Surge is an annual collegiate retreat that serves as a catalyst for spiritual growth and a support to discipleship in the local church. At Surge, we accomplish this through the preaching of God’s word, worship, small group discussions, and connecting students to authentic community. 

Dates

February 14-16th, 2025

Cost

First Time Student to Surge: $130

Early Bird Special (before Jan 1st): $130

After Jan 1st: $150

Location


Granite Hills Retreat and Conference Center

2025 Iron Springs Road

Prescott, AZ 86305



Speaker: Adam Groza

Adam received his bachelor's degree from Northern Arizona University and has taught philosophy related classes at a variety of institutions including California Baptist University, Tarleton State University, Scarborough College, and Korea Baptist Theological Seminary. Adam joined the Gateway family in June 2010 after serving on faculty and as director of admissions at Southwestern. He also currently serves as professor of philosophy of religion. Adam wrote Unraveling Philosophy (B&H Academic) with J.P. Moreland, Faith Wins: Overcoming a Crisis of Belief (New Hope Publishers, 2020) and has contributed to various books including Ministry in the New Marriage Culture (B&H, 2016) and Idealism and Christian Philosophy (Bloomsbury Academic, 2016), and his writings have been featured by online by Baptist Press, the ERLC, CBMW, and Preaching Source.

 

Adam has been married to Holly since 2000 and together they have four children: Cosette, Charlie , Christian, and Cate. Holly is from Burbank, California and enjoys being a stay-at-home mother and homeschooling her children. In their spare time, the Grozas enjoy hiking, going to the beach, and concerts.


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