KYTN Leadership Retreat 2026
What would change in your church if you weren’t afraid of conflict? What if instead, you saw conflict as an opportunity for growth? What impact would this have on your community? Ron Price from the Institute for Biblical Peacemakers will be answering that question at our annual Leadership Retreat, held April 17 - 19, 2026! Through practical and thought-provoking presentations, Ron will equip you with practical tools to navigate difficult people, challenging conversations, and complex situations. You will also learn how to guide mediated conversations with grace and clarity when conflict arises. Prepare to be challenged and encouraged by his presentations and blessed through the ministry of our featured musical guest, Teryna Edwards. On Sabbath, we will also enjoy break-out sessions led by several KYTN pastors.
Featured Presenters
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Ron Price
PRIMARY SPEAKER
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Daniel Bondaczuk
WORSHIP LEADER
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Benjie Maxson
BREAKOUT SESSION SPEAKER
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Jared Briggman
BREAKOUT SESSION SPEAKER
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Mike Burks
BREAKOUT SESSION SPEAKER
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Jeremy Leggett
BREAKOUT SESSION SPEAKER
General Schedule
Friday
4:00 p.m. Registration
5:30 p.m. Supper
7:00 p.m. First Meeting
Sabbath
8:00 a.m. Breakfast
9:30 a.m. Sabbath School and Worship Service
12:30 p.m. Lunch
2:00 p.m. Training
3:45 p.m. Breakout Sessions
6:00 p.m. Supper
7:30 p.m. Open Recreation
Location and Directions
Sunday
8:00 a.m. Breakfast
9:30 a.m. Training
12:00 p.m. Dismissal
Address
2926 Indian Creek Camp Road
Liberty, TN 37095
I-40 East, exit at Gordonsville (Exit 258)
Turn right (south). At the first 4-way stop go straight thru picking up Highway 264. Continue on Highway 264 for 11 miles which will dead-end into Highway 96. You will see the Indian Creek Camp sign on other side of Highway 96, and to the left just a few feet. Follow this three miles into camp.
I-40 West, exit #268 (Highway 96/Buffalo Valley Road/Center Hill dam)
Turn left (south) on Highway 96 and continue 3.7 miles to Buffalo Valley crossroads (there is a stop sign where Highway 141 comes in from the left). Turn right following Highway 96 south and continue 7.2 miles (across Center Hill Dam) to the junction of Highways 96 and 264. There is no stop sign here so don’t miss it. Highway 264 comes in from the right and dead ends onto Highway 96. Indian Creek Camp Road is on the left directly across from Highway 264 enters on the left. Make a sharp U-turn left at the 96/264 junction onto the Indian Creek Camp Road and proceed to camp.
FAQs
Who is the KYTN Leadership Retreat for?
This retreat is for anyone who is in a leadership position in a local church within the Kentucky-Tennessee Conference or is interested in a leadership role. If in doubt, ask your pastor if this is something you should attend!
How much does the retreat cost?
There is no registration fee! The cost is completely covered by the Ministerial Department of the Kentucky-Tennessee Conference!
What is the dress code?
The dress code is casual! We are meeting in a camp setting, so feel free to dress accordingly.
What should I bring with me?
Bedding
Towel and Washcloth
Toiletries
Bible
Flashlight
Notebook and Pen
What should I NOT bring with me?
Due to space limitations, unfortunately we cannot accommodate children. Also, pets are not allowed at Indian Creek Camp.
What should I expect from this retreat?
Expect practical and inspirational presentations on mission and discipleship as well as developing a personal growth plan. You’ll also be blessed by the music of Pastor Glenn Lewis.