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Jul 11-13, 2025
In the ozark mountains

    What is it

    The 835 Weekend is an intentionally planned, invite-only getaway, hosted by the Europe region of Assemblies of God World Missions, for young adults to explore how their unique giftings could fit in the diverse context of missions in Europe.There's no registration fee for the weekend! We simply want to host you and get to know you.

    " For whoever wants to save their life will lose it,
    but whoever loses their life for me and for the gospel will save it. "
    Mark 8:35

    The weekend gets its name from the verse above. Culture tells us that traveling around Europe is a way to "find yourself," to discover your identity and purpose, but Jesus calls us to lose ourselves for Him and His Gospel. We are searching for men and women who know their identity in Christ, who desire to live with great purpose and who are willing to lose themselves following Jesus to the places where people don't yet know Him.


    Get Away to the Ozarks

    The lodge is nestled in the Ozark Mountains in Missouri and overlooks Table Rock Lake—a perfect spot to unplug and spend time with the Lord.

    Meals with Missionaries

    We want to know you, and we want you to know us too. Gather with missionaries and leaders within AG World Missions to hear what it's like to be on the mission field and ask questions about the path to get there.

    Discovery Sessions

    As you spend time in community and with God this weekend, we want to provide opportunities for you to explore your unique skills and giftings and learn how they fit the many needs in Europe.

    Meaningful Moments

    Take a walk by the lake with a missionary mentor, spend time on the porch enjoying the view and swapping life stories, soak in moments of quiet reflection or intimate worship listening to what the Holy Spirit might want to speak to your heart.

    If you're a leader and know some potential gospel pioneers who'd be interested in this weekend, we'd love to hear about them!

    Your hosts

    Mark + Dalene Good

    Western Europe Area Directors
    with a focus on Training and Mentoring

    Have a question?
    Don't hesitate to shoot us a note.


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    Travel Details

    Our destination is Gatlinburg, Tennessee! We ask that you plan and pay for your own transportation to the area, and the rest of the weekend is on us. If you have financial limitations in covering the cost of travel, please send us a note. In certain circumstances, we may be able to help.

    Check-In: 4-6pm on Friday, January 21st
    Check-Out: 1-2pm on Sunday, January 23rd

    Suggested methods of travel :

    • By Plane : McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS)

    • By Bus : Greyhound Station in Knoxville (100 E Magnolia Ave, Knoxville, TN 37917)

    • By Car : We'll provide you with the exact address after registration

    We will provide a free shuttle service from Knoxville, whether you make it to the airport, bus station, or somewhere else in town!If you need to be picked up in Knoxville, please remember to share your travel details with us so we know when and where to pick you up! If you have any other questions or concerns about travel, please send us a note! We're happy to try to help you sort things out.

    Weekend Schedule

    Friday 
    4 - 5:30 pmCheck-In
    5:30 pmWelcome Gathering
    6:00 pmMeal With A Missionary
    7:30 pmFrom Graduation To Gatlinburg: Stories To Be Known By
    9:30 pmEuropean Film Festival
    Saturday 
    8:00 amMuffins, Music & Musing
    9:00 amMaking Sense Of The Missions Journey
    10:15 amCoffee/Tea Break
    10:45 amFinding My Fit: Calling, Vocation & Assignment
    12:00 pmEurope Cultural Lunch Challenge
    1:30 pmMentoring Moments
    4:00 pmKuchen & Conversation
    4:30pmFree Time
    6:30 pmMentor Match-Up Meal
    8:00 pmAn Evening To Lose Yourself
    10:00 pmSmall Group Mash-Up
    Sunday 
    8:00 amMorning Grub
    9:00 amNext Steps & Next Stops
    10:30 amCommissioning Prayer
    11:00 amPack Up
    12:00 pmDestination Lunch

    Your hosts

    Mark + Dalene Good

    • Pioneered university ministry and church planting in Bangladesh for 14 years

    • Church planters in France since 2010

    • Have one daughter who lives in the States

    • Mark loves to write and perform slam poetry and is a huge SF Giants fan

    • Dalene is an amazing pastry chef and likes to restore old furniture

    Paul + Angie Trementozzi

    • Planted a church in Tarragona, Spain

    • Have three grown boys and a dog named named Pace (Italian for "peace")

    • Paul is excellent at the piano, has a Masters in conflict management and loves New England sports teams

    • Angie is a Barcelona soccer fanatic, became a new grandma and recently became an Italian citizen

    Kirk + Amy Priest

    • Planted a Students for Christ and a church in Berlin

    • Revitalized a now-thriving church in Heidelberg, Germany

    • Have three kids (junior high, high school and college)

    • Kirk is a huge LSU fan and loves old-school 80s Christian music

    • Amy regularly performs at the Heart & Soul Cafe they founded in Heidelberg and is a Central Michigan XA alumni

    Shawn + Deb Galyen

    • Former XA directors at Georgetown University

    • Church planters and university ministry pioneers in Granada, Spain

    • Key strategists for AGWM Europe

    • Have 3 kids in university

    • Shawn is one of the funniest people you will ever meet and hails from St. Louis

    • Deborah is pursuing her PhD and is a former MK to Belgium

    Kennon + Amanda Briggs

    • Former XA staff at Sam Houston State XA

    • They have three of the cutest young kids ever

    • Served as Missionary Associates to Thessaloniki, Greece

    • Now pastor an intercultural church in Athens

    John + Gayle Butrin

    • Served for 12 years at Matthew’s Table in Berlin, a ministry of evangelism through hospitality

    • Offered a menu of delicious meals seasoned by the conviviality of the Holy Spirit and always a generous helping of the Bread of Life

    • He cooks; she does the dishes; together they lead table conversations toward Jesus

    • Served in Assemblies of God ministry for more than 50 years as staff pastor, lead pastor and district leader

    • They have three children and six extremely intelligent grandkids

    Blake + Ashley Fleck

    • Served as Missionary Associates in Grenoble, France among university students

    • Now Stateside Blake is a worship and evangelism pastor in the local church and Ashley is the web and media developer for the Europe region of AGWM

    • They met through XA at UVA where Ashley studied Computer Science and Blake studied International Relations

    • They are avid coffee drinkers and foodies, forever on the hunt for a pastry in America that can compare to a French croissant