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CONTEND 2026

KCD Men’s Retreat

Men, it’s time to CONTEND! Join us September 11–12 for a weekend packed with great BBQ, inspiring speakers, giveaways, fellowship, and practical discipleship tools you can take with you long after the weekend is over.

Featured Speaker: Dr. Tim Gaines

We’re excited to welcome Dr. Tim Gaines as our featured speaker! Dr. Gaines serves as a professor of theology and ethics at Trevecca Nazarene University, directs the university’s M.A. program in Theology and Biblical Studies, and is the founding director of the Center for Wesleyan-Holiness Formation.

An ordained elder in the Church of the Nazarene and pastor at Trevecca Community Church, Dr. Gaines has a passion for helping the church think faithfully about the challenges of today. He teaches and speaks on topics including Wesleyan theology, Christian tradition, ethics, and discipleship, and regularly shares at churches, camps, and conferences.

With his experience in ministry, teaching, and engaging today’s important issues, Dr. Gaines will bring plenty of wisdom and encouragement to our time together at CONTEND.

Tall Oaks Camp & Conference Center — Linwood, KS
September 11–12, 2026

Friday afternoon thru Saturday afternoon

Registration Options

  • $100 — Friday & Saturday | Meals + dorm-style lodging
  • $125 — Friday & Saturday | Meals + hotel-style lodging
  • $75 — Saturday only | Meals + two sessions
  • $25 — Friday night only | BBQ dinner + outreach service

Registration is STILL OPEN!

Friday:

  • 12-5pm ~ Show up anytime for registration, games, relaxation
  • 5:30pm ~ Supper
  • 7pm ~ Service

Saturday:

  • 6:30am ~ Optional Anointing for Healing in the Sanctuary
  • 7:30am ~ Breakfast
  • 9am ~ Morning Service & Breakout Workshops:
        1.  Contending With Your Finances
        2.  Contending Daily in the Spirit: Seeing God's Daily Divine Appointments for You
        3.  Contending for Holiness in an Unholy Culture
  • 11:30am ~ Lunch
  • 1pm ~ Final Service
  • 3pm ~ Pack up and head home!

Come ready for a weekend of faith, fellowship, good food, and growing together as men of God!

Get all the details and register here:
CONTEND Men’s Retreat — KCD District

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