The Cove Men’s Retreat

March 20-22, 2026

Join 300+ men for an encouraging weekend where you will be challenged and leave refreshed.

 
 

DETAILS

COST:

$ TBA per person all inclusive

*Based on double occupancy

LOCATION:

The Cove

1 Porters Cove Rd,

Asheville, NC 28805

PACKAGE INCLUDES:

• Lodging

• Meals – Friday dinner through
Sunday breakfast

• All retreat materials and activities

Reservations will be taken on a first-come, first-serve basis upon receipt of your registration form and deposit (or full payment). The registration deadline is
March 2, 2026 and all balances are also due on this date. No refunds will be given on your deposit after this date.


 

SPEAKERS

Tommy Nelson

Tommy Nelson is the former senior pastor of Denton Bible Church in Denton, Texas, where he served for 48 years. He grew up in Waco, Texas, and played quarterback for the Mean Green Eagles of the University of North Texas. Tommy earned degrees from UNT and Dallas Theological Seminary. He has served on the Board of Dallas Theological Seminary, taught over 90 “Song of Solomon” Marriage Conferences nationwide, is the featured teacher for a number of video series, authored several books, and been a featured speaker for several national ministries including Focus on the Family, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, and FamilyLife Today. Tommy and his wife, Teresa, were married in 1974. They have two sons and six grandchildren.

Daniel Renstrom

Daniel Renstrom is the worship Pastor at The Church at Brook Hills, in Birmingham, Alabama. He is a gifted musician, worship resource creator, vocalist, and has written and recorded many songs, including the most recent release from Brook Hills Worship, entitled “Found”. Daniel is a graduate of Liberty University and Southeastern Seminary and has been married to his wife Danielle for 23 years; they have three daughters - Bennett, Eden, and Mercy. Their family loves to go on travel adventures, discover good coffee shops and great eateries.

Ken Smith

Ken Smith has pastored churches in Florida and Mississippi, is a speaker for Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Men at the Cross, and conferences all across the nation. He has served on the National Board of Trustees for The Fellowship of Christian Athletes and was selected to their prestigious Hall of Champions, along with such names as Bobby Bowden, Tom Landry, and Tom Osborne. Ken has served as chaplain for the Florida State, South Carolina, and Mississippi State football teams. He is an author and currently resides in Ocala, FL with his wife, Donnelle. They have two grown children and five grandchildren.


 

SCHEDULE

Friday, March 20

2:00 p.m. Check-In

5:30 p.m. Buffet Dinner

7:30 p.m. First Session

8:45 p.m. Snacks/Friendship

Saturday, March 21

7:00 a.m. Breakfast

9:00 a.m. Second Session

10:30 a.m. Third Session

12:00 p.m. Lunch

1:00 p.m. Free Time

5:30 p.m. Buffet Dinner

7:30 p.m. Fourth Session

8:45 p.m. Snacks/Friendship

Sunday, March 22

7:00 a.m. Breakfast

9:00 a.m. Fifth Session

10:30 a.m. Sixth Session

11:45 a.m. Dismissal

 

PARTNERS

 
 
 

“Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be men of courage; be strong. Do everything in love.”

1 Corinthians 16:13-14