The BCLR Students Spring and Fall retreats have proved time and again to be memorable and impactful opportunities for students. Retreats are times to step away from students' typical schedules for concentrated time to hear biblical preaching and spend time meditating, worshipping, 

Dave Temple grew up as a missionary kid in Europe and was exposed to the gospel from his earliest years. It wasn’t until age 17 when the Lord softened his heart to the gospel and Dave repented of his sin. Ten years later Dave married his wife Amy and found himself in a church that practiced expository preaching and that upheld a clearly defined philosophy of ministry. This season was a catalyst for intense growth that eventually led him to join Grace Immanuel and attend The Expositors Seminary in Jupiter, FL from 2009 to 2013. During that time Dave and Amy deepened in their desire to serve the Lord overseas, which the Lord answered by opening an opportunity to minister in Malawi, Africa (2016-2021). Dave served at a pastoral-training center for 5 years before returning to Jupiter to accept the role of Student Ministries Pastor. Dave and Amy are blessed with two children. 

We are going to Camp Caudle in Hector, Arkansas. The address is 857 State Rte 164 N Hector, AR 72843

Yes, be sure to bring your own bedding. The camp has bunkbeds with mattresses. Bring your own sheets, blankets, pillows, and/or sleeping bag.

Try to arrive around 4PM so that we can pack and leave by 4:30PM.

Of course! We understand work and school schedules or other commitments might make it difficult. Just be sure to let Douglas know at sm@bclr.org.

We plan to be back at church at 3:30PM on Sunday afternoon.

The cost is $80 per registrant, payable online, by cash, or by check. There is a maximum family charge of 3 registrants.

Yes, there are limited scholarships available. See the options in the registration process and contact Douglas at sm@bclr.org if you have any other questions.

Boys and girls will also have separate accommodations. Students will be housed with their small group leaders and other students of the same gender. 

Yes! We intend to have plenty of fun. We attempt to design these retreats so that there is a healthy balance of serious, fun, and free time.

Registration includes all costs for the weekend, including food and transportation. 

Yes! Friends are always welcome. Just be sure they fill out medical release forms so that we can care for them while they are on the retreat.

Registration is open until March 17, which is the Sunday before the retreat. This is also the last day to guarantee a refund.

Yes, students are allowed to bring smartphones and other personal devices. We encourage students to learn to use them responsibly, including for purposes such as taking notes and looking up Scripture passages. If a student is intentionally causing inordinate distraction or other problems, we may ask them to stop using the device and/or contact their parent or guardian.