Our annual Friendship Youth Ministry winter retreat at Strength to Stand Conference is December 28-30, 2025. Students will encounter Jesus through energetic worship and passionate teaching while enjoying a fun-filled time in the Smoky Mountains. The trip will depart at 7:30am December 28th and return 4:30pm on December 30th. Cost is $250, which is includes conference, lodging, and 4 meals.

The conference includes four worship sessions featuring worship and preaching — two night sessions and two morning sessions. Both evening sessions are followed by concerts from some of the most popular Christian worship artists today. STS Conference seeks to reach the next generation through a relevant, relatable experience while maintaining the heartbeat of our ministry the depth and substance of the life-changing message of Jesus.