Matthew Delos Santos
Embassy Church
“The Wisdom of Fear”
Proverbs 1:1–7
CGN Men’s Retreat 2026
Walking in Wisdom
Conforming to Christ in the Proverbs
October 2–3, 2026
Conference Point Center · Williams Bay, WI
“Blessed is the one who finds wisdom … She is a tree of life to those who lay hold of her; those who hold her fast are called blessed.”
“But the path of the righteous is like the light of dawn, which shines brighter and brighter until full day.”
What to Expect
Come and learn wisdom
Join men from gospel-faithful churches across the wider Chicagoland area as we gather around the truth of God’s word—particularly the practical wisdom of Proverbs.
Through reverberant singing, robust preaching, interactive workshops, and a weekend of fellowship, you’ll be encouraged to walk in greater wisdom no matter your season in life. We promise you will be well-fed—both spiritually and physically—and if you come ready to receive, you will return home a better man by the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Turn Your Sound On
Worship with the brethren
“All Glory Be to Christ” — live from the chapel, October 2025.
Restful Fellowship
A time to rest
Time to enjoy the place and the fellowship.
Past Attendees Say
In their own words
We asked a few of the men what the weekend did for them before they drove home.
Micah
2025 attendee
Nate
2025 attendee
Pelumi
2025 attendee
Speakers
Who’s teaching
Three main sessions in Proverbs, and workshops to take it into the week. More names and topics are still being confirmed.
Main Sessions
Brandon Myers
Christ the King Reformed Baptist Church
Topic announced soon
Lucas O’Neill
Christian Fellowship Church
“Order Your Life Like a King”
Proverbs 31:1–9
Leading Worship
Workshop Session 1
Choose one
Eric Brown
Brainard Avenue Baptist Church
“Wisdom in the Workplace”
Paul Alexander
Grace Covenant Baptist Church
“Greater Than Solomon: Understanding Proverbs as Christian Scripture”
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Jonathan Scurtu
“Walking with the Wise: Counseling Instruction from the Book of Proverbs”
Workshop Session 2
Choose one
Phill Howell
Embassy Church
“Proverbs 31 for Men?”
Ben Moser
Christian Fellowship Church
Topic announced soon
- NM
Nathan Miller
Grace Bible Fellowship
Topic announced soon
Remaining workshop titles will be announced here as they are confirmed.
What is CGN?
A fellowship of pastors and churches
The Chicagoland Gospel Network is a fellowship of pastors who gather monthly for book discussions, prayer and mutual encouragement. Over the years, through the friendship of the pastors, the churches represented came to grow in fellowship through events such as multi-church hymn sings, conferences, concerts and retreats.
The men’s retreat was at the heart of much of that and has continued to increase in appreciation and attendance. CGN is not a denomination, and every church is free to make their own associational commitments. What is unique about CGN is that it is rooted in the friendships and connections between the pastors. At the men’s retreat, the pastors work together to ensure that the men in attendance are blessed by rich teaching and like-minded fellowship with their brothers from their own churches and beyond.
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge; fools despise wisdom and instruction.
October 2–3, 2026
The Retreat Schedule
Friday
October 2- 4:00 – 5:00 PMCheck-inAt the Chapel
- 5:30 PMDinnerDining Hall
- 7:00 – 8:00 PMMain Session
- 8:15 PMBreakout Groups
- 9:00 PMBonfire or HangoutCouncil Circle or Cloverleaf
Saturday
October 3- 8:30 AMBreakfast
- 9:15 – 10:15 AMMain Session
- 10:30 – 11:15 AMWorkshops
- 11:30 – 12:15 PMWorkshops
- 12:30 PMLunch
- 1:00 PMFree Time & Activities
- 4:00 – 5:15 PMQ&A Panel
- 5:30 PMDinner
- 6:10 – 7:15 PMMain Session
Schedule subject to change.
The Venue
On the shores of Geneva Lake
Conference Point Center sits on a point of land reaching into Geneva Lake — an hour and a half from most of our churches, and far enough from the week to actually put it down.
October 2025
Snapshots from the last retreat
Last October at Conference Point.
“Whoever walks with the wise becomes wise, but the companion of fools will suffer harm.”
Two days. Geneva Lake. The book of Proverbs.
Pricing
Pricing announced soon
The cost per man is still being settled with Conference Point. It will be posted here first, and everyone on the notify list gets an email the same day.
What registration will cover
- One night’s lodging at Conference Point Center
- Four meals, Friday dinner through Saturday dinner
- Use of the grounds and facilities
Provided by the churches
- The teaching sessions, workshops and Q&A panel
- The book giveaway
TBA
Cost per man, covering lodging, meals and the facilities. Announced here as soon as it’s set.
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