APRIL 9-11, 2027 + LAKE FOREST RANCH + MACON, MS

About Basics of Faith

Every follower of Jesus has to start somewhere.

M28 Basics of Faith is a weekend retreat created specifically for 4th–6th grade students who are beginning to ask big questions about God, the Bible, and what it means to follow Jesus. Through engaging worship, age-appropriate teaching, interactive activities, and small group discussions, students will explore the foundational truths of the Christian faith in a fun, safe, and encouraging environment.

Throughout the weekend, students will learn about who God is, why Jesus came, how to read the Bible, how to pray, the work of the Holy Spirit, and what it looks like to live as a disciple of Christ. Our goal is not simply to give students information, but to help them begin a lifelong relationship with Jesus and establish spiritual habits that will help them grow for years to come.

Whether a student is exploring faith for the first time or has recently made a decision to follow Christ, Basics of Faith provides a strong biblical foundation and equips them to confidently live out their faith at home, at school, and in their church.

Who: 4th–6th Grade Students
When: April 9-11, 2027
Where: Lake Forest Ranch • Macon, Mississippi
Cost: $175 per participant ($75 Deposit)

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TO REGISTER, SIMPLY ADD THE NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS YOU WOULD LIKE TO REGISTER TO YOUR CART AND CHECK OUT.

DISCLAIMER: Your final invoice will include a 2.9% credit card fee as well as a one time $150 Group Registration (Admin) Fee. You are responsible for paying in full the number of spots you register by March 17, 2027.
There are no refunds as there is a very limited number of spots available.

You will be able to pay your final invoice by check or card.

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  • Cost includes 2 nights lodging, 4 meals, 5 worship sessions, and all programming.

    • A $75 non-refundable deposit per person is due at the time of registration 

    • Final Balance will be due March 17, 2027

    • A one-time $150 Group Admin Fee will be added to each church’s final invoice.

  • Children and adults will be staying in cabin style housing together. You need to have a chaperone for every 7 male or female children who attend, so we can arrange housing with a member of your church group. Please bring twin sheets/blanket or sleeping bag as well as a pillow, bath towels, and toiletries. You might be sharing a cabin with another group if your total number does not fill up a cabin.

  • Yes! We have small group leaders for each children's D-Group. They will provide teaching and application activities. Adults will be provided a D-Group as well to feed their own spiritual growth and provide support.

  • Basics of Faith retreat is located at Lake Forest Ranch - 5326 Lake Forest Rd., Macon, MS 39341. Registration will be from 6:00-7:30p on Friday, April 9. Please send ONE leader for registration in the Dining Hall!

  • Please pack a sack supper for your travel to the retreat. We will have our first worship and teaching session after check-in and getting settled in your cabin. After that, we will provide pizza for your group to make sure everyone is filled up before heading to bed! Your last group meal will be breakfast on Sunday. After morning closing worship, you will be dismissed to head back home!