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EVERYTHING YOU WANT OUT OF FAMILY CAMP

Why go to family camp in the first place?

If you’re like most people, your answer to this question may include some or all of the following:

To have fun, relax, and reconnect with God and family
To escape daily pressures, routine, and stress
To adventure and experience exciting, new opportunities
To make memories that last a lifetime

Gull Lake Ministries offers you a summer experience that hits every item on your wish list! We provide a luxury lakeside retreat where you can create timeless family memories while enjoying endless fun, adventure, rest, and spiritual renewal.

Each week of our summer season, we feature a different renowned speaker and mission organization. Adult guests receive inspiration from our gifted speakers and engage with mission organizations that make a lasting impact around the world.

We cater to our younger guests through the provision of innovative, Christ-centered programming that strategically blends high-octane fun with intentional Bible study, worship, and relational interaction within age- and gender-specific counselor groups.

Escape the noisiness of life.

Allow Gull Lake Ministries to serve as a spiritual haven where you can experience rest and encounter God and His love in remarkable ways.

2025 SPEAKER SCHEDULE

STEVE ANDREWS – As the founder and former lead pastor of Kensington Church, Steve Andrews’ emphasis on leadership training helps his executive team guide a fast-growing congregation of 12,000 weekend attendees at six campuses. From his early days as a youth pastor, Steve’s passion has been “to discover leaders, encourage them, and unleash them in the world.” Steve played starting quarterback for Wheaton College, and later received his seminary degree from Trinity Evangelical Divinity Seminary. He lives in Rochester, Michigan with his wife Paula, and is the father of four children.

MISSIONS: Reach Beyond

RYAN KIMMEL – Ryan serves as the lead pastor of Peace Church, a multi-site church located south of Grand Rapids, Michigan. A graduate of Kuyper College and Calvin Theological Seminary, Ryan loves to teach the Bible as he leads one of the fastest-growing churches in the nation. Along with writing for ResoundMedia.cc, Ryan loves to be with his family, fish for bluegill and crappie, and enjoys listening to Christmas music before Thanksgiving. Ryan is married to Tiffany and together they have four children, a dog named Bear, and a bunch of chickens.

MISSIONS: Holy Land Ministries

DR. JIM SAMRA – Jim serves as the senior pastor of Calvary Church in Grand Rapids, Michigan leading others in the worship of God. He also
casts vision for a ministry of Calvary Church called the Jerusalem Project, which advances Christ’s church through planting new churches, strengthening established churches and training church leaders. Jim is the author of several books including The Gift of Church and God Told Me. Other than serving God in ministry, his greatest joy and privilege is loving his wife and four kids.

MISSIONS: Finish Line Ministries

PHILIP MILLER – Philip Miller is the Senior Pastor of The Moody Church. He and his wife Krista are graduates of Cedarville University (’04) and both hold Th.M. degrees from Dallas Theological Seminary (’10). Pastor Philip is passionate about proclaiming God’s Word, cultivating healthy ministry, and investing in future leaders. He can be heard on the weekly Moody Church Hour radio broadcast on over 700 stations nationwide. Philip and Krista live in Chicago with their four children.

MISSIONS: Mission Eurasia

KEN WINTER – Ken Winter is the lead pastor of Heritage Fellowship Church in Springfield, Ohio. He is passionate about sharing the liberating power of the gospel to all generations. Before serving in Springfield, Ken served in youth ministry for over 15 years. Ken is a graduate of Cedarville University and Southern Theological Seminary. Pastor Ken has had the opportunity to compete on the reality show “American Ninja Warrior” and “Candy Crush.” He is married to his wife Tara, has two daughters who are married and a college aged son.

MISSIONS: International Justice Mission

DR. DHATI LEWIS – Dr. Dhati Lewis serves as the Vision and Multiplication Pastor of Blueprint Church as well as the Founder and President of MyBLVD, an organization focused on helping Christian leaders embrace presence, navigate division and lead with passion. Dhati is passionate about bringing contextualized resources to disciple-makers through coaching, consulting, cohort training, and church planting. He is married to his best friend, Angie, and they live in Atlanta, Georgia with their children and church family. He is the author of Among Wolves: Disciple Making in the City and Advocates: The Narrow Path to Racial Reconciliation.

MISSIONS: International Friendships, Inc (IFI)

DEAN FULKS – Dean is a graduate of Ohio State University and Mid-American seminary and planter and lead pastor at Lifepoint Church in Columbus Ohio for the last 18 years. He is the author of the books Your Next Thirty Days and Your Next Thirty Days of Relationships. Married to his wonderful wife Angie with whom they share three children.

MISSIONS: Frontiers

DR. ROB RIENOW – Dr. Rob Rienow’s most important ministry is loving his wife Amy and partnering with her to help their seven children follow Jesus. He and Amy are co-founders of Visionary Family Ministries. Through their conferences, books, and online ministry VFM brings hope and help from God’s Word to families around the world. When Rob is not fishing for men, he enjoys fishing for fish. The Rienow family lives in the suburbs of Chicago. Learn more at www.VisionaryFam.com.

MISSIONS: Ethnos 360

KEN GILMORE – Ken and his wife Diane live in Marion, IN. where he teaches as an adjunct professor at Indiana Wesleyan University. He also serves as co-president of Word-n-Will.org, an e-learning Bible study curriculum publisher. He is in the final stage of obtaining a Ph.D. in Biblical Exposition from Liberty University. He has been a pastor for 30 years and still regularly preaches at different churches, teaching the Word of God, which is his calling in life and greatest passion… along with hockey.

MISSIONS: Unknown Nations

DANIEL WALLACE – Daniel Wallace is the Executive Director of Gull Lake Ministries, a Christian conference center and family resort in Hickory Corners, Michigan. Prior to moving north, he was the Senior Director of Camps at a camp and conference center in Texas, overseeing six separate facilities which ministered to families, senior high, junior high and grade school students. Daniel has over 30 summers of Christian camping experience in Michigan, Texas, Missouri, and Kansas.

MISSIONS: NICA Generations

Looking for the ultimate family destination?

Gull Lake Ministries offers you and your family the week of a lifetime. No other place brings you closer to God and those you love most!