Single Moms Retreat
Single Moms Retreat
Gather with single moms from across Minnesota for a weekend of biblical teaching and a time to relax, refresh, and have some fun.
Our mission is to show attendees extravagant love and encourage each woman to dream BIG dreams with God.
Join Us:
- June 6-7, 2025
- Lake Geneva Christian Center (Alexandria, MN)
- Main Sessions, Multiple Workshops, and Lots of Activities & Giveaways, including Car Care, a Spa, Diva Boutique, After-Party, and much more!
- Attend, Volunteer, Invite, or Donate
- Register (Please note: tickets are non-refundable but are transferrable.)
Volunteer
VOLUNTEER WITH US
- See volunteer guidelines and area descriptions.
- Register by May 2, and a team member will follow up with you.
CAR CARE VOLUNTEERS
HAIR STYLIST VOLUNTEERS
- Licensed hair stylists are invited to volunteer with the SMR Salon & Spa on Friday. Email info@mnbtg.org with interest.
MASSAGE THERAPIST VOLUNTEERS
- Licensed Massage Therapists are invited to volunteer with the SMR Spa on Friday or join the event as an exhibitor. Email info@mnbtg.org with interest.
Donate
BOOKS
- Donate new or like-new Bibles and children’s Bibles.
- Donate Kids’ Books (Guidelines: For ages 0-6; like-new, with no tattered/colored-on/scuffed pages or edges; and no controversial topics, wizards, nor magic.)
- Email info@mnbtg.org with interest.
- Print receipt for donated merchandise.
CAR CARE
- Learn More
- Donate (Enter your donation amount. On the next screen, click on “Donation Message,” and enter “SMR24” to designate your tax deductible donation for the retreat.)
DIVA BOUTIQUE
- Donate new/like-new (ONLY!) clothing, shoes/boots, jewelry, accessories, and SUB Project items (SUB Project items MUST be new and with tags on). See donation guidelines and drop off locations.
- Print receipt for donated merchandise.
DOLLARS
- Donate finances toward event costs and scholarships.
- This event would not be possible without the generosity of individual and corporate sponsors and donors. Email info@mnbtg.org for details on sponsorship opportunities and benefits!
GIVEAWAYS
- Donate a gift or gift basket for one recipient, or donate a session gift for all attendees. See our wishlist, and RSVP with what you would like to give. Donations are being accepted through May 14.
- Print receipt for donated merchandise.
SUB PROJECT
- Our hope is to offer every attendee a new SUB set (socks, undies, & bra) as part of the Diva Boutique.
- Invite your friends and church groups to host a collection! Learn more and see promo tools & video.
- See donation guidelines and drop off locations.
- Print receipt for donated merchandise.
SUB Project
Socks, undies, bras
Partnering with the Single Moms Retreat, the SUB Project distributes brand new Socks, Undies, and Bras to single moms. You’re invited to donate new undergarments that will be distributed to those attending the retreat and to other women in need. We wish for each recipient to take home a new SUB set.
- Our hope is to offer every attendee a new SUB set (socks, undies, & bra) as part of the Diva Boutique.
- Invite your friends and church groups to host a collection! Learn more and see promo tools & video.
- See donation guidelines and drop off locations.
- Print receipt for donated merchandise.
2025 Featured Guests
Micah MacDonald - Speaker
Micah met Steph at North Central University in downtown Minneapolis. Micah shares about how he would walk into chapel and hear the voice of an angel singing as Steph would lead Chapel worship and travel on the Schools worship team across the country. It wasn’t long after graduating North Central that they would get married and both be on staff at Cedar Valley Church in Bloomington, MN. Micah was a youth pastor and Steph was a worship pastor.
After several years working in the local church they sensed God asking them to take a step of faith and go on the road full time. For the last six years they have been ministering to thousands as God has opened every door of opportunity. They currently are under the covering and based out of River Valley Church in Apple Valley, MN.
For fun you can find them hanging with their kids at a water park, local gym, or local restaurant as they love GOOD FOOD! They are so honored that you would take the time to get to know a little bit more about them.
Learn more at mac-ministries.com, or follow Micah @pastormicahmac.
Mykelti Blum - Speaker
Stephanie MacDonald - Worship Leader
Stephanie MacDonald is a worship leader, mom to two children (Everleigh and Malachi), and wife to Micah Mac. She graduated from North Central University with a Bachelor of Arts: Music Pastor degree. Currently, Steph and Micah (along with their kids) travel and minister across the country and are “all about the go.” She is passionate about Jesus, personal and corporate worship, and her family. In her free time, you’ll find her dancing with her kiddos, sipping yummy coffee, catching up with friends, in the kitchen, or singing and playing piano in her living room.
Learn more at mac-ministries.com, or follow @stephaniejoymac16.
Can’t find what you’re looking for? Submit a question HERE!
Friday Schedule
- 1:00 pm – Registration + Car Care Check-in (Gym)
- 1:00 pm – Free Time: Diva Boutique/Spa/Craft/Exhibitors/Haircuts/Indoor Pool & Outdoor Hot Tub/Kids Books/Resource Table/The Bridge Shop/Geneva Java/Camp Store
- 5:30 pm – Dinner / Exhibitors / Kids Books / Resource Table
- 5:30 pm – Registration Moves to Worship Center
- 6:30 pm – Worship Center Seating Opens / Worship Center Exhibitors Open
- 7:00 pm – Main Session ONE
- 9:00 pm – Baptisms
- 9:30 pm-Midnight – After Party
Saturday Schedule
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- 7:00 am – 1 Mile Walk & 5K Run + Devotional; Diva Boutique & Geneva Java Open
- 7:00 am – Bonfire Devotional (By Lake)
- 7:00 am – Breakfast / Exhibitors/ Kids Books / Resource Table
- 8:00-11:00 am – Saturday Registration (Worship Center)
- 8:15 am – Car Care Workshop
- 8:30 am – Worship Center Doors Open / Worship Center Exhibitors Open
- 9:00 am – Main Session TWO
- 10:30 am – Coffee/Cookie Break
- 11:00 am – Workshops ONE
- 12:00 pm – Lunch & Free Time: Exhibitors/Kids Books/ Resource Table/The Bridge Shop/Geneva Java
- 12:30-1:30 pm – Diva Boutique Open
- 1:30 pm – Workshops TWO
- 2:30 pm – BTG Missions + Main Session THREE
- 4:30 pm – Car Pickup
- 5:00 pm – Check Out
Activities
After-Party
Don’t miss the After-Party with Bingo, bonfires, pizza, Diva Boutique shopping, the Spa, and more!
Car Care
The Car Care team will be offering free safety inspections, along with fluid and bulb checks. The team is planning to service the first 120 vehicles that check in by 6:00 pm on the Friday of the Retreat.
- Each driver must provide proof of insurance in her own name upon checking in her car.
- Please take all necessities out of your vehicle when dropping it off.
- You will be sent a text message or receive a phone call when your vehicle checkup is completed.
- PLEASE NOTE: We cannot guarantee that we will get to everyone in the time that is allotted.
GET INVOLVED:
- Volunteer with the Car Care Team
- Learn More or promote.
- Donate (Enter your donation amount. On the next screen, click on “Donation Message,” and enter “SMR24” to designate your tax deductible donation for the retreat.)
Diva Boutique
The Diva Boutique is an SMR store with thousands of pieces of new and gently used clothing, shoes, jewelry, and accessories. Each attendee will have the opportunity to shop for free and take home a select number of items! Also stop by the SUB Shop for a free set of undergarments.
Geneva Java
Specialty coffees, smoothies, & more will be available for sale at the Geneva Java!
Indoor Pool / Outdoor Hot Tub
Bring your swimsuit & a pool towel to enjoy the NEW indoor pool and outdoor hot tub at Lake Geneva Christian Center!
The Bridge Shop
The Bridge Shop is a boutique store and located at Lake Geneva Christian Center. Operated by BTG volunteers, its purpose is to donate proceeds to one MN or international humanitarian-project annually!
We offer beautiful and unique gifts, home décor, jewelry, accessories, and more!
Stop by between 10:00 am-7:00 pm or 9:30-11:00 pm on Friday and 10:00 am-5:00 pm on Saturday.
1 Mile Walk or 5K Run
Join us bright and early on Saturday to hear a morning devotional and exercise with new friends! The first 100 to arrive receive a runner’s bib number.
Spa
The SMR Spa–offered by Willmar AG & The Waters Church–includes free nail painting, foot soaks, hand massages, and more! We know you’re going to love this area!
Connect
- Download Bridging the Gap App
- Follow @MNBTG on FB and IG
- Join the Single Moms Facebook Group
Promo Tools
Archives & Resources
Thank You, 2024 Sponsors
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