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September 25-26, 2026
$25/person or $40/couple

Holiness in the Home

A conference on dating, marriage, and parenting.

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The way we love, the way we fight, the way we parent—so much of it happens by accident. This weekend conference is for all who desire to have relationships that are holy, healthy, and happy. This is an invitation to slow down and consider what God has to say about dating, marriage, and parenting. Not only to fill up on more tips and techniques, though we expect you will, but to fix your eyes on the Holy One who graciously makes us holy.

Schedule

Friday, September 25

5:00 PM REGISTRATION

6:00 PM WELCOME

6:30 PM SESSION 1

“Holy Love: Marriage & Intimacy”
Pastor Matt Herron (Sojourn)

8:00 PM DISMISS

Young Adults Afterparty
Bonfire, yard games, & food

Saturday, September 26

9:00 AM SESSION 2

“Confessions of A Bad Parent”
Pastor Pete Lhamon (West Side)

10:30 AM MORNING BREAKOUTS

“Beware: Unforgiveness”
Jeremy Bilderback (Grace Counseling)

“Dating and Breaking Up to the Glory of God”
Pastor AJ Garcia (West Side)

11:30 PM LUNCH ON THE LAWN

Food Trucks (meal included in cost)

1:00 PM SESSION 3

“How to Fight Better: Tactics for Conflict Resolution”
Pastor Andrew Clark (Bayview)

2:30 PM AFTERNOON BREAKOUTS

“Parenting Adult Children”
Pastor Lou Damiani (Sojourn)

“Beware: Pornography”
Layton & Chelsea Boeve (Liberator Podcast)

3:30 PM LAST SESSION 4

“Cowardly Men & Controlling Women: Recovering Biblical Manhood and Womanhood in a Chaotic World”
Pastor AJ Garcia (West Side)

5:00 PM DISMISS

Final Exhortation

Speakers

Pastor Matt Herron
Lead Pastor – Sojourn

Pastor AJ Garcia
Teaching Pastor – West Side

Pastor Andrew Clark
Executive Pastor – Bayview

Pastor Pete Lhamon
Discipleship Pastor – West Side

Jeremy Bilderback
Counselor – Grace Counseling

Pastor Lou Damiani
Mentor Pastor – Sojourn

Layton & Chelsea Boeve
Liberator Podcast

FAQs

  • To help create a focused, distraction-free environment for all attendees, this conference is designed for adults, and we kindly ask that children not attend. We know childcare can be a challenge, and we're grateful for your understanding as you make arrangements. If you have questions or special circumstances, please reach out to the church office—we're happy to help however we can.

  • The Park Place Hotel
    A historic downtown landmark hotel within walking distance of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks for family.

    The Anchor Inn
    A charming and cozy spot between Traverse City and Suttons Bay. Included is a wood-fired sauna, kayaks, and beach views across the road.

    ** There are plenty of other options like Airbnb or chain hotels, but these two are owned by wonderful local Christians.

  • Wheelchair access to full conference.

    ASL for main sessions only (not confirmed).