| Dates | Speakers | Worship Leader | Availability | |||
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| October 26-29, 2026 | October 26-29, 2026 |
Speaker:
Crawford Loritts
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Worship Leader:
TBA
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Availability: Registering Soon
Availability: Open
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Registering Soon
Open
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Crawford was ordained to the ministry in March 1972. He and his wife, Karen, married on May 22, 1971.
He and his wife Karen have been featured speakers at Family Life marriage conferences. Crawford has written 9 books including the newly released book with Karen, Your Marriage Today … and Tomorrow.
Crawford has several degrees, serves on several boards and is the host of two national radio programs, the weekend program Living a Legacy, and the daily program Legacy Moments.
They have 4 children and 11 grandchildren.
Presently, Crawford serves as Senior Pastor at Fellowship Bible Church in Roswell, GA.
Per Person
| Triple Occupancy* | Double Occupancy* | Single Occupancy | |
| Economy | N/A | $399 | $479 |
| Standard | N/A | $469 | $569 |
| Deluxe | $549 | $699 | $839 |
| Program & Meals only: TBA | |||
*Please note, Mount Hermon does not assign roommates for this event. If you register for a multiple occupancy room, please list your roommate(s) when you register.
Choose one of four Major Tracks to spend your week in. Each morning you will have two hours in your Major Track, for a total of six hours of in-depth learning and training on your chosen subject.
Did you know there are smart and powerful ways to increase the impact of your giving – often while benefiting your family, too? By understanding the available options, you can multiply the end results of your generosity in ways that are simple, flexible, cost-effective and powerful. During this session, Barnabas Foundation will cover gifts that reduce taxes, gifts that pay income, and gifts from your will or trust.
With 19 years of law practice, Travis Morrow brings significant experience in estate planning to our ministry. Travis works out of Barnabas Foundation’s office in Solvang, California. He is a member of the estate planning section of the Santa Barbara County Bar Association and the estates and trusts section of the San Luis Obispo County Bar Association.
Travis is a veteran of both the Coast Guard and Air Force, where he served as a judge advocate general, and continues to serve as a reserve officer in the Air National Guard. He holds a juris doctorate from Cornell Law School and a bachelor’s degree from California Polytechnic, San Luis Obispo.
Have you wondered WHY your cholesterol is high, your blood sugar may be on the rise, you have more aches and pains or fatigue and your get up and go seems to be dwindling? Or maybe you have a more complex medical illness that has left you wondering how this ever happened to you? A question to ask yourself is “what is causing that” rather than “what do I take for that?”
The WHYS of ill health may seem simple but in our complex world they are becoming more complicated and challenging. In this three-session workshop Susan will unwind the history of ill health, give concrete information for how to rebuild or fortify your health for the future, and show you how being the healthiest version of yourself will empower and enable you to leave a legacy for your loved ones.
In this Major Track you will:
Susan is fiercely passionate about helping people be the healthy and thriving individuals God created them to be. She has a B.S. in Nutrition and Clinical Dietetics from UC Berkeley, as well as a M.S. in Exercise Physiology and Sports Medicine. She is also a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist. Her years of education and private practice where she coaches people on nutrition and healthy living make Susan a highly-sought-after speaker and presenter, and we are blessed to have her join us for the Creating a Legacy Conference.
Most people don’t think much about the final third of life until they’re in it. And yet, biblically and practically, these years may hold our greatest Kingdom potential.
In long-distance racing, when the lead runner begins his final lap, the starter fires a second shot. It’s called the gun lap; the moment when everything that’s happened so far matters, but what you do next matters most. It’s the runner’s opportunity to run with wisdom, with intention, and with nothing left in the tank.
In this three-session journey, Gary will help you step into your gun lap with clarity, courage, and a fresh sense of calling. Whether you’re squarely in your last third or you’re younger and wise enough to prepare for it now, you will learn:
Gun Lap is for men and women who refuse to drift toward the finish line. It’s for those who want to live the rest of their lives awake, grateful, and fully surrendered to Jesus.
Gary is the Executive Director of Transforming the Bay with Christ, a movement to connect churches and ignite revival in the Bay Area. Prior to this role he served as the senior pastor at Peninsula Covenant Church. He is passionate about investing in pastors and lay leaders who are building the next generation of Christ-followers and church leaders.
A part of leaving a legacy is telling people your story. It may be the most important part. We learn not only how to tell a story, but how to tell your story. You may want to tell your story in writing, or on video, or on audio, or in a scrapbook, or whatever. Every good story has a beginning, a middle and an end. So come join us and we’ll discover together how to turn memories into legacy.
In this Major Track, you will:
Bill is an award winning story-teller with decades of experience speaking for camps, corporations, professional sports teams, and more. Bill has written and ghost written over 60 books, and is passionate about helping others learn to share their stories.
We prioritize quality teaching and enough free time for fun!
| When | What |
|---|---|
| 4:00 PM | Registration Begins |
| 5:30 PM | Buffet Dinner |
| 7:00 PM | General Session |
| 8:15 PM | Meet the Major Track Leaders |
| When | What |
|---|---|
| 7:30 AM | Morning Devotions with Craig |
| 8:00 AM | Breakfast |
| 9:00 AM | General Session |
| 9:45 AM | Major Tracks Begin |
| 12:30 PM | Lunch |
| 1:30 PM | Seminars |
| 3:00–6:00 PM | Free Time & Recreation |
| 5:30 PM | Dinner |
| 7:00 PM | General Session |
| 8:30 PM | Late Night Activity |
| When | What |
|---|---|
| 7:30 AM | Morning Devotions with Craig |
| 8:00 AM | Breakfast |
| 9:00 AM | General Session |
| 9:45 AM | Major Tracks Begin |
| 12:30 PM | Lunch |
| 1:30 PM | Seminars |
| 3:00–6:00 PM | Free Time & Recreation |
| 5:30 PM | Dinner |
| 7:00 PM | General Session |
| 8:30 PM | Late Night Activity |
| When | What |
|---|---|
| 7:30 AM | Morning Devotions with Craig |
| 8:00 AM | Breakfast |
| 9:00 AM | General Session |
| 9:45 PM | Major Tracks |
| 12:30 PM | Lunch |
| 1:30 PM | Closing Session |
| 3:00 PM | Check Out |
*Actual schedule may vary. You will recieve a finalized schedule upon arrival.
Bill Butterworth is an award-winning speaker and author with nearly 40 titles to his name. Bill’s extraordinary ability to blend humor, storytelling, wisdom and practicality has resonated with a wide range of audiences across the globe. Beyond speaking, Bill has authored over three-dozen books as a writer and a ghostwriter. His latest contribution is a book entitled Everyday Influence. Other authored titles include such classics as Balancing Work and Life, Building Successful Teams, The Short List, and The Promise of the Second Wind. Before his speaking and writing career took shape, Bill taught at the college level for thirteen years and was a counselor for six years.
René Schlaepfer is the senior pastor of Twin Lakes Church in Aptos, California is the author of five books: "Jesus Journey"; "God Is"; "Grace Immersion"; "Hope Experience"; and "Thrill Ride: Thriving Through Life's Ups and Downs". He lives in the beautiful beach town of Santa Cruz with his wife Laurie. Born in San Jose, California to Swiss immigrant parents, Rene grew up with dual citizenship and briefly lived in Switzerland before settling on the West Coast. There he worked for many years in broadcasting, primarily as an air personality on contemporary music radio stations. While in broadcasting, Rene earned a BA in Radio/TV/Film from San Jose State and an MA Theology from Western Seminary. Since then, he has served as a pastor in San Diego, South Lake Tahoe, and Santa Cruz. Rene and Laurie have three children they adore: Jonathan, Elisabeth, and David. Beside their love of church ministry, Rene and Laurie also advocate together for their favorite causes: local food banks and an orphanage in India. Rene has been a speaker for JEMS Mount Hermon many times and is popular among the JEMS families.tlc.org
Chris Chanco Harrell has been a friend of Mount Hermon for over a decade leading worship at Family Camps and retreats. She is currently the Worship Arts Director at La Jolla Christian Fellowship in La Jolla, California. LJCF is a mulit-generational, multi-ethnic church that has been around for over 90 years, making it one of the oldest churches in the area. Chris and her sons Isaac and Joshua live in Oceanside.
Dave is the Director of Adult Ministries here at Mount Hermon. Dave was a full-time pastor overseeing worship and men’s ministries for 17 years. He is also a resident musician at Mount Hermon.
Special Music
Buddy Greene has been bringing his guitar, harmonica, creative music, and humor to Mount Hermon for years. Composer of "Mary, Did You Know?" Assisted with the versatility of sidekick Jeff Taylor.
Special Music
David Talbott has been playing piano for over 50 years and continues to do concerts and workshops both in the San Francisco Bay Area and nationally. He and his wife Carla live in Mount Hermon.
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