Laborers
Building the next generation of student leaders to reach Chicago's campuses for Christ.
AUGUST 14–16, 2026 · CEDAR LAKE MINISTRIES
Sign Up NowTHE CAMPUS IS THE MISSION FIELD.
God has strategically placed you on your campus for a reason.
This retreat exists to build laborers—students who love Jesus, love people, and are ready to help fulfill the Great Commission.
WHY WE EXIST
BUILD LABORERS
We don't simply create leaders.
We develop laborers who will invest their lives into God's Kingdom.
REACH CHICAGO
Every campus matters.
Every student matters.
Every conversation matters.
MULTIPLY DISCIPLES
Our mission isn't simply attendance.
Our mission is multiplication.
WHAT TO EXPECT
Powerful, Spirit-led worship that draws you into the presence of God and sets the tone for the weekend.
Our Vision · 2026–2027
IMAGINE WHAT WE CAN DO TOGETHER
When laborers unite across campuses, the impact is eternal. Here's what we believe God can do through us this year.
Students Invited
Go meet friends.
Gospel Shared
Tell them about Jesus.
Small Group Bible Studies
A part of a 4-week study.
Large Group Bible Studies
Studying the Bible each week.
New Year's Conference
Big gospel event.
At Church
Bringing friends to worship.
Summer Project
Discipleship training.
New Disciples
Walking with Jesus for the first time.
Professions of Faith
Lives transformed by the Gospel.
The Challenge
REACH ONE.
TEACH ONE.
DISCIPLE ONE.
REACH ONE.
Identify one person on your campus who doesn't know Jesus and begin building a genuine relationship with them.
TEACH ONE.
Invest in someone who is younger in their faith. Walk alongside them and model what it means to follow Christ.
DISCIPLE ONE.
Commit to multiplying. Help one person become someone who can disciple another.
Sent.
At the end of the retreat, we commission every student leader to return to campus and live on mission.
The Schedule
Weekend Focus
Frequently Asked Questions
The retreat is $150 per person, which covers all meals, lodging, and activities. It's free for leaders in the ministry who sign up for the New Year's Conference ($300).
Contact
Have questions? Reach out to us and we'll get back to you as soon as possible.
Location
13701 Lauerman St, Cedar Lake, IN 46303
Glorifying God by building laborers on the campus for the world.
Registration
Registration for Laborers Retreat & New Year's Conference
Laborers Retreat is free for leaders who sign up for the New Year's Conference ($300).
Personal
- First Name
- Last Name
- Phone Number
- Birth Date
- Gender
- Ethnicity
School
- Campus
- Year in School
- Anticipated Graduation Date
Retreat
- I am in for Laborers Retreat?
- I have a car and am willing to drive?
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- Roommate Requests
Emergency
- Emergency Contact Name
- Emergency Contact Phone
- Medical Conditions
- Dietary Restrictions
You'll be taken to the combined Laborers Retreat & New Year's Conference form.