WA; Schofield Barracks, HI; Detroit Army Arsenal, MI; and Fort Leavenworth, KS; and during multiple combat deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan.

Chaplain Koeman has been married to Benita Haak for 27 years. She is a first generation Canadian of Dutch immigrant parents. Benita is the website founder/editor of operationwearehere.com. They have three children, Ian (23), Luke (21), and Kerrisan (19).
Topic:
“Rewards and Benefits of the Kingdom of God”
Guest Ambassador:
LTC Jim and Christina Harbridge, USA (Ret.)
*If you are graduating from Fort Leavenworth CGSC, Summer Celebration Week 2 is ideal for you!
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FTA #3 (Father-Son)
2023-06-17 - 2023-06-24
Lead Mentor:
Rick Kuhlman
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RMH #3
2023-06-17 - 2023-06-24
Lead Mentor:
LTC John Cross, USA (Ret.)
Co-Mentor:
Rob Allen
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Summer Celebration #3: Homeschool Week
2023-06-17 - 2023-06-24
Speaker:
Lt Col Kevin Boden, ANG
Kevin and his wife, Wendi, have 8 children and became homeschooling parents in 2008. Kevin is a graduate of Wheaton College (IL) and received his J.D. from Seattle University. Kevin served on active duty in the U.S. Air Force for 10 years a Judge Advocate, allowing he and Wendi to homeschool in three different countries and five states. Kevin has served three years in the Alaska Air National Guard he continues his service as a Lt Col as a drill-status Guardsman. Also, as HSLDA staff attorney and Director of Global Outreach, Kevin serves as the primary contact for members in 12 states and directs HSLDA’s international program, working to expand homeschooling freedom around the world. He is passionate about the freedom to homeschool, the blessings of being a husband and dad, and most things outdoors.
Topic:
“Gospel Seasons: Building Blocks for Home Schoolers”
Stacking blocks is often the first skill a baby learns. Why? It’s an important skill because it requires coordination. Similarly, balancing the building blocks of homeschooling families also entails a synchronicity that often seems out of reach. This week will provide practical, whole-family approaches to schooling at home from a Christ-centered worldview. Come and be encouraged as we consider the building blocks unique to home schooling families.
Guest Ambassador:
Lt Col Aaron and Sarah Lynch, USAF
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FTA #4 (Father-Son)
2023-06-24 - 2023-07-01

RMH #4
2023-06-24 - 2023-07-01
Lead Mentor:
Lt Col Jon Krause, USAF (Ret.)
Co-Mentor:
LT Brent & LT Bridget Sacks, USN
Cancelled, call 719-395-2328 if this is the only week you can attend.
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Summer Celebration #4
2023-06-24 - 2023-07-01
Speaker:
Lt Col Leemon Baird, USAF (Ret.)
Leemon served 24 years in the Air Force, first as an Air Force Academy cadet, and later a professor there. After retirement, he has worked as a researcher and started several companies. He has been a member of OCF since 1985, and enjoys studying the Bible, and teaching Bible studies for groups from children to adults.
Topic:
“Knowing the Lord”
This week, we will explore through scripture how we can know the Lord. This includes knowing his nature, knowing his will for the decisions we make, knowing his work, his plan, his promises, and his presence. Join us as we discuss and seek him together.
Guest Ambassador:
Lt Col Adam and Robin Spitler, USAF (Ret.)
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FTA #5 (Father-Son)
2023-07-01 - 2023-07-08

RMH #5
2023-07-01 - 2023-07-08
Lead Mentor:
Lt Col Michael Weeks, USAF (Ret.)
Co-Mentor:
LT Keith Holmes, USCG
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