What is Fall Conference Like?

We'll have 3 gatherings to worship together, hear from our speaker, study scripture and have space to process in small groups from our campuses. There will also be opportunities to put into practice what we are learning together as well as check in with folks from your campus.

Time to worship and pray with friends

Optional Outdoor Adventure Courses

Epic Dodge ball

Free time to relax

A break from life on campus

Deepening friendships

North Bay Retreat Center is located in North East, MD and is right on the water. It's a beautiful location with lots of options for fun as well as space for reflection and connecting with God and others.

Rooms are cabin style with bunk beds. You will want to bring along a sleeping bag or blanket, pillow, and towel for showering.

George Hopkins was born and raised in Cherry Hill, a neighborhood in south Baltimore. He graduated from Poly High School and then Morgan State University as a student-athlete where he got involved with the Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA). After earning his degree he worked full-time with FCA in Baltimore City and then he served as a pastor at Grace Fellowship Church in Timonium. In 2014 he partnered with twenty people to launch Sowebo Community Church—a multi-cultural church actively engaged with the community in Southwest Baltimore. For eight years George led a diverse church committed to serving the community and partnering with local leaders to strengthen the neighborhood.

In 2018 he joined BUILD (Baltimoreans United In Leadership Development) and was elected as a Co-Chair in 2020 where he continues to serve with leaders throughout the city to empower Baltimoreans to build their own future.