Pastor Renewal Retreat
Pastor Renewal Retreat: Getting Closer to God
with Erwin Lutzer
Worship Leader, Michael O'Brien
October 6-8, 2025
As a leader, Moses was far from perfect, but he continually pursued God and spent time in His presence. Come be encouraged—and challenged—by this story of a fallible man who served his generation with honor despite his own failures and struggles. Discover how drawing near to God and fellowshipping with Him can make all the difference in your ministry, too.
Erwin Lutzer
Erwin W. Lutzer is pastor emeritus of The Moody Church in Chicago, Illinois, where he served as senior pastor for 36 years. A renowned international speaker and clear expositor of the Bible, he is the featured speaker on several radio programs which are heard on more than 1,000 outlets in the U.S. and around the world: Running to Win—a daily Bible-teaching broadcast; and Songs in the Night—an evening program that’s been airing since 1943. Lutzer has also led speaking engagements domestically and in places like Russia, the Republic of Belarus, Germany, Scotland, Guatemala, and Japan. He is the award-winning author of more than 30 books, including The Church in Babylon, Rescuing the Gospel, One Minute After You Die, We Will Not be Silenced, and the Christian Bookseller’s Gold Medallion Award winner, Hitler’s Cross. Lutzer and his wife, Rebecca, have co-written the books: Life-Changing Bible Verses You Should Know and Jesus, Lover of a Woman’s Soul. The couple has three grown children and eight grandchildren.
Michael O'Brien
With more than 29 years in full-time ministry, Michael O’Brien enjoys frequent opportunities to lead worship and perform concerts in churches and conferences throughout the United States. The former lead singer for the group NewSong, He garnered several number one singles during his solo career in the early ‘90s, as well as others (“When God Made You,” “Rescue,” and “Psalm 40”) during his seven-year tenure with NewSong. Michael has recorded five solo projects, the latest being “Crown Him,” featuring duets with his wife and four children.