Winter Blitz
Winter Blitz 2026 Dates & Rates
Winter Blitz 1: January 23-25, 2026 (Open)
Winter Blitz 2: January 30-February 1, 2026 (Open)
Winter Blitz 3: February 6-8, 2026 (Youth Groups: Open, Individuals: Open)
Winter Blitz 4: February 13-15, 2026 (Open)
*For groups 10 and under, please call for availability
Cost: $125/person
Enjoy Activities Like:
- Snow Tubing
- Cross-Country Skiing
- Ice Climbing
- Game Room
- Zipline
- Climbing Wall
- Archery Tag
Youth Leaders
Winter Blitz retreats give you the opportunity to offer a life-changing experience to your youth without worrying about the details. We coordinate the retreat while you invest in your students, grow together, and grow as a group. Youth leaders are $125 per person. For every ten students you bring, one leader attends for free. A $65 deposit per student is required to secure your youth group’s registration. Register your youth group at the link below. If you have questions, you can email info@blbc.com or call 269-244-5193.
Informational Materials
We have a variety of informational and promotional materials available for you to share the retreat with your students!
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Physical – this includes all physical options of the information available for the retreat and may include brochures, flyers, or postcards.
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Digital – this includes all digital options of the information available for the retreat and may include social media graphics, a digital brochure, and a Facebook event cover.
Winter Blitz 2026
Weekend Theme
“I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness.” – John 12:46
Jesus is the Light of the World, and through Him, we are called to step out of darkness and live in the freedom of His truth. 'In the Light' challenges students to embrace Christ’s presence, allowing His light to transform our hearts and guide our lives. As children of light, we walk in righteousness, reflect God’s love, and illuminate the world around us. This Winter Blitz, we’ll explore what it means to follow Jesus with boldness, live in genuine fellowship, and shine as beacons of hope in a darkened world. Are you ready to step into the light?
Winter Blitz
Promotional Materials
We have a variety of promotional materials available for you to share the retreat with your church and friends! Click on the link below to utilize these digital assets. Contact us if you'd like to inquire about additional resources.
Download Digital Resourcescontact usWinter Blitz 1
January 26-28, 2024
AJ Garcia
Speaker
AJ Garcia is young, exegetical, and wildly passionate about knowing Jesus and making him known. His heartbeat is to use Scripture and storytelling to show people the hope, grace, and love of our Savior – Jesus Christ. AJ preaches the gospel in a way that is obviously authentic and easily understood.
West Side Worship Team
Worship
Winter Blitz 2
February 2-4, 2024
Mike Teisenga
Speaker
Mike is married to his incredible wife, Rachael and together they have two kids, Jalen & Willow. They currently live in Kalamazoo, MI, and are a part of H2O Church where they help love and serve the students and community around WMU and Kalamazoo. Mike has a passion for storytelling and for helping people see the beauty and mystery of God in their own everyday life!
Dave Mead
Worship
Dave Mead started his journey in music as a kid traveling around with his parents who were singer/songwriters. Music has been a way for him to connect with things that tend to lie deep within the soul of humanity and get them out. For the last 10 years, he has been performing as a solo artist and with a band. His passion for people and music has driven him to create high-quality environments that result in opportunities to look at who we are, why we are here, and where we are going.
Winter Blitz 3
February 9-11, 2024
Allan Dunlap
Speaker
Allan has a passion for studying the wisdom of scripture and how it helps us grow in our relationship with God and people. He works for Legacy Ministry Services helping to support camps and other ministries. Outside of work, Allan enjoys reading, sports, and spending time in the great outdoors. He lives in Dearborn, MI with his cat, Steve.
Dave Mead
Worship
Dave Mead started his journey in music as a kid traveling around with his parents who were singer/songwriters. Music has been a way for him to connect with things that tend to lie deep within the soul of humanity and get them out. For the last 10 years, he has been performing as a solo artist and with a band. His passion for people and music has driven him to create high-quality environments that result in opportunities to look at who we are, why we are here, and where we are going.
Winter Blitz 4
February 16-18, 2024
John Pomeroy
Speaker & Worship
Pastor John absolutely loves his wife and the local church. After over 13 years of following a passion to reach people for Jesus, God led John and his wife Ceci back to Metro Detroit with the vision to start New Anthem Church. He loves God and loves people deeply, with a passion to see the lost meet Jesus. John also loves concerts, disc golf, and late night worship sessions.
