Summer Celebration #4
2022-06-25 - 2022-07-02 | Spring Canyon Conference Center, 26000 County Road 344, Buena Vista, CO, 81211
Speaker(s):
Lt Gen Bruce Fister, USAF (Ret.)
Bruce Fister reigns from Cincinnati, Ohio, was a pilot in the U.S. Air Force for over 32 years, commanded multiple units, and has had leadership roles in global military operations and in Christian nonprofit organizations. His wife Melissa of over 57 years is a high school sweetheart who has supported him since he graduated from the U.S. Air Force Academy in 1964. Bruce has commanded multiple military organizations and has visited every continent in the world, and he and Melissa have lived in Europe and visited countries from Europe to the Pacific. He has been in business, and perhaps most important, served as Executive Director of Officers’ Christian Fellowship for 10 years. The sparkle in their eyes is their two sons, their wives, and three grandchildren. Bruce and Melissa reside in Niceville, Florida. Bruce is the President of the Robert and Christine Steinmann Family Foundation and serves as a Coxswain in the Coast Guard Auxiliary. Read about his experience leading OCF at www.growingandbuilding.com.

Topic:
“Welcome Home”: Your Journey of Faith
The coming 60th anniversary of the acquisition of Spring Canyon is our celebration of how the Lord has blessed this conference center and all who have attended over these many years. How many times have you or others been “Welcomed Home” to Spring Canyon to join family, grow in your faith, be encouraged to walk as a follower of Jesus, and deepen your trust in our Lord so you can continue to be His hands and feet in your family, our military and throughout the world? The “Welcome Home” series will recount the journeys of faith at Spring Canyon and incorporate the history into the deep lessons of God’s Word.
Guest Ambassador:
Maj Dan and Lisa Abney, USMC
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FTA #4 (Father-Son)
2022-06-25 - 2022-07-02
Lead Mentor:
Rick Kuhlman
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RMH #4
2022-06-25 - 2022-07-02
Lead Mentor:
LTC John Cross, USA (Ret)
Co-Mentor:
Col Jackie Breeden, USAF (Ret)
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Summer Celebration #5
2022-07-02 - 2022-07-09
Speaker(s):
Col Scott Fisher, USAF (Ret)
Scott Fisher recently retired from the United States Air Force after more than 27 years of faithful military service. He and his wife Christie bring a strong passion for the Lord and love for His people with experience across six continents. They have been involved in OCF ministry for over 25 years to include service as local leaders across the globe, on Council and to our chaplains. Scott and Christie have been married for 27 years and have three daughters and two sons, one of which recently became a Marine. Scott has led Bible studies for diverse groups for over twenty years, including youth, Harvard graduate students, young couples, fighter pilots and generals. He has also served as a youth pastor and lay minister. Christie has co-hosted Bible studies with Scott for over 15 years and served in leadership with Bible Study Fellowship for 11 years.
Topic:
Declare His Mighty Acts!
For over 60 years, Spring Canyon has refreshed military members and families on their journey, equipped them with excellent biblical teaching, and inspired them to serve where God has called them. In every decade, God has used ordinary people to bring about extraordinary results! Today Spring Canyon remains true to its founding vision: a Christ-centered sanctuary and training ground for Christians who live and minister in the military society – a “home away from home” on a sometimes turbulent journey. Join us in celebrating 60 years of God’s life-saving and life-changing work at Spring Canyon. Let’s pass this legacy on to the next generation of military leaders and families: “One generation shall commend your works to another, and shall declare your mighty acts” (Psalm 145:4). Adventure awaits!
Guest Ambassador:
COL Steve & Miriam Shambach, USA (Ret.)
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FTA #5 (Father-Son)
2022-07-02 - 2022-07-09

RMH #5
2022-07-02 - 2022-07-09
Lead Mentor:
Maj Tim Tormey, USMC (Ret)
Co-Mentor:
LT Keith Holmes, USCG
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60th Anniversary Celebration
2022-07-02 12:30 - 15:30 UTC
Topic:
Celebrate 60 Years of Ministry at Spring Canyon
Join us this summer in celebrating 60 years of God’s life-saving and life-changing work at Spring Canyon! Every week of our summer programs will include fun celebratory activities, but Summer Celebration Weeks 4 and 5 are especially dedicated to recognizing this important milestone. We will officially commemorate Spring Canyon’s 60th anniversary at 2pm on Saturday, July 2. We encourage guests attending Summer Celebration, RMH, and FTA Week 4 to extend their stay for a few hours and join us for lunch and this special ceremony! Likewise, guests attending Summer Celebration, RMH, and FTA Week 5 are encouraged to arrive early to join us for lunch and the anniversary ceremony.
Please note that this sign up does NOT include lodging. Lunch and ceremony are available to all at no charge.
Lunch begins at 1230 and the ceremony begins at 1400.
Register for EventA home away from home for the past 60 years…
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Summer Celebration #6
2022-07-09 - 2022-07-16
Speaker:
Greg St. Cyr
Pastor Greg St. Cyr has a passion for global missions and the local church. He spent 13 years with Cru (Campus Crusade for Christ) where he met his wife of 36 years, Mary Kaye. Greg served as a missionary for 8 years in Poland largely during communist days. For the last 27 years, he has served as the lead pastor of Bay Area Community Church in Annapolis whose global ministry extends throughout the world. He has a master’s degree from Dallas Theological Seminary and a Doctor of Ministry in missions from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. He and his wife have four grown children and six grandchildren.
Topic:
“Victory in the Valley, Courage in the Cave”
All of us go through valleys of discouragement and trials. The longer the trial and disappointment, the darker the cave. How do we experience God’s victory and courage in times like this? We will look at David’s experiences in the cave of Adullam and Engedi, as well as how to walk through the valley of trouble, the valley of weeping, and the valley of the shadow of death. Learn how God often does His best work in valleys and caves!
Guest Ambassador:
COL Keith and Sharon Morgan, USA (Ret.)
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RMH #6
2022-07-09 - 2022-07-16
Lead Mentor:
Lt Col Paul Vanderweide, USAF (Ret) & Capt Cindy Vanderweide, USAF (Sep)
Co-Mentor:
LCDR Lars Tormey, USCG
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Summer Celebration #7
2022-07-16 - 2022-07-23
Speaker:
Keith Peck
Keith has served OCF as a conference speaker for the past 38 years. He recently retired after 45 years of pastoral ministry in the Presbyterian Church of America. Thirty of those years he and Gale served in Annapolis, MD, ministering to and with the Navigator, Cru and OCF staff at the US Naval Academy. Keith has been married to Gale, his ministry partner, for 48 years. Keith & Gale have five children and seventeen grandchildren.

Topic:
“Daniel: Engaging a Polarized, Hostile Culture as Salt, Light & the Aroma of Christ”
In our current cultural moment, outrage has become more expected than surprising, more normative than odd, more encouraged than discouraged, more rewarded than rejected. Outrage over election “fraud”, COVID politicized government “overreach”, mask & vaccine mandates, “social justice”, LGBQT legislation. We no longer discuss. We rage, cancel and shame…too often mean-spirited and quick-triggered. In this culture of outrage, Bono, the front man for the rock band U2 warned, “We must be careful in our efforts to confront the monster not to ourselves become the monster.” So how do we engage this culture with a different spirit, the Spirit of Christ, and become the kingdom-influencers and culture-shapers we are called to be? Daniel illustrates God’s answer to that question.
Guest Ambassador:
CH(CDR) Jim and Shirley Ellis, USN (Ret.)
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FTA #7 (Father-Daughter)
2022-07-16 - 2022-07-23
Lead Mentor:
Col Kim Hawthorne, USAF (Ret)
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RMH #7
2022-07-16 - 2022-07-23
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).

Register a Student

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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