Summit Experience
“ The mountains were his masters. They rimmed in life. They were the cup of reality, beyond growth, beyond struggle and death. They were his absolute unity in the midst of eternal change. ” - Thomas Wolfe
Introduction
Designed to be transformational, the Hogenson Leadership Institute Summit Experience will refresh, exhilarate, connect participants as they experience the peace of a mountaintop and the opportunity to deeply listen to God’s voice.
The group is limited to 16 people and spends time in both guided and self-directed experiences to connect with others and God. Participation is currently available on an invitational basis only and designed for Church, Community, and Business Leaders.
2024 “New Frontiers” Event Registration — Coming Soon
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Mike Carlson
SPIRITUAL LEADER
Rev. Carlson is Lead Pastor of a 9,000 person congregation, he is a sought after preacher, and has formed two thriving ministries for people experiencing homelessness. He is continually fascinated by the beauty of God’s creation.
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Steve Bohl
EVENT HOST
Steve, a real estate developer and hospitality business owner in the Twin Cities, is your host. Living part time in Wyoming for over 20 years, he will guide our adventure in the Teton mountains and Jackson Hole.
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Matt Langer
FACILITATOR
Langer leads the largest policing organization in Minnesota. As an educated and experienced executive, he enjoys facilitating conversation and learning about leadership with leaders from multiple disciplines.
“I believe the greatest need the church has right now is for bold, courageous, adaptive leadership. I serve God through the church. So I have an interest in developing leadership for the sake of the church and the world.”
“As a pastor who is always seeking ways to connect the congregation I serve to the community in which we are situated, I believe it would be of tremendous value to be with other leaders from a variety of professional perspectives. I also believe that this opportunity to spend this time intentionally in spiritual renewal will deepen my relationship with God and empower me to better equip the lay leaders in my congregation.”
“The shifting culture around me, and the shifting sense of call within me, requires some time spent in the wilderness among bright and thoughtful people from many walks of life and professional settings.”
2023 Summit Agenda
DAY 1 | Wednesday, Sept. 20
Explore Jackson Hole-
A world full of experiences awaits you as you prepare for the summit experience, which officially begins with our kick-off dinner at 5:30pm. Until then, take the day to explore Jackson Hole, hiking one of the multitude of trails in yellowstone or nearby. Looking for something more low-key? Stroll through the town take in the sites with a self-guided tour on a nearby path.
5:30 PM. Kick-off dinner
DAY 2 | Thursday, Sept. 21
7:00 – 8:30 AM Riverside Breakfast & Morning Devotion
9:30 AM – 5:30 PM Snake River Fly Fishing | Riverside Lunch
6:30 PM Dinner | Spiritual Time
DAY 3 | Friday, Sept. 22
8:00 – 9:30 AM Mountainside Breakfast
10:30 AM – 12:00 PM Mountaintop Experience
Join us as we take in the sights from a whole new perspective.
Noon-1:30 PM Lunch
2:00- 4:00pm Choose your own adventure: rock-climbing, horseback-riding, touring
6:00 – 9:00 PM BBQ Dinner and Devotional campfire
Day 4 | Saturday, Sept. 23
8:30 – 10:30 AM Brunch
11:00 AM – 4:30 PM Hike to Phelps Lake
Hike to a mountain lake overlook Solitude with God.
5:00 PM
Closing dinner and chapel
Join your friends in an old log cabin chapel while the sun sets over the mountains intimately sharing your love for God.
Travel Day | Sunday, Sept. 24
6:00 – 8:00 AM
Breakfast available (on your own)
Travel home, change the world
