All students are invited to join us for the BCLR Students Fall Retreat on September 20-22. The speaker is Bobby Biggers and the theme is Life in the Word. Bobby will be discussing why scripture is important and will be teaching from passages such as 2 Timothy 3, Luke 24, and 2 Peter 1, among others. The goal of our time in Scripture is to gain understanding as to why Scripture is important for our lives. As we consider this topic, our prayer is that believing students will walk away with a deeper understanding of Scripture and its value. And for unbelieving students, our prayer is that the Lord opens their eyes to the beauty of the gospel of Jesus Christ as we consider this particular topic.

The BCLR Students Spring and Fall retreats have proved time and again to be memorable and impactful opportunities for students. Retreats are times to step away from students' typical schedules for concentrated time to hear biblical preaching and spend time meditating, worshipping, 

Bobby Biggers is the head Teaching Elder at CrossLife in Russellville, Arkansas. Bobby got a degree from the Ouachita Baptist University and went on to also graduate from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. He is married to Tricia and they have five children and two son-in-laws. Being from Crossett, Arkansas, Bobby enjoys watching any kind of Razorback game and is also a fan of the Boston Red Socks.

We are going to Camp Wyldewood in Searcy, Arkansas. The address is 155 Riverside Park Rd. Searcy, AR.

Yes, be sure to bring your own bedding. The camp has bunkbeds with mattresses. Bring your own sheets, blankets, pillows, and/or sleeping bag.

Try to arrive around 4PM so that we can pack and leave by 4:30PM.

Of course! We understand work and school schedules or other commitments might make it difficult. Just be sure to let Douglas know at sm@bclr.org.

We plan to be back at church at 2PM on Sunday afternoon.

The cost is $80 per registrant, payable online, by cash, or by check. There is a maximum family charge of 3 registrants.

Yes, there are limited scholarships available. See the options in the registration process and contact Douglas at sm@bclr.org if you have any other questions.

Boys and girls will also have separate accommodations. Students will be housed with their small group leaders and other students of the same gender. 

Yes! We intend to have plenty of fun. We attempt to design these retreats so that there is a healthy balance of serious, fun, and free time.

Registration includes all costs for the weekend, including food and transportation. 

Yes! Friends are always welcome. Just be sure they fill out medical release forms so that we can care for them while they are on the retreat.

Registration is open until September 15, which is the Sunday before the retreat. This is also the last day to guarantee a refund.

Yes, students are allowed to bring smartphones and other personal devices. We encourage students to learn to use them responsibly, including for purposes such as taking notes and looking up Scripture passages. If a student is intentionally causing inordinate distraction or other problems, we may ask them to stop using the device and/or contact their parent or guardian.