The Rocky Mountain Church Network (RMCN) recently wrapped up its 2024 Retreat with an incredible turnout of 55 registrants! Held at the picturesque YMCA of the Rockies, the retreat brought together pastors, spouses, ministry leaders, and laypeople from across the region for an unforgettable weekend of worship, learning, and fellowship.

Mark Mittelberg delivered an inspiring challenge for attendees to think big about how our churches can grow and reach more people for Christ. His message resonated deeply, encouraging everyone to put more “network” into our network—and we certainly did just that! With powerful breakout sessions and intentional times of connection, the weekend was a true celebration of the body of Christ coming together.

The retreat featured outstanding leadership in breakout sessions, with contributions from:

• Dave Whitaker – President of Venture Church Network
• James Gleason – Regional Executive Director of Church Venture Northwest
• Will Parkins – Director of Reach Durango
• JD Pearring – Director of Church Planting for RMCN
• Lori Craft – Leader and spouse of the RMCN Director

Special thanks go out to First Baptist Church of Douglas, Wyoming, for their generous donation, which made the retreat even more accessible for our attendees. We’re grateful for the continued support from churches and partners like FBC Douglas, who help make these gatherings possible.

The impact of this retreat is just the beginning! As we look forward to future opportunities to connect, we invite you to join us in taking bold, faith-filled steps toward strengthening and planting churches across our region. Stay tuned for more exciting events coming your way in the Rocky Mountain area.

Let’s celebrate what God has done and keep the momentum going! We’re already counting down the days to next year’s retreat!