About us
Our commitment to
small church leaders: Inspiration, support, and spiritual growth.
The Great Plains Small Church Connection Conference/Retreat, held annually at Calvin Crest Camp, is designed for leaders in small church ministry. Emphasizing support, fellowship, and learning, this event offers a valuable opportunity for community growth. Planned by pastors and laity experienced in small church ministry, the conference features worship, plenary sessions, and various smaller group learning sessions on relevant topics.
Our next event
drawing nearer to god
September 22-24, 2025
Calvin Crest Conference & Retreat Center
What you can expect
Be Renewed
& Refreshed
Find renewal and refreshment in a serene retreat setting, with activities and fellowship that rejuvenate your spirit and reinvigorate your passion for ministry.
Learn & Grow
Engage in worship, plenary sessions, and small group learning opportunities on relevant topics, all designed to help you gain new insights and skills for your ministry.
Be Encouraged &
Feed Your Soul
Experience encouragement and spiritual nourishment through a supportive community of fellow pastors and lay leaders dedicated to small church ministry.
Our speakers
New Speaker
More info coming soon!
New Speaker
More info coming soon!
Our planning team
Rev. Kim Nofel
Pastor, Granite Presbyterian Church and Churchville Presbyterian Church in Maryland
Rev. Newell Krogmann
Retired Presbyterian
Church (USA) Pastor,
Le Sueur, MN
Rev. Lyn Seiser
Pastor, Grace United Methodist Church in Crete, NE
Rev. Steve Nofel
Staff Interim, Baltimore Presbytery
Rev. Darin Bentzinger
Pastor, Panama Presbyterian Church
Kris Peterson
Leadership Coach with Leadership Harbor
Claudia Krogmann
Worship Team Leader at United Methodist Church, LaSueur, MN
The details you want to know
When
Dates: September 22-24, 2025
Theme: Drawing Nearer To God
Where
Calvin Crest Conference & Retreat Center
2870 County Road 13, Fremont, NE 68025
Costs
Single // $290 per person
Double // $ 245 per person
Commuter // $155 per person
2025 Event Schedule
Monday
4:30 - 5:30 PM Registration/
Arrival with Appetizers
6:00 - 6:45 PM Dinner
6:45-7:00 PM Announcements
7:00-8:30 PM Engaging the Text & Worship
8:30 PM Fellowship & Dessert
Tuesday
7:15 - 7:55 AM Devotions (Optional)
8:00 - 8:40 AM Breakfast
8:45 - 10:15 AM Worship & Gathering 2
10:15 - 10:30 AM Break
10:30 - 11:34 AM Gathering 3
NOON Lunch
12:30 - 4:30 PM Free Time
4:30 - 5:45 PM Gathering 4
6:00 - 6:55 PM Dinner
7:00 - 8:30 PM Gathering 5
8:30 PM Fellowship & Dessert
Wednesday
7:15 - 7:55 AM Devotions (Optional)
8:00 - 9:00 AM Breakfast & Check out of rooms
9:15 - 10:30 AM Gathering 6
10:30 - 11:15 AM Gathering 7 & Debrief
11:15 - NOON Worship, Communion, & Offering
NOON Lunch
The details you want to know
When
September 16-18, 2024
Theme: "Be Thou My Vision"
Where
Calvin Crest Conference & Retreat Center
2870 County Road 13, Fremont, NE 68025
Costs
Single // $260 per person
Double // $ 225 per person
Commuter // $135 per person
Preliminary Schedule
Monday
4:30 - 5:30 pm Registration/
Arrival with Appetizers
6:00 - 6:45 pm Dinner
6:50-7:00 pm Announcements
7:00-8:45 pm Engaging the Text & Worship
8:45 pm Fellowship & Dessert
Tuesday
7:15 - 7:55 am Devotions
8:00 - 8:40 am Breakfast
8:45 - 9:00 am Worship & Announcements
9:00 - 10:10 am Gathering 2
10:10 - 10:20 am Break
10:20 - 11:50 am Gathering 3
12:00 pm Lunch
12:30 - 3:00 pm Free Time
3:00 - 4:30 pm Gathering 4
4:30 - 4:45 pm Break
4:45 - 5:50 pm Gathering 5
6:00 - 6:55 pm Dinner
7:00 - 8:30 pm Gathering 6
8:45 pm Fellowship & Dessert
Wednesday
7:15 - 7:55 am Devotions (optional)
8:00 - 9:30 am Breakfast & Check out of rooms
9:30 - 10:55 am Gathering 7
10:55 - 11:10 am Break
11:10 - 11:55 am Worship with Communion & Offering
12:00 pm Lunch
