CCCTO Annual Church Retreat
Knowing Christ

July 11 - July 13, 2025

Friday - Sunday

Pepperdine University

24255 E Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu, CA 90263


** All Retreat registration has been closed. Please join us for July 13 Sunday Worship at Pepperdine University at 10am, Fireside Room. No registration needed. See below for the Campus Map ** 


Campus Map


Parking permit is required for overnight guests and maybe required in general. To be safe, please download and print out this parking permit before driving to Pepperdine. Leave the permit on the car dashboard. 

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• Main Meeting Room: Fireside Room (FR) 
• Youth Meeting Room: Cafeteria Upper Room
• Children's Program: Appleby Center AC 261, AC263 & AC270  
• Meals: Waves Café (WC)
• Check-In and Check-out: Elkins Auditorium (EA) 
• Sunday Worship: MM- Elkins Auditorium (EA) and EM - Fireside Room


EM Retreat Schedule:


Overnight Guests:

  • View Packing list
  • Notes: Pepperdine only provides a mattress (no bedding). In addition to your toiletries, please remember to bring your own towels and bedding (e.g. sleeping bag and/or linens).  


Saturday Activity Sign-up:

  • Pickleball Sign up (Saturday, 1:30-4:40pm) Please indicate which activity you will participate: Round-robin or Beginners' lesson.
  • Hiking Sign up (Saturday, 1:30-4:40pm)

Retreat Theme

The goal of the Christian life is not just to know about Jesus, but to know Jesus. This year's retreat theme, "Knowing Christ," will explore the different ways that the Bible reveals the person and work of Jesus Christ. Who is he? What did he do? John 20:30 says, "Jesus did many other signs in the presence of his disciples...but these are written so that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name." 


We are excited to welcome Pastor Sam Shin, founding pastor of Wellspring Church in San Ramon, CA, and Mr. Lucas Vieira from Beacon Hill Classical Academy. Pastor Sam will serve as our English ministry speaker, and Lucas will be speaking for the youth. Join us for a time of spiritual encouragement and refreshment, as we seek not only to know more about Christ, but to know Christ. 


Retreat session topics (Adult Ministry):

1. Nicodemus: The Quest in Know Christ (3:1-16)
2. Samaritan Woman: The Freedom in Knowing Christ (John 4:1-45)
3. Thomas: The Doubts in Knowing Christ (John 20:24-29)
4. Peter: The Grace in Knowing Christ (John 21:15-19)

Retreat Cost - Registration Closed

*Overnight: $191 (Age 12+), $139 (Age 3-11) and $0 (Age 0-2). All meals are included in the cost.

1-Day Commuter: $26 (Age 12+), $0 (Age 0-11). Meals: optional ~$8.00 - $10.00 each. (You may select meal options when you register)

2-Day Commuter: $52 (Age 12+), $0 (Age 0-11). Meals: optional  ~$8.00  - $10.00 each. (You may select meal options when you register)

Sunday Worship:  10am at Fireside room (enter through Cafeteria) - No need to register. You will purchase your lunch meal directly at the Cafeteria. 

Pastor Sam Shin

Adult Ministry Speaker

A Message from Sam


Sam serves as the pastor of Wellspring Church in San Ramon, CA. He received his M. Div. from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary.


He and his wife Shua moved to the Bay Area in 1999, where they planted Wellspring. They also homeschooled their four now adult children: Charisa, Sarah, Elisabeth, and Jack.


Sam’s wife Shua also graduated from Gordon-Conwell and has ministered to different women speaking at retreats and churches.


Together they love hiking, hosting, and helping others grow in the Gospel of Christ.



Lucas Vieira

Youth Ministry Speaker

Lucas Vieira is deeply passionate about helping students behold the beauty & goodness of Jesus Christ. He serves as the Head of Upper School at Beacon Hill Classical Academy in Camarillo. There, he provides leadership for all aspects of the 6th-12th grade program and teaches several classes. Lucas has served in Christian education as an Assistant Principal, Dean, Athletic Director, and School Chaplain and has taught 7th-12th grades. In addition to his role at BHCA, Lucas is the Director of Music Ministry & Administration at Christ Church in Carpinteria, a church he helped plant in 2021. Lucas holds a Graduate Certificate in Classical Christian Studies from New Saint Andrews College, an MLS in Ministry Management from Trinity Law School, and his BA in Philosophy and Religious Studies from Westmont College. He lives in Ventura with his lovely wife, Madelyn, and their two young children, Evangeline and Moses. He enjoys laughing with his wife and kids in his free time!