January 16, 2026 -
January 18, 2026
Epworth Forest Retreat & Conference Center, North Webster, Indiana
A calling to live DIFFERENT, be BOLD, and declare HIS GLORY. We are called to be SET APART.
KEYNOTE SPEAKER 2026
JORDAN GILLETTE
Jordan Gillette has been serving as the youth pastor at Grace Community Church in Goshen since 2016. He loves opening up the Bible and showing how it connects with real life. When he’s not hanging out with students, you’ll probably find him playing spikeball, climbing trees, getting overly competitive with board games, or enjoying a good cup of coffee.
Next Steps:
$175* Before January 1 | Student Rate
Registration opens November 1
The cost for Collide includes housing, all programming, lunch, and dinner. Breakfast is available for an optional $5.
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$175 | Youth Worker Rate
Registration opens November 1
The cost for Collide includes housing, all programming, lunch, and dinner. Breakfast is available for an optional $5.
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*price increases on January 1, 2026​
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What's Included?
Main Sessions
Something you don't want to miss. Worship and teaching just to name a few.
Youth Group Time
This is a great place to process with your peers and youth leaders. There is time set aside each night for discussion.
Lodging
Stay with your youth group on campus! Make sure to pack a sleeping bag and pillow! Check out the Frequently Asked Question segment or ask your youth leader for more details.
Breakout Sessions
Hear from those within the church and greater community covering topics that you want to hear from.
Afternoon Options
It can't be a retreat without fun and games. Throughout the weekend there are scheduled activities and free time!
Meals
Lunch and dinners for the whole weekend!
*breakfast is an additional cost
Weekend Schedule
*tentative and subject to change
Friday
5:30 PM - Arrival
9:30 PM - Opening Session
11:00 PM - Youth Group Time
11:40 PM - Lights Out
Saturday
7:30 AM - Morning Prayers
8:00 AM - Breakfast
9:00 AM - Breakout Sessions
10:30 AM - Main Session
12:00 PM - Lunch
1:00 PM - Free Time
7:30 PM - Evening Session
9:30 PM - Youth Group Time
11:30 PM - Lights Out
Sunday
7:30 AM - Morning Prayers
8:00 AM - Breakfast
9:00 AM - Breakout Sessions
10:00 AM - Devotions
10:30 AM - Time Alone with God
12:00 AM - Lunch
1:15 PM - Closing Session
3:30 PM - Depart
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Collide?
Collide is an annual winter conference held at Camp Epworth Forest in North Webster, Indiana. Collide started with the vision of seeing local churches come together to impact young people for the Gospel of Christ.
What are the sleeping arrangements at Collide?
Students will be housed with their church based on their sex at birth. Male and Female students from the same church will not be housed in the same lodge.
Are all meals included in the cost?
The only meals that are not included in the cost is breakfast, which can be added on at registration for an additional $5 per student. Each cabin does have a fully equipped kitchen and you are more than welcome to bring your own breakfast food. Lunch and dinner are both included in the cost of registration.
How do I sign up my church for Collide Winter Retreat?
To sign your church up for Collide Winter Retreat, simply have whoever will be the lead contact for your church email our church liaison at collidewinterretreat@gmail.com
Does Collide adhere to any specific denomination?
No. While Collide Winter Retreat is put on by Communtiy Grace Warsaw, which is apart of the Charis Fellowship, the Charis Fellowship does not have oversight of Collide Winter Retreat. Our vision is for Collide to be able to be a resource to any unapologetic Bible teaching church.
When do I pay?
Currently, each church is responsible for collecting its attendees' payments for the conference. One payment will then be made to Collide based on the number of registrants that each church brings. Once registration opens, regular updates on the number of registrants are sent to the lead contact of each church.
What can I expect to experience during a Collide weekend?
When you attend Collide Winter Retreat, you can expect to experience dynamic worship, solid biblical teaching, and powerful breakout sessions that aim to speak into specific, relevant topics that teenagers are dealing with.
Are there scholarships available?
Currently, there are no scholarships available directly from Collide.
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