Christian Retreat 2023 Winter Conference Series

"His Word is in my heart, like a fire shut up in my bones!"

Jeremiah 20:9

2023 Conference Speakers

Speakers and Schedules subject to change

Pastor Phil Derstine

Senior Pastor of The Family Church at Christian Retreat

Jonathan Cahn

Messianic Jewish prophet, author of best-selling books “The Harbinger,” “The Mystery of the Shemitah” and “The Paradigm.”

Billy Burke

Worldwide evangelist with a gift to impart faith that brings about the miraculous, from physical to deep inner healing.

Eddie James

Worship artist who has ministered with many of the world’s most impactful ministries. He disciples youth who are coming out of drug addiction, gangs, violence, and abuse.

Mike Shreve

Mike and his wife, Elizabeth, pastor locally in Cleveland, Tennessee, travel evangelistically, and also run a publishing company, Deeper Revelation Books

Ben Smith

Apostle, Prophet and Pastor of the Embassy International Church. Rev. Smith has traveled extensively throughout the world, equipping, training and activating believers into their calling and gifting for the Kingdom of God.

Phil Driscoll

World-renowned trumpeter, singer, composer and recording artist, his music has brought inspiration to multitudes around the globe. Host of “The Awakening” program on CTN, where he transforms Scripture into song.

Frank Baio

Anointed and gifted man of God, he is an Apostle, Evangelist, Teacher, Mentor, Scholar, Author of multiple books and conference speaker. He is sensitive to the Holy Spirit and flows with the Spirit. God confirms His Word with miracles, signs, and wonders.

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Bill Vanderbush

Pastor and evangelist with a passion to empower people to do greater works for Jesus and invade the impossible. His acclaimed books include “Reckless Grace” and “The Four People You Marry.”

Pastor Eddie Taylor

Pastor Eddie Taylor, writer, speaker, and Co-founder of the Taylor Ministry Group, and co-founder of Family Discipleship Ministries (FDM), he serves on the Lead Team for Lee Grady's Bold Venture Ministries.

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Gary & Drenda Keesee

Pastors of Faith Life Church, entrepreneurs and authors, they share strategies for balanced, successful living in the areas of faith, family and finances, and have written numerous books together.

Mark Gorman

International motivational speaker and senior pastor of Grace Christian Center in New Orleans. He is known for his knowledge of marketplace ministry, spiritual warfare and Biblical financial principles.

Roberts Liardon

Church historian and best-selling author of “God’s Generals” series of books. He has ministered in more than 125 countries, mentoring leaders, training believers and bringing humanitarian aid.

Ken Malone

Founder of Forerunner Ministries. He serves on the board of Dutch Sheets Ministries, and travels extensively, mobilizing the Body of Christ throughout the nation.

Henry & Ann Higgins

Pastors and founders of Creative Christian Arts Ministries, they are well-known as cultural ambassadors and pioneers of liturgical dance in Bahamas.

Joel & Doris Juene

Joel & Doris started Grace International, a Christian, humanitarian and empowering organization serving the country of Haiti for more than 43 years. Joel has an amazing testimony of how God did a miracle in his life through the prayers of his father.

Our theme for 2023 is “Carrying the Fire,” referencing Jeremiah 20:9, “…His Word is in my heart like a fire, a fire shut up in my bones.” Weekly conferences return in January 2023 with some of your favorite guest speakers. The schedule is Thursday through Sunday which includes The Family Church services and “Friday Night Fire.” Join us as we believe for a spiritual awakening in our nation.

Please note that all speakers, dates, and times are subject to change without notice.