Maranatha Bible Missionary Conference, Vacation & Retreat Center

SOLD OUT! Valentine's Getaway 2025 - Dinner & Justin Unger Concert
2025-02-14 - 2025-02-15
Join us on Friday, February 14, for an unforgettable evening of romance, gourmet food, and passionate worship featuring Justin Unger and his friends. Special overnight getaway rates are available for the ultimate Valentine’s gift! A Christian music artist and worship pastor, Justin is formerly part of the Christian pop-rock duo “Across The Sky.” He is dedicated to uniting the Church in worship by bridging cultural and generational gaps as Christ prayed in John 17:21. Justin will be joined by his wife and a few musician friends, making for a wonderful concert and dinner event.
Skip the long restaurant lines this Valentine’ weekend and ignite the flame in your relationship with this special Maranatha event that you will not want to miss!
Hors d’oeuvres & Social: 5:30 pm
Dinner: 6:30 pm
Concert to follow.

Game On! Pickleball Retreat
2025-05-19 - 2025-05-22 | Maranatha, 4759 Lake Harbor Road, Norton Shores, MI, 49441, United States
Game On! Maranatha’s Inaugural Spring Pickleball Retreat!
Get ready for several days of spirited play and friendly competition, spiritual growth, and unbeatable fun at our Game On! Spring Retreat. Whether you’re here for the pickleball action or simply looking to recharge and renew your spirit, the blending of rich Bible teaching and worship with play will renew your soul!
Pickleball and More!
Join Pickleball expert and coach Larrin Flint for an unforgettable pickleball experience, featuring:

Workshops for All Levels – Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned player, there’s a session for you.
Exhibition Matches – Watch the pros battle it out in high-energy games.
Open Play – Jump in and show off your skills or practice what you’ve learned.

Game On! Schedule
Workshop lists
Not into Pickleball? There’s more!

Pilates Classes
Golf Options
Rigorous Hikes & Group Runs
Euchre Tournament
Fellowship, Fun, and Great Food!
Plenty of down time to pray, rest and enjoy.

Single: $547
Double: $485 per person
Commuter: $336

Andrew Peterson
2025-06-21 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Maranatha, 4759 Lake Harbor Road, Norton Shores, MI, 49441, United States
Andrew Peterson is a singer-songwriter, author, and founder of the Rabbit Room. Over the past twenty years, he has released more than ten records, earning a reputation for creating music that connects with listeners through its powerful, poetic, and intimate style. As an author, Andrew has penned the award-winning Wingfeather Saga, released in collectible hardcover editions by Random House in 2020, and his creative memoir, Adorning the Dark, published by B&H in 2019. In 2008, he co-founded the Rabbit Room, a Nashville-based nonprofit organization that fosters Christ-centered community and spiritual formation through music, story, and art.
Saturday Night Concert Dinners are non-refundable and non-transferable to other Saturday Night Concert Dinners.
Dinner is sold out – Concert is a free, non-ticketed event and open to public.

Colin Smith - Week One
2025-06-22 - 2025-06-28 | Maranatha, 4759 Lake Harbor Road, Norton Shores, MI, 49441, United States
Colin Smith is President of Open the Bible and Pastor Emeritus of The Orchard, a multi-site church located in the northwest suburbs of Chicago.Born and raised in Edinburgh, Scotland he trained at the London School of Theology, and then served as Senior Pastor at Enfield Evangelical Free Church in London for 16 years, before coming to the states in 1996 to serve as Senior Pastor of The Orchard for 28 years. He is the author of several books including, Momentum: Pursuing God’s Blessings through the Beatitudes, Heaven- How I Got Here, The 10 Greatest Struggles of Your Life, and most recently, Fly Through the Bible, and Drive Through the Bible. His preaching ministry is shared through the daily radio program, Open the Bible and through the website, OpentheBible.org.Colin and his wife, Karen, have two married sons and five granddaughters.

Mission of the week:

CURE International
CURE provides the highest standard of surgical care to the world’s most vulnerable children for the proclamation and demonstration of the gospel. Our Mission: to heal the sick and proclaim the kingdom of God.

Daniel Batarseh - Week One
2025-06-22 - 2025-06-28 | Maranatha, 4759 Lake Harbor Road, Norton Shores, MI, 49441, United States
Daniel Batarseh is the pastor-teacher at Maranatha Bible Church. After a transformative encounter with Christ while pursuing a degree in Creative Advertising in Canada, Daniel felt a strong call to ministry. This calling led him to Chicago in 2015, where he served as a young adults’ pastor while studying for his master’s in biblical studies at Moody Bible Institute. In November 2021, Daniel, along with others, established Maranatha Bible Church, where he continues to lead and teach. His journey is a testament to God’s providence and timing.

Mission of the week:

CURE International
CURE provides the highest standard of surgical care to the world’s most vulnerable children for the proclamation and demonstration of the gospel. Our Mission: to heal the sick and proclaim the kingdom of God.

Sunday Brunch June 22, 2025 - Sold Out
2025-06-22 12:00 - 14:00 UTC
Maranatha Sunday Brunch
Adults: $33.75
Children (5-11): $16.50
Children 0-4: Free

Sunday Brunches are non-refundable and non-transferable to other Sunday Brunches.

Baseball Camp 2025
2025-06-23 - 2025-06-27 | Maranatha, 4759 Lake Harbor Road, Norton Shores, MI, 49441, United States
Week 1: June 23-27 (ages 7-17)
9:30am-12:00pm
Participate in drills taught by former professionals to make you a better hitter, catcher, thrower, and base-runner. The first part of the week will focus on technique. The rest of the week will be putting what you learned to test with intra-camp scrimmage.
Location: DelMar Field
Lead by: Unlimited Potential Inc.
Coaches: Brian Hommel, Bill Curtis, Terry Evans, Nick Hundley, Tyler Keele, Russ Ortiz

Sports Camps are non-refundable

Joe Stowell - Week Two
2025-06-28 - 2025-07-04 | Maranatha, 4759 Lake Harbor Road, Norton Shores, MI, 49441, United States
Joe Stowell has held pastorates in the Midwest and has served in presidential roles at the Moody Bible Institute and Cornerstone University. He currently serves as Global Ambassador and Special Assistant to the President at Moody. He is the author of several books, including Simply Jesus, The Weight of Your Words, Strength for the Journey, and Leadership Redefined. Joe speaks at conferences both nationally and internationally. He also serves on the boards of CURE International, ELIC, and International Aid. He and his wife, Martie, enjoy the privilege of having three children and ten grandchildren.

Mission of the week:

Moody Bible Institute
Moody exists to equip people with the truth of God’s Word to be maturing followers of Christ who are making disciples around the world.

Bill Search - Week Two
2025-06-28 - 2025-07-04 | Maranatha, 4759 Lake Harbor Road, Norton Shores, MI, 49441, United States
Bill Search serves as the Executive Pastor at Crossings Community Church, overseeing the largest campus and supervising pastor training and development. A passionate teacher, Bill blends humor, history, and culture to communicate biblical truths. He has authored several books and articles on small group ministry, including “The Essential Guide for Small Group Leaders.” A graduate of Moody Bible Institute and Wheaton College Graduate School, Bill has dedicated over two decades to ministry. He and his wife, Karyn, have been married for over 25 years and are blessed with three adult children.

Mission of the week:

Moody Bible Institute
Moody exists to equip people with the truth of God’s Word to be maturing followers of Christ who are making disciples around the world.

Jim Coakley - Week Two
2025-06-28 - 2025-07-04 | Maranatha, 4759 Lake Harbor Road, Norton Shores, MI, 49441, United States
Jim Coakley is a seasoned educator and pastor with a deep passion for teaching the Word of God. After coming to faith during his senior year of high school, Jim pursued theological education at Calvary Bible College and Grace Theological Seminary. He has served in various pastoral roles, including Senior Pastor in St. Louis, before joining the faculty at Moody Bible Institute in 1999. Jim and his wife, Gayle, who was instrumental in his spiritual journey, have two children and three grandchildren. Jim is an elder at 180 Chicago and frequently leads tours to Israel.

Mission of the week:

Moody Bible Institute
Moody exists to equip people with the truth of God’s Word to be maturing followers of Christ who are making disciples around the world.

Selah
2025-06-28 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Maranatha, 4759 Lake Harbor Road, Norton Shores, MI, 49441, United States
Since the release of their debut album Be Still My Soul, Selah has become one of the most beloved groups in Christian music. With over 900 million streams and more than 4 million albums sold, their genre-spanning renditions of hymns and inspirational classics, as well as original music, have offered hope and healing for 26 years. Notable career highlights include performances at Carnegie Hall, the U.S. Capitol, and the Grand Ole Opry. Their iconic songs include “You Raise Me Up” and “You Amaze Us,” among many others. The trio, comprised of Todd Smith, Allan Hall, and Amy Perry, has won 11 Dove Awards and two Gold-certified albums.
Saturday Night Concert Dinners are non-refundable and non-transferable to other Saturday Night Concert Dinners.

Sunday Brunch June 29, 2025
2025-06-29 12:00 - 14:00 UTC

Tennis Camp 2025
2025-06-30 - 2025-07-04 | Maranatha, 4759 Lake Harbor Road, Norton Shores, MI, 49441, United States
Week 2: June 30-July 4 (ages 7-17)
9:30am-12:00pm
Swing, shuffle, and volley your way through the week as you improve your technique and strength. Play singles or doubles mini-matches to show off what you’ve learned by the end of the week.
Location: Maranatha Tennis Courts
Lead by: Maranatha
Coaches: TBD
Limited Spots: 60 campers

Sports Camps are non-refundable

Chris Brooks - Week Three
2025-07-05 - 2025-07-12 | Maranatha, 4759 Lake Harbor Road, Norton Shores, MI, 49441, United States
Chris Brooks is the Senior Pastor at Woodside Bible Church, a multi-campus congregation in Metro Detroit, and the host of the nationally syndicated radio program “Equipped with Chris Brooks.” With a background in finance and a strong theological education from Biola University and the Oxford Centre for Christian Apologetics, Chris is deeply invested in the integration of faith and public life. He is the author of “Kingdom Dreaming,” and “Urban Apologetics.” Chris and his wife, Yodit are the proud parents of six children.

Mission of the week:

Alpha Ministries
Alpha Ministries’ mission is to make the Love of Christ known in places where people have never heard the Gospel by mobilizing national messengers to accomplish God’s global agenda among the least-reached.

Abdu Murray - Week Three
2025-07-05 - 2025-07-12 | Maranatha, 4759 Lake Harbor Road, Norton Shores, MI, 49441, United States
Abdu Murray is a speaker, author, and attorney who engages with the intersection of religious faith and contemporary cultural trends. As the founder of Embrace the Truth, he has spent decades exploring how different worldviews address modern challenges. Abdu has written four books, including “Saving Truth” and “More Than a White Man’s Religion.” He is a seasoned debater, having spoken at prestigious universities and with global leaders. Abdu’s insights have been featured in prominent media outlets, and he hosts several popular podcasts and YouTube shows. He lives in Metro Detroit with his wife and three children.

Mission of the week:

Alpha Ministries
Alpha Ministries’ mission is to make the Love of Christ known in places where people have never heard the Gospel by mobilizing national messengers to accomplish God’s global agenda among the least-reached.

Bill Crowder - Week Three
2025-07-05 - 2025-07-12 | Maranatha, 4759 Lake Harbor Road, Norton Shores, MI, 49441, United States
Bill Crowder has recently retired from the Our Daily Bread Ministries staff. He continues to write for the Our Daily Bread devotional and has written many Bible study booklets for ODBM’s Discovery Series. He has also published a number of books with Our Daily Bread Publishing, the latest being Joseph and Wisdom for our Worries. Bill also serves as a co-host with Elisa Morgan, Rasool Berry, and Daniel Ryan Day on the “Discover the Word” daily radio program, heard nationwide.On the personal front, Bill and his wife, Marlene, have been married for over 40 years and have five adult children and nine grandchildren. To relax, Bill enjoys playing golf whenever possible, and follows sports, especially the English Premier League’s Liverpool Football Club.

Mission of the week:

Alpha Ministries
Alpha Ministries’ mission is to make the Love of Christ known in places where people have never heard the Gospel by mobilizing national messengers to accomplish God’s global agenda among the least-reached.

Sara Groves
2025-07-05 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Maranatha, 4759 Lake Harbor Road, Norton Shores, MI, 49441, United States
With over 25 years of experience as a singer-songwriter and recording artist, Sara Groves has a deep passion for justice. Since 2005, she has served as an artist advocate with International Justice Mission, working to protect the poor from violence. In 2011, Sara and her husband, Troy, founded Art House North, a community art center in a restored 100-year-old church. Her 14th album, What Makes It Through, reflects on the stories we tell ourselves and their role in reconciliation. Sara and Troy live in St. Paul, Minnesota, with their three children, Kirby, Toby, and Ruby.

Sunday Brunch July 6, 2025
2025-07-06 12:00 - 14:00 UTC

Adult Pickleball Camp 2025
2025-07-07 - 2025-07-11 | Maranatha, 4759 Lake Harbor Road, Norton Shores, MI, 49441, United States
Week 3: July 7-11 (ages 18+)
9:30am-12:00pm
Throughout the week, you’ll focus on technique and more as you train with an excellent coaching staff.
This Pickleball Camp is for adults 18 and older!
Location: Maranatha Pickleball Courts
Lead by: Larrin Flint, Pete McCarty
Limited Spots: 40 campers

Sports Camps are non-refundable

Soccer Camp 2025
2025-07-07 - 2025-07-11 | Maranatha, 4759 Lake Harbor Road, Norton Shores, MI, 49441, United States
Week 3: July 7-11 (ages 7-17)
9:30am-12:00pm
Improve your skills and even learn new ones with the help of some of the top coaches around. You’ll work on foot, skills, passing, shooting, and general agility and game awareness to make you the most well-rounded player you can be.
Location: Ross Park Sailor Soccer Complex
Lead by: FCA
Coaches: Mike Colago

Sports Camps are non-refundable

Women of Maranatha Luncheon
2025-07-09 | Maranatha, 4759 Lake Harbor Road, Norton Shores, MI, 49441, United States
WOMEN OF MARANATHA FUNDRAISING LUNCHEON
JULY 9 FOR WOMEN AND GIRLS OF ALL AGES
Join us for this annual event to hear an inspiring message from noted Christian Robyn Dykstra.
If you’ve experienced loss or trial in your life – whether self-induced or thrust upon you, you’ll want to hear Robyn Dykstra’s encouraging discoveries to energize your faith in God and find the strength to face life’s challenges. Robyn’s a national Christian speaker and best-selling author. Her book “The Widow Wore Pink,” was inspired by the events from her own life. Events she didn’t plan or want. Abuse. Addiction. Betrayal. Divorce. Death. Surprisingly funny and refreshing after all she’s been through, Robyn is a Humorous Speech Champion and captivating storyteller. She will have you laughing one minute and crying the next as you discover fresh truth from God’s Word. When not on the platform teaching audiences to trust God and follow Jesus, she’s coaching aspiring speakers how to actively share their story and teach the Bible.
Women of Maranatha Luncheon tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable to other events.

Karl Clauson - Week Four
2025-07-12 - 2025-07-19 | Maranatha, 4759 Lake Harbor Road, Norton Shores, MI, 49441, United States
Karl Clauson is the host of Moody Radio’s “Karl and Crew” and the Lead Pastor of 180 Chicago Church. A man of action and faith, Karl completed the 1,100-mile Iditarod in Alaska at 18 before dedicating his life to ministry in 1984. His mission is to inspire a spiritual revolution within the church. Karl is the author of “The 7 Resolutions” and “Killing Sin”, where he explores the power of God over self-help. He and his wife, Junanne, have been married for 37 years and have two adult children.

Mission of the week:

Youth For Christ – West Michigan
YFC is a movement that reaches young people everywhere with the hope of Christ. We work with the local church and other like-minded partners to raise up lifelong followers of Jesus who lead by their godliness in lifestyle, devotion to the Word of God and prayer, passion for sharing the love of Christ, and commitment to social involvement.

Josh Stephens - Week Four
2025-07-12 - 2025-07-19 | Maranatha, 4759 Lake Harbor Road, Norton Shores, MI, 49441, United States
Dr. Josh Stephens is the Lead Pastor of Cape Bible Chapel in Missouri and the Founder/Executive Director of the Biblical Counseling Alliance. With over 25 years of ministry experience, Josh holds advanced degrees in Biblical Counseling and Divinity. He is a certified Biblical Counselor with a passion for discipleship and equipping others in the faith. Josh and his wife, Michelle, have been married for 26 years and are blessed with five children.

Mission of the week:

Youth For Christ – West Michigan
YFC is a movement that reaches young people everywhere with the hope of Christ. We work with the local church and other like-minded partners to raise up lifelong followers of Jesus who lead by their godliness in lifestyle, devotion to the Word of God and prayer, passion for sharing the love of Christ, and commitment to social involvement.

Greater Vision
2025-07-12 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Maranatha, 4759 Lake Harbor Road, Norton Shores, MI, 49441, United States
Since 1990, Greater Vision has inspired audiences worldwide with their rich vocal harmonies and effective communication of the gospel message. As the most awarded trio in Gospel music history, they are led by Gerald Wolfe, who serves as pianist and emcee. Rodney Griffin, a multi-award-winning songwriter, sings lead, while Chris Allman, the group’s tenor, is also a prolific songwriter. Jon Epley, the baritone, joined the group in 2017. Greater Vision performs more than 160 concerts annually, touching hearts across the globe.
Saturday Night Concert Dinners are non-refundable and non-transferable to other Saturday Night Concert Dinners.

Sunday Brunch July 13, 2025
2025-07-13 12:00 - 14:00 UTC

Women's Summer Breakaway 2025 - SOLD OUT
2025-07-17 09:30 - 15:30 (America/Detroit) | Maranatha, 4759 Lake Harbor Road, Norton Shores, MI, 49441, United States
July 17, 2025
Jennifer Rothschild – Speaker
At the age of fifteen, Jennifer was diagnosed with a rare, degenerative eye disease that would eventually steal her sight. Her dreams of becoming an artist and cartoonist faded. Words and music have replaced her canvas and palette for more than 30 years. Jennifer is known for her substance, signature wit, and down-to-earth style. A unique mix of profound and playful, she weaves biblical truth with relatable stories, making God’s Word accessible to those just starting out in Scripture and endearing to those who have walked with Christ for years. Jennifer is also the founder and host of Fresh Grounded Faith events and the womensministry.net Leadership Library, which equips women in ministry to lead well.
Rachel Thompson – Mission Speaker
Rachel Thompson is the cofounder of OneWay Ministries, which she and her husband, Michael, launched after serving as missionaries in Ghana, West Africa. Through missions and media, OneWay seeks to reach the lost and mobilize the church for the Great Commission through ministries such as Prayercast, Mission Network News, OneWay Africa, and Heart Bible for the Nations (owm.org). Rachel holds a BA in Christian Education from Wheaton College and is the author of Letters to Erin: Inviting Younger Women to Live Wholly and Fruitfully for God. She is also a singer-songwriter who especially loves setting Scripture to music. She and Michael have been married for 32 years and have eight children.

The Sessions:
2025 Session details coming soon.
Registration – $50 includes lunch.
Group discounts for groups of 10 or more available. Call the Front Desk to book.
Women’s Summer Breakaway tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable to other events.

Mark Vroegop - Week Five
2025-07-19 - 2025-07-26 | Maranatha, 4759 Lake Harbor Road, Norton Shores, MI, 49441, United States
Mark Vroegop is the president of the Gospel Coalition and the author of four books, including “Dark Clouds, Deep Mercy”, which won the ECPA 2020 Christian Book of the Year. Mark is known for his insightful teaching on the grace of lament and trusting God in uncertainty. He is a frequent conference speaker and former lead Pastor of College Park Church in Indianapolis. Mark is married to Sarah, and they have three married sons, a daughter, and two grandchildren.

Mission of the week:

International Needs and Living Threads
International Needs and Living Threads support homegrown missionaries with the resources and support to evangelize to their own people in some of the hardest-to-reach areas of the world.

Philip Miller - Week Five
2025-07-19 - 2025-07-26 | Maranatha, 4759 Lake Harbor Road, Norton Shores, MI, 49441, United States
Philip Miller is the 17th Senior Pastor of The Moody Church in Chicago. He and his wife, Krista, are graduates of Cedarville University and Dallas Theological Seminary. Philip is dedicated to proclaiming God’s Word and developing future leaders. He enjoys cycling on the Chicago lakefront and indulging in local culinary favorites. Philip and Krista have four children and reside in Chicago, where he can be heard on the weekly “Moody Church Hour” radio broadcast.

Mission of the week:

International Needs and Living Threads
International Needs and Living Threads support homegrown missionaries with the resources and support to evangelize to their own people in some of the hardest-to-reach areas of the world.

Josh Wilson
2025-07-19 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Maranatha, 4759 Lake Harbor Road, Norton Shores, MI, 49441, United States
Texas-native Josh Wilson began his musical journey at the age of nine, mastering piano, guitar, and drums before falling in love with songwriting at Nashville’s Belmont University. Since signing with Sparrow Records in 2006, Wilson has amassed numerous top 10 Billboard hits, including “Savior, Please” and “Revolutionary.” A self-described introvert, he never imagined being the one behind the mic, but God had other plans. Wilson has toured with major acts like Third Day and Casting Crowns, and continues to write, record, and perform. Known for his live-looping performances, Wilson often plays and records up to 20 instruments during his shows.
Saturday Night Concert Dinners are non-refundable and non-transferable to other Saturday Night Concert Dinners.

Sunday Brunch July 20, 2025
2025-07-20 12:00 - 14:00 UTC
