March 27-28th 2026
Lake Geneva Christian Center,
Alexandria MN
MEN'S ADVANCE 2026
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RUNNING THE RACE!
“Let us run with perseverance the race that is set before us.” (Heb. 12:1)
Experience a powerful weekend of worship, teaching and fellowship. Dr Allen Tennison along with other dynamic breakout speakers will challenge and equip you to run the race!
Schedule
Friday March 27th
12PM Registration Opens
4:15PM Breakout session #1
5:00PM Dinner
7:00 PM Evening Service – Worship Center
9:30PM Late night Activities*
Saturday March 28th
6:30AM Breakfast (Office/Registration Opens)
7:15AM Sunrise sessions
8:30AM Morning Service
10:15AM Breakout Session #2
11:00AM Lunch
1:00PM Afternoon Service
2:30PM Go Home
Cost per person – Men’s Advance. Price includes the Advance, Meals and 1 spot for housing
(reservations are for 1 bed not for a whole room)
Guests need to bring bedding & towels for all housing selections other than Kingsriter and Legacy Lodge Hotel Rooms
- Kingsriter ($185)
- Legacy Lodge Hotel Room ($180)
- Legacy Lodge Dorm Room ($160)
- Lakeview Large Dorm Suites ($145)
- Lakeview Medium Dorm Suites ($155)
- Lakeview Small Dorm Suites ($155)
- Duplex Cabins Queen Bed/Bunk ($145)
- Duplex Cabins 2 Bunk ($145)
- Lund Hall Dorms ($145)
- Heritage Dorms ($125)
- Rustic Cabins with heat ($125)
- Rustic Cabins no heat ($105)
- Friday and Saturday no lodging ($100)
- Friday only no lodging ($60)
- Saturday only no lodging ($75)
*Late Night Activities:
Volleyball and Basketball– Gym | Ice Cream – Event Center/Dining Hall | Bonfire – 2 next to Kingsriter Retreat Center and 1 on the beach by Event Center | Geneva Java – open Friday 2:00 p.m.- 5p.m. and 9:00 p.m. to midnight. Saturday 6:30a.m.-8:30a.m | Games in the rec. area in Lakeview Center | NCAA Basketball Tournament – Fireside room in Lakeview Center | Swimming/Hot Tub – Legacy Lodge Aquatic Center – Friday 9:30p.m.- 11:30p.m. | “Taking care of business” prayer time in Worship Center
Breakouts
Take advantage of these great equipping opportunities! We have amazing breakout sessions led by outstanding teachers.
Each breakout session will be held twice – 4:15PM Friday and 10:15AM Saturday.
Freedom: Throwing Off Everything That Hinders!
Learning how to close the doors to the enemy while cleansing your spiritual house & living free! During this session personal ministry will take place.
Steve Ekholm
Lead Pastor | Living Hope
Mora MN
Communication Secrets Of A Great Marriage
Develop the Skills You Need to Resolve Conflict, Reconnect Emotionally and Stay Strong Together. This talk is from Mike’s latest book by the same title. The book will be available at the workshop with all proceeds going to missions.
Mike Huey
Evangelist, Business Consultant
Culture-Shaping Men Build An Armory Of Leadership
This theme will give us a strong foundation to call men to rise, lead, and influence every environment they’re placed in. Based on Vince’s new book, The Armory of Leadership
Vince Miller
Founder | Resolute Ministries
I Will
The Spirit empowered life of holiness we are called to doesn’t just happen. It must be created, cultivated and daily chosen through these nine “I Will” declarations found in Psalm 101.
Mike Stehr
Lead Pastor | Rochester Assembly of God Church
Steps To Winning At Home
Discover a biblical pattern that can equip you to lead your home well and totally transform your future.
Greg Linz
Lead Pastor | ZOE Church
Burnsville MN
Eyes On The Prize!
Learn how to shake off every hindrance, run with endurance and keep our eyes on the author and perfector of our faith!
Doug Vagle
Lead Pastor | The Waters Church
Sartell MN
Battle Ready
Running your race with the full armor of God.
Mike Stevens
Lead Pastor | Good Hope Church
Cloquet MN
Parenting Through The Stages
If you’re a parent, you know how quickly kids grow and things change. This breakout session offers practical tips and tools for keeping Christ at the center as you parent through every stage of development. We’ll explore topics like discipline, responsibility, technology, and relationships as you adapt your parenting style to the age of your child or children.
Chris Pruett
Family Life Pastor, New Life Church
MN District Kidmin Director
Quiet Heroes
Celebrating good Godly men that often get forgotten.
Dr Darnell Williams
President | North Central University
Your Potential Is Now!
When you step, God has something to direct and bless.
Dan Parotti | Pastor
A Husband to Die For
Proverbs 31 unlocks the key to being that guy your wife can’t resist!
Roger Thompson
Pastor, Men’s Ministry Leader
Covered Up
Many of believers are running the race of life weighed down by things they have never been healed — from habits we can’t break, words that still carry weight, and shame that keeps us hidden. Discover how because of Jesus, what once broke you doesn’t have to define you.
Jono Gates
Traveling Evangelist | Jono Gates Ministries
Best Dad In The World
The best dad in the world is what every child WANTS to believe about their dad. In this talk we will unpack simple, yet transformative “dad principles & actions” that WILL RESULT in being the “best dad in the world” in the eyes of your children.
Dr. Douglas Graham
Director of Church Engagement for OneHope,
Assistant Superintendent MN District
Saturday Sunrise Sessions
7:15AM Saturday morning
Starting A Recovery Ministry At Your Church
Most men know men struggling with some kind of bondage from substance abuse to porn issues. The Gospel is the only message that can truly set them free. The Recovery Church movement along with Celebrate Recovery are changing the lives of many and setting captives free.
Paul Logan
Men’s Ministry Pastor. Founder and Director of Marathon Ministries
The Call To Lead
Biblical Principles that empower effective leadership is needed now more than ever, the world needs more leaders. At some point in your life, whether it be at home, work, in your community, or at church, you will be presented with an opportunity to lead. Are you ready to answer that call?
Jay Jensen
Sales Executive
Elder | Cedar Valley Church
Power of a Praying Man!
Renewing your heart for prayer through scripture.
Aaron Topp
Lead Pastor | River Valley Church
Eagan MN
Step Off The Shame Cycle
A spiritual and practical guide on how to move from hopelessness to hopefulness
Michael Kerstetter LPCC, DBT Therapist
Nystrom and Associates
Freedom: Throwing Off Everything That Hinders!
Learn how to pray for healing! During this session personal ministry will take place.
Steve Ekholm
Lead Pastor | Living Hope
Mora MN
Deep and Wide – Building a Sustainable Ministry to Men
Men’s ministries die of good intentions, followed by a lack of consistency. Come and learn some strategies for uniting & engaging the men of your church.
Roger Thompson
Pastor, Men’s Ministry Leader
Your Potential Is Now!
When you step, God has something to direct and bless.
Dan Parotti | Pastor
The Spirit-filled Church: Faithful to God’s Mission
(Pastors Breakout Session)
Fulfillment of the Great Commission (make disciples) should be a defining characteristic of the Spirit-filled Church.
Chris Cleveland
Lead Pastor | Eden Prairie Assembly
