What is the Father’s Heart Men’s Retreat?
The Father’s Heart is an annual men’s gathering restoring spiritual sons to their Heavenly Father and helping them discover identity through Christ and encouragement in connection with fellow brothers.
Our identity as men is rooted in the Father’s heart. To be the men, fathers, husbands and sons we were created to be, we must know the Father and His heart toward us as sons. There is freedom, healing, peace and security in the Father’s heart. The Father’s heart restores brokeness and releases destiny into our lives.
This two day gathering frees men to be sons created in their Father’s image and releases hope for the journey. Make plans to be with us and discover the Father’s Heart for you…
OBX RETREAT INFORMATION
May 16-19, 2025
COMMUTER
- Registration Only (Includes all sessions throug Saturday night and meals through Saturday lunch. Saturday dinner is on your own.)
- No Lodging
- No Lodging (For those not needing sleeping accomodations.)
CABIN 1 night
- Registration (Includes all sessions through Saturday evening and meals through Saturday lunch. Saturday dinner is on your own.)
- 1 night in a cabin.
- Cabin accommodations are bunk style and have restroom/shower amenities.
CABIN 2 nights
- Registration (Includes all sessions through Saturday and meals through Saturday lunch. Saturday evening dinner is on your own.)
- 2 nights in a cabin.
- For those wanting to extend thier stay till Sunday for Church Service at Liberty.
- Registration is required. (Please understand registration helps us budget and plan. However, if you are making the decision to come last minute or for whatever reason cannot register online, contact us. You can pay in person, when you arrive. No one will be turned away.)
- GROUPS: If you are bringing a group, please have each person register individually. If you desired, we will try to accommodate groups lodging together when you arrive.
- Cabins: Cabins are bunk style (upper/lower) with indoor bathrooms & showers. Climate controlled. Linens not provided.
- Parking: There is a designated parking area near the entrance to Camp Emmanuel. You can drive to the camping and cabin area to unload, then park in the designated lot. Thanks.
- There is a camp fire pit which will probably be burning at night. Please, do not make fires anywhere else on the property. Thanks.
- Mornings & Evenings can be cool this time of year. But hey, its North Carolina, so check the weather and dress accordingly. Bring a raincoat or umbrella in case of rain, or not. It is a men’s retreat. You are tough!
- Dress is casual. Do your thing. Just wear clothes.
- Offering: There will be a love offering taken. We appreciate your help.
- Questions about the retreat: Call John Hobbs Jr. 910-616-6419 or use the email form below.
Meeting Space
Where we meet.
We meet in a beautiful and intimate setting.
Cabins & Bunks
Don't want to sleep on the ground?
Definitely not roughing it. All cabins are heated and cooled and equipped with bathrooms and showers. Linens not provided.
Food
The most amazing food.
Your registration includes all your meals from Friday dinner through Saturday lunch. Each yoar our cooks wow us with an amazing menu. You will wake up to the smell of coffee and pancakes. Now that you have imagined it, come and eat!Friday
- Arrival- Check in at the Pavillion when you arrive. Just follow the signs. You can arrive at any time on Friday after 4:00 PM to get settled in a cabin. (Drop gear and park car in upper parking lot. No overnight parking on road or field, please except for handicap vehicles.)
- Dinner – Begins serving at 6:00 pm
- Friday Night Meeting – 7:30’ish pm until.
Saturday
- Early Morning Meeting in the amphitheater – 7:00 am
- Breakfast – 8 am
- Morning Meetings – 9:30’ish am
- Lunch 12:00’ish
- Free to roam the OBX for the afternoon. Dinner is on you. There are many great restaurants. If you need suggestions, just ask.
- Evening meeting 7 pm
Sunday (Optional: you can stay over till Sunday and worship at Liberty Christian Fellowship.)
- Worship Service @ Liberty Christian Fellowship 10:00 am – Dress is casual. This is a beach community. Flip Flops preferred!
Camp Emmanuel
244 Williams Dr.
Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948
www.campemmanuel.org
When you arrive, Liberty Christian Fellowship will be on your right and the entrance to Camp Emmanuel will be on your left. Turn into Camp Emmanuel, drive to the end, registration check-in will be in the pavillion on the left. If you have any questions, call John Hobbs Jr. at 910-616-6419.
Liberty Christian Fellowship
www.libertyobx.com
DELAWARE MEN’S RETREAT
FALL DATES TO BE ANNOUNCED…
Delaware Men’s Retreat
Maranatha Ministries is in partnership with The House of Praise for All People in Greenwood, Delaware to host a Men’s Retreat each year in the fall. Apostolic Leader and Pastor, Robert Muncy has been a long time friend of John Hobbs and Maranatha Ministries. He shares our heart and love for men’s ministry. We partnered with him and his leadership to host a retreat in the Milton, Delaware area similar to our OBX Men’s Gathering in the Spring each year. Each retreat has its own flavor and unique ministry in the same Spirit. The retreat in Delaware allows us to broaden our exposure to God’s gifts in the body of Christ and receive from what He is doing with brethren beyond our sphere. We hope you will consider taking this trip with us each year. You will be blessed. this retreat is coordinated by The House on their end. The link to registration for the DE Retreat will be updated as we approach those dates.
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Retreat Questions
(This form is for Retreat Questions. Registration is HERE.)
If you have questions regarding the Retreat, you can call or email us below.
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