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In our cohort year, you will receive re-training to more deeply connect with God, yourself, and others.
Our EL#5 Cohort consists of three spacious retreats:
Knowledge of God | September 18-21, 2025
Knowledge of Self | January 22-25, 2026
Pace and Practice | April 23-26, 2026
For all of our retreats, plan to arrive on the first day for registration and a welcome reception by 3:00pm. The first session will begin promptly at 4:00pm. Plan to stay until our hard stop at 12:30pm on the final day of our retreat.
Your cohort journey will begin two months before the first retreat through our curated pre-work. We encourage you to set aside two hours per week to engage deeply with God through your pre-work.
La Palmilla Boutique Hotel & Garden on the Brazos River near Glen Rose, TX
The address is: 1626 S FM 200, Nemo, TX 76070
The closest, major airport is Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW).
The Eden Lead Year is a generous investment in your relationship with God.
Need help raising the funds for this investment into your leadership? Check out our Fundraising Resources here.
Each person must complete a registration form, even if you and your spouse are attending together.
Your investment for the Eden Lead Year includes:
A trial attorney, pastor, and trained Spiritual Director, Chuck is a seasoned retreat leader and is passionate about helping leaders experience the deeper waters of the Father’s love, so that Jesus’ church can be famous for love. Chuck is now an empty-nester living in Weatherford, TX with his wife Lindy. They have three adult children.
Chuck has earned his JD, University of Arkansas School of Law; MABS Dallas Theological Seminary; Certificate in Spiritual Direction, LTI’s Selah program, affiliated with Gordon-Conwell Seminary; and trained in Spiritual Formation under Ruth Haley Barton at the Transforming Center.
With over 30 years of experience in discipleship, Melissa has dedicated her life to helping others grow in their relationship with Jesus and understanding His love. As a long-time staff member at her church, she has a deep understanding of the challenges and joys of church leadership. Melissa is committed to fostering a culture of strong, Christ-centered leadership both within the church and in the broader community. She resides in Dallas, Texas.
MA Counseling , Amberton University, DMin Talbot Seminary (in progress).
An apprentice of Jesus, a teacher and a spiritual mentor, Jenn spends her days restoring God’s original intent for men and women to live loved and unleashed as they co-labor together to bring the Kingdom near. Her burden is in response to growing up in a faith tradition where knowledge of God’s word was more valued than being transformed by God’s word. Living loved by the author of the transforming Word and with the power of the Spirit, has radically changed her life.
She is the founder of The Well Summit which exists to cultivate discipleship experiences that guide fellow saints as they journey towards living in union with Jesus, unity with one another and living unleashed to bring the Kingdom near. She also serves on the teaching team at Samaritan Church Springdale.
Jenn lives a simple and full life in Northwest Arkansas with her amazing husband, Rhett.
Recently retired from a 40-year career as radar and missile-system designer serving as Technical Director, Principal Member of the Technical Staff at MIT and defense engineering company co-founder. David is now free to pursue his desire that others in the marketplace connect deeply with God in transformative ways. A teacher at heart, David is privileged to serve as an adjunct member of the Eden Project team.
David lives in Huntsville, AL with his wife Jane and has adult twin sons. He serves as an elder at Summit Crossing Community Church.
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