zion canyon

2023 Summer retreat

No better way to escape the summer heat than to hike through the Narrows at Zion Canyon. At Zion Canyon, we challenged one of the most dangerous hikes in America, we drifted through the canyons, and learned what it meant to live as a community in Christ. 

SANTA CATALINA ISLAND

2022 fall retreat

Nothing says CSUN GSF Fall Retreat like the Catalina Islands! Here we swam with the fishes, slept underneath the stars, and sang around the campfire. On this retreat, our members learned that love should be the greatest aim in life!

GLACIER National Park

2022 Summer Retreat

Our longest and most ambitious retreat. Nearly a week and a half long, traveling through 6 different states, all to enjoy the beautiful glaciers in Montana. Through this journey we learned about different aspects of God's grace, and how difficult it can be to accept and apply.

SEQUOIA

2022 Spring retreat

What does it mean to be a Christian? What does it mean to commit to Christ? Amongst the giant trees of Sequoia National Park, our members learned to tackle questions that are larger than life. 

maui, hawaii

2021 summer retreat

Snorkeling with the sea turtles, hiking in the Garden of Eden, and wading in the calm warm waves of Maui, our members learned the beauty of cultivating a deeper relationship with Jesus who is our Bread of Life.

SAN FRANCISCO

2021 sUMMER RETREAT

The Golden City of California: San Francisco and of course, one of the most delicious chocolate factories: The Ghirardelli Chocolate Factory. In the midst of the pandemic, our members experienced revival of our fellowship with each other and most importantly, Jesus Our Bread of Life.

yOSEMITE
2019 wINTER rETREAT

The iconic Yosemite National Park: A winter wonderland forest in sunny California. Amidst the beauty of God's breathtaking artwork, our members learned the key to transformation and working together as a community.

Monterey
​2019 Fall Retreat

Veteran's day weekend was the perfect time to take a much needed break from school, work, and the worries of life. On this retreat, our students studied the importance of physical and spiritual health. 

​ALASKA
​2019 SUMMER RETREAT

New experience. New journey. New environment. Same mission. In Alaska, our leaders were greatly influenced and encouraged to be the light and salt in the lives of college students through the Word of God.

sequoia
​2019 spring retreat

Early in this year, we were strengthened by the Book of Romans Chapter 7 written by Apostle Paul. While treading and shuffling through the Sequoia mountain snow, we learned that we all desperately need our Savior and Lord Jesus Christ. We learned that He is the only one who can save and make us new, and clean and white as snow.

san diego
​2018 Fall retreat

A refreshing retreat at the beautiful beaches of San Diego. Good weather, good company, and great bible studies! Our leaders learned to hold onto the word of God deep into their hearts.

canyons
​2018 summer Retreat

This summer we studied in depth lessons on "Biblical Thinking" for different aspects of our lives. We stopped by Las Vegas and then went on a canyon adventure! Zion Canyon, Bryce Canyon, Antelope Canyon, and the Grand Canyon. 

Sequoia
​2018 Spring Retreat

Dense fogs, heavy downpours, and crispy snowfalls, our 2018 Sequoia Retreat Team endured it all. Trekking amongst the world's biggest trees, our young leaders learned about perseverance  in the word of God. 

Lake Tahoe
​2017 Winter Retreat

Talk about putting God's word into action! It takes faith to live for God and to also apply it in every area of our lives. This winter we practiced being adventurous by faith! 

Yosemite
2017 Summer Retreat

We spent one week in beautiful Yosemite Valley! Along with experiencing God's amazing creation, we did Bible study through the powerful "Word campaign". 

Sequoia
​2017 Spring retreat

With winter still lingering in spring, we had a spring break getaway trip at Sequoia National Park! 

East Coast
​2016 Winter retreat

This winter we traveled to the east coast and did some sight seeing in New York, Harvard University and much more!

Pyramid lake
2016 Labor Day 

Labor Day weekend we spent the day at Pyramid Lake soaking in the sun. Boating, jet-skiing, tubing and laughing were all part of our adventure! But we still have Labor Day Monday and you're still invited!

Zion & Bryce Canyon 
2016 Summer retreat

Our 2016 Summer Retreat was held at Zion Canyon, Utah! We listened to the Word of God by morning and saw the works of His hands by afternoon.  

south korea
​2015 SuMMER conference

In the summer of 2015, our members went to South Korea to testify the work of God in their lives.