The cohort's signature weekend at the St. Stephen Christian Retreat Center in Titusville, Florida.
Oct 9–11, 2026
St. Stephen Retreat Center
Titusville, FL
Business casual
Each year, the LEAD cohort gathers for a three-day conference that anchors the academic year. It is the only required in-person component of the program — and for most students, the most formative.
Lectures are interactive and engaging. Facilitators may invite participants into activities and discussion at any point in the weekend, so come ready to collaborate.
Between sessions, students share meals, prayer, and conversation with faculty and peers — the relationships built here often outlast the program itself.
The full schedule is sent to registered students two weeks before the conference. Times below are subject to change.
Receive your conference materials and settle into your room.
Welcome from Fr. Tadros and the program founders.
Framing the curriculum, expectations, and the rhythm of the year ahead.
Open time on the retreat grounds.
Morning prayer in the chapel followed by breakfast.
Core teaching, with discussion in small groups throughout.
Shared meal in the dining hall.
Working through real scenarios from students' workplaces and ministries.
Walk the grounds, rest, or join an informal discussion.
Faculty panel and Q&A.
Open to all attendees in the retreat center chapel.
Synthesis, commitments, and what to carry into the year ahead.
Final meal together before checkout.
A private retreat property on the Florida space coast with private lodging rooms overlooking the Indian River. The center provides on-site lodging, all meals, a main conference room, and a chapel.
The conference room is centrally air-conditioned, so a light cardigan or sweater is recommended for sessions.
4951 S Washington Ave
Titusville, FL 32780
On-site, included
All meals included
Self-arranged
Lectures are interactive. Facilitators may invite participants into activities or discussion throughout the weekend.
Phones and laptops are silenced during sessions. You'll have time at meals and in the evening to catch up.
Sessions are open only to registered participants of the program — no observers or guests.
Dress is business casual for sessions. Comfortable layers recommended for the air-conditioned conference room.
Students arrange and cover their own travel to and from Titusville. Lodging and meals at the retreat are included.
A notebook is provided at check-in. Some of the most useful work happens in the margins — bring a favorite pen.
Yes. The October weekend is the only required in-person component of the program, and it anchors the academic year. Students who cannot attend should reach out to the program office before registering.
No, students must arrange and cover their own travel to and from Titusville. Lodging at the retreat center and all meals during the weekend are included in the registration fee.
Orlando International Airport (MCO) is approximately 45 minutes from the retreat center. Melbourne (MLB) is closer but offers fewer flights. Most students fly into Orlando and rent a car or rideshare.
Sessions are open only to registered participants. Family members are welcome to accompany registrants to the retreat center but cannot attend the conference programming. Meals for guests and family members are billed separately from the registration fee. Childcare will not be provided at the retreat center.
The dress code for the annual conference is business casual attire. Feel free to pack a light cardigan or sweater in case the meeting room is cooler.
Yes. The retreat center has a small chapel on the first floor and a church on the second floor. The program's agenda includes times for morning prayer, Vespers, and Divine Liturgy during the conference weekend.
Registration for the 2026 LEAD Program is open. Register today and secure your place at the October annual conference.
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