The Men’s Retreat is an annual event that takes place in the Arbuckle Mountains of Oklahoma at a conference center known as Falls Creek. The focus is on transforming the lives of men through a relationship with Jesus Christ.
The unifying force that brings these men together is threefold: first, a love for Christ and desire to be men of God who influence their world; second, to find the right next step or direction for their relationship with God; and third, to find and build godly friendships with other men.
Matt Roberson, Lead Pastor of Marlow First Baptist Church in Marlow, OK, has been serving in worship ministry since he was 18. He also coordinates OBU Worship at Oklahoma Baptist University, his alma mater. Matt has a heart for leading others in worship and equipping them to do the same. He and his wife Jennifer, married since 2000, have two daughters, Chloe and Claire. Matt enjoys baseball, golf, hunting, and sushi.
Speakers
Dr. Lewis “Lew” Sterrett
From growing up on a farm in Pennsylvania and getting involved in 4-H at age 8, to attending Penn State University and majoring in the animal industry field, Dr. Lew Sterrett had many opportunities to learn from qualified trainers and educators. During his University years he was confronted with his need for a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. After his graduation he later went to earn his master’s degree in divinity and his doctorate in Leadership Training. Throughout his lifetime Dr. Lew has expressed his concern for Biblical leadership development as a director of a major camp and conference center, a founder of a discipleship school, a former president of CHA (an instructor safety certification program) and as a certified youth, marriage, and family counselor. Dr. Lew has dedicated his life to encouraging men to follow God rather than cultural ideas of masculinity. He has written several books and Bible studies and produced successful horse‑training videos. He has in deed earned the name the “Horse Whisperer.”
Eric Hernandez
Eric Hernandez is a Christian apologist, author, and speaker specializing in evangelism, the philosophy of mind, and the rational defense of the Christian worldview. He is the author of The Lazy Approach to Evangelism—a book endorsed by leading scholars such as J.P. Moreland, Mike Licona, J. Warner Wallace, Frank Turek, and Lee Strobel. He has contributed chapters to Faith Examined, Truth, Stewarding AI, and is also featured in the apologetics documentary Universe Designed. Eric has engaged in numerous public debates and dialogues with nonbelievers in academic and public forums in churches and college campuses around the world. He has taught apologetics, evangelism, and theology at local bible institutes, and currently serves as a Field Guide for MAVEN, leading immersive apologetics mission trips for high school and college students. He holds degrees in Theology, Christian Ministries, and Philosophy, along with a certificate of apologetics from Biola University. Eric is the founder and president of EHM Apologetics, a ministry dedicated to equipping believers to articulate and defend their faith with clarity, compassion, and intellectual rigor.
Dr. Todd Fisher
Dr. Todd Fisher serves as the Executive Director-Treasurer for Oklahoma Baptists. He has pastored at Shawnee, Immanuel; Oklahoma City, Highland Hills; Wellston, First; and Bethel Acres, Hopewell. He has been involved in the Southern Baptist Convention on the association, state, and national levels throughout his career serving on committees and boards.
Dr. Fisher is married to Jamy, who speaks at women’s events across the state. They have three children: Zach, an OBU grad, band director for Garber Public Schools in Oklahoma, and is married to Cassidy; Carly, a recent graduate from Mississippi College, and is married to Cooper; and Anna, a student at Choctaw High School.
He has served as assistant professor for Christian Preaching at Southern Baptist Theological Seminary (2019-2022) and adjunct professor for Oklahoma Baptist University (1999-2021). He also served as adjunct professor for Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary (2005-2018).
Dr. Fisher graduated from Oklahoma Baptist University in 1992 with a BA in Pastoral Ministry, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in 1996 with an MDivBL, Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in 2001 with a DMin in hermeneutics, Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in 2018 with a ThM in biblical spirituality, and Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in 2018 with a PhD in preaching.
Danny Gandara
Danny Gandara is a longtime pastor, evangelist, and preacher of God’s Word with more than twenty-five years of ministry experience. He currently serves as Senior Pastor of Sunnylane Baptist Church in Del City, Oklahoma. During his time there, God has allowed the church to see hundreds come to faith in Christ and has led the congregation through important seasons of growth, including the purchase and development of a new ministry center.
Danny has served as a Senior Pastor since 2007, including many years at First Baptist Church in Fort Gibson, Oklahoma. Under his leadership, the church experienced consistent evangelistic fruit and became a pace-setter in baptisms across the state. He is known for preaching the whole counsel of God with clarity, conviction, and compassion, carrying both an evangelist’s heart for the lost and a pastor’s heart for discipleship and revival.
His ministry reaches beyond the local church through preaching revivals and crusades across the United States and internationally. He has also participated in multiple mission trips to Africa and Eastern Europe, where thousands have responded to the Gospel and churches have been strengthened.
Before entering full-time ministry, Danny spent nearly twenty years in executive leadership in the automobile industry, experience that shaped his leadership and organizational skills.
Danny has a deep desire to see the church reflect the power and purpose of the Book of Acts, rooted in prayer, centered on discipleship, and driven by the Great Commission. He and his wife Teresa have been married for thirty-five years and faithfully serve the Lord together with their family.
Churches will need to make their own lodging arrangements. Consider calling the cabin owner your youth uses in the summer. You may also contact cabin owners to see if they are offering beds for $10 – $25 each.
Please note: Students must be 14-17 years old and accompanied by a parent or legal guardian, not a grandparent, uncle, youth minister, pastor, or any other adult. Any minor not accompanied by their parent will be sent home.
– All breakouts will be located in the Mathena Event Center (MEC), World Mission Center, or the Chapel. – All meals are in the Mathena Event Center (MEC)
Friday
9:00 am – 8:00 pm Registration Check-In – Tabernacle, North Decision Room
9:30 am – 10:30 pm 1917 Café & Gift Shop Open
10:00 am – 5:30 pm Demonstrations / Activities
12:00 pm – 2:00 pm Lunch provided by Oklahoma Baptists Disaster Relief – Plaza
1:00 pm – 5:00 pm Breakouts
5:00 pm – 6:45 pm Dinner
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Main Session #1 – Eric Hernandez & Lewis “Lew” Sterrett
If there is a question you do not see answered here, please shoot us an e-mail with the form located below and we’ll get back with you as soon as possible.
REGISTRATION ANSWERS
Q: How do I register?
A: Registration is open between February and three weeks prior to the retreat. When registration opens, you will be able to register through our website www.oklahomabaptists.org/men/retreat.
Q: I am the group leader for my church. Can you provide me with a list of those who have registered with my church?
A: Young Men ages 14-17 when accompanied by their parent or legal guardian.
Q: I am a youth leader, may I bring my students?
A: The short answer is no. Students ages 14-17 must be accompanied by their parent or legal guardian.
Q: Can my 13 year-old come?
A: No. Children under the age of 14 are not allowed to attend the Men’s Retreat at Falls Creek. Some of the presentations given at the retreat may not be suitable for children under the age of 14 and Falls Creek will not be providing staff to properly supervise children on the grounds of Falls Creek. If you bring a student 13 years old or younger you will be asked to leave Falls Creek.
Q: May I bring my grandson?
A: That depends on their age. Boys 13 years old and younger cannot attend the Men’s Retreat. Students 14-17 must be accompanied by their parent or legal guardian. If they are 18+, YES, they can attend! Otherwise, you will be asked to leave Falls Creek.
Q: What is included in my Retreat registration?
A: Your registration fee includes all meals included in the schedule, activities, program sessions, all breakouts, program guide, and event wristband.
Q: Is there a printed registration form for the conference?
A: No. In order for us to communicate effectively with those who attend, we require all registrations to be submitted electronically using our online registration form.
If you are a church wishing to register a group of 10 or more men, please see the next answer.
Q: If I want to register a large group of guys, can I register and pay for them at the same time?
A: YES! It will be necessary for you to obtain everyone’s personal information BEFORE registering your group online. Follow the instructions when registering as you will need to list each person’s name under yours, pay, and submit.
If you or your church is registering as a group please be advised: Children 14-17 years old may attend but must be accompanied by their parent or legal guardian, not a grandparent, uncle, youth minister, pastor, or any other adult. Any minor not accompanied by their parent or legal guardian will be asked to leave Falls Creek. Refer to question page 1 – Can my 13 year old come?
Q: What if I register and then cannot attend Rewired? Will I get my money back?
A: Registration is non-refundable. However, you may transfer your registration to another person who wants to attend the same year. Simply have them give their name at registration.
Q: Are there any discounts or scholarships offered?
A. We are unable to offer scholarships through our office but encourage those seeking financial assistance to contact their church or what church they are coming with if they do not have a church home.
LODGING ANSWERS
Q: Where do I sleep? What are the lodging arrangements?
Your registration does not include lodging at one of the Falls Creek dorm-style cabins. Churches will need to make their own lodging arrangements. Consider calling the cabin owner your youth uses in the summer. You may also contact cabin owners to see if they are offering beds for rent. Information for cabin owners can be found on Falls Creek’s website at fallscreek.org.
Cabins at Falls Creek: “Cabins” are the primary lodging at Falls Creek Conference Center. Sleeping inside cabins consists of dormitory-style bunks. We have included pictures of some of the dorms inside several cabins at Falls Creek. You will need to bring your own bedding – sheets, blanket, pillow, sleeping bag… whatever you prefer.
**If you would like to stay in a hotel on or off campus that is an additional cost for which you are responsible and must make those arrangements on your own. There are several options in Davis, Oklahoma. For information about staying at the hotels/lodges at Falls Creek, call 580-369-2101.
Q: Do we have to rent a cabin?
A: Yes, if your church does not own a cabin. Your registration does not include lodging at one of the Falls Creek dorm-style cabins. Churches will need to make their own lodging arrangements. Consider calling the cabin owner your youth uses in the summer. You may also contact cabin owners to see if they are offering beds for rent.
Q: Can I stay in a cabin with my friends, family, guys from my church, etc?
A: Yes! Check with your church.
Q: Can I stay in one of the hotels at Falls Creek?
A: Yes. But that will be an additional charge and you must make those arrangements yourself. Call Falls Creek Conference Center at 580-369-2101 to make your arrangements.
FOOD/MEALS ANSWERS
Q: Are meals provided?
A: If a meal is listed on the schedule, it will be provided at Retreat.
Q: If I bring my own food or do not stay in a cabin, can I get a discount?
A: No. These are part of the total package of Retreat. If you choose to do something separate for food or lodging, that is your choice and will not change the registration price.
Q: Will there be a place for me to purchase snacks or drinks between meals?
A: Yes. Falls Creek Conference Center has concessions (including coffee & beverages) available in the 1917 Café/Gift Shop in Centennial Plaza. See the schedule for open times. There is also an ATM available inside the same building.
OTHER IMPORTANT ANSWERS
Q: What do I pack for Retreat?
A: Pack what you would normally pack when you take an overnight trip. Wear comfortable clothing and shoes. Bring your own bedding – sheets, blanket, pillow, sleeping bag… whatever you prefer.
Q: Can I come for just one day?
A: On the day of the retreat, we will have day passes that cost $50. You will register when you arrive at the Retreat. Just let the person registering you know you will only be there for one day.
Q: I have to drive a long way. Can I come on Thursday night?
A: The simple answer is yes.
However, there are no activities (i.e., basketball, zipline, fishing) or food available for you. If you arrive on Thursday, you are on your own.
If arriving on Thursday you will need to have secured your own lodging rather it be in a cabin, Falls Creek Hotel, or a hotel in Davis as we do not provide lodging. Contact the cabin owner for the rental of beds at fallscreek.org. Contact Falls Creek at 580-369-2101 for a hotel room on the grounds. There will also be an additional $5 per person fee for arriving Thursday. Friday’s $5 per person fee is included in the amount when registering.
Q: What if have more questions?
A: Give us a call or shoot us an email. Be patient, we will get back to you as soon as possible!
ON CAMPUS
Q: Can I bring a backpack or bag to the main sessions?
A: If you need to bring a bag or backpack, please be prepared for it to be inspected when you enter the building.
Q: Can I bring my own golf cart, ATV, etc. to drive at Falls Creek.
A: As much fun as those sounds, sorry, no you cannot. The insurance company will not allow it.
Q: Can I bring my service animal to Falls Creek?
A: Service dogs are permitted at Falls Creek but must be always wearing their service vests and on a leash. Service dogs must meet the description as set forth by ADA guidelines (found HERE). Please indicate during online registration that you plan to bring your service animal. This will assist us in making sure that all parties are comfortable during your stay.
Q: Can I bring my own gun or bow?
A: Nope. No firearms or weapons are allowed on the Falls Creek grounds. We have security that will be present 24/7. You should also leave your nunchakus and throwing stars at home too.
Q: What can I do if I have a physical disability?
A: You will need to let your church know so they can assist you with lodging needs. Falls Creek does have a few hotel rooms for the handicapped 580-369-2101.
Q: Will there be t-shirts to purchase at Retreat?
A: Yes. We will sell t-shirts at the conference. Cash, check & credit/debit cards will be accepted. Merchandise will be sold at the 1917 Café/Gift Shop in Centennial Plaza at Falls Creek.
Q: What is there to do while at Retreat?
A: In short, a whole lot. Not including the main & breakout sessions, we have planned numerous pre-retreat activities and demonstrations on Friday. Each year we choose new activities and demonstrations, so check out the list when registration is open.
MAPS & DIRECTIONS
Q: How do I get to Falls Creek?
Whether you are traveling north or south on I-35, you will take EXIT 51 at Davis, Oklahoma.
NORTH: If you exit from the north, you will drive directly across Hwy 77 beside the Fried Pies place.
SOUTH: If you exit from the south, you will turn left onto Hwy 77 and turn left beside the Fried Pies place.
From there, you will travel to the stop sign and continue across Honey Creek, under I-35 and continue along the winding Hwy 77D to the North Entrance of Falls Creek. There you will be greeted by volunteers who will give instructions on parking and registration/check-in.
If you are using your smartphone or other guided mapping system, type in Falls Creek Baptist Conference Center. The physical address is 6714 OK-77D, Davis, OK 73030
