Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate
1500 Masters Boulevard,
ChampionsGate, FL 33896 US
Our NCS 2025 Speakers
These men were selected to provide you with the knowledge, inspiration, and vision to think in new ways in an ever-changing world. “Develop new wineskins,” if you will. Yet, these speakers will draw from the same historical, Biblical principles that are the cornerstone of New Canaan Society. They are cut from the “same vine.” Finally, these speakers will encourage you and “fill your cup.”
Dr. Curt Thompson
Psychiatrist and best-selling author
Santiago “Jimmy’ Mellado
CEO, Compassion International
Dr. Brian McCormick
Executive Director, Breakaway and Chaplain, Texas A&M football
Scott Beck
CEO & Co-Founder, Gloo
Ed Kobel
COO, DeBartollo Development
Bradley Rapier
Founder, GrooveTheory and Emmy Nominee
Josh Block
President, Block Imaging
Edmund C. Moy
38th Director of U.S. Mint
Dr. Tim Hogan
Psychologist and Author
Tom McGehee
Halftime
Dan Bruder
Founder, Blendification
Dr. Clarence Shuler
President, Building Lasting Relationships
Yeathus Johnson
Senior Director, Consentia Group
Paul Michalski
Founder, Integrous
Lance Cibik
Speaker and Performance Coach
Dr. Chip Roper
VOCA Center, Founder and President
Eric Lewis
“The Weekly Option”
David Rush
“The Rush Hour”
Mason Rutledge
President, New Canaan Society
and
Mike “Ash” Ashburn
Schedule Highlights*
*Schedule subject to change.
Thursday, February 27 (OPTIONAL)
Afternoon
Golf (OPTIONAL)
Come in early and play with our own arrangements.
Friday, February 28
1 p.m.
Retreat Check-in Opens
ARRIVE EARLY. For those from the West Coast, you may need to fly red eye or fly in on Thursday.
1 p.m.
NCS Store Opens
Supplies are limited so hit the NCS Store early.
2 p.m.
Prayer Room Opens
3:30 p.m.
Opening Session
Welcome to the 2025 National Retreat! We will begin with Worship, an address from NCS President Mason Rutledge and Dr. Curt Thompson.
5 p.m.
Reception
Join the brothers for libations and refreshments in the Promenade.
6 p.m.
Dinner and Fellowship
A little foretaste of heaven…let’s enjoy a feast together.
7 p.m.
Worship & Speaker
Worship and our intro to Dr. Brian McCormack.
9:30 p.m.
Fellowship
A true highlight of a NCS Retreat – the evening fellowship. We will also have the famous Omni Crane Adventure mini-golf to ourselves.
Saturday, March 1
6:30 a.m.-7:00 a.m.
Friends of Bill W
Join us for a Friends of Bill W (AA, SA, NA) meeting.
7:00 a.m.
Breakfast
Every meal is provided… including breakfast.
8 a.m.
Worship (Optional)
Start your day in worship and scripture.
8:30 a.m.
General Session I
We are starting our morning strong with a trio of strong speakers and a time to process with our brothers.
10:00 a.m.
Break
Join us in the Osceola Promenade for refreshments
10:30 a.m.
General Session II
This session will include our second session with Dr. Curt Thompson and a panel discussion with CEO’s.
12:30 p.m.
Regional Lunches
Grab lunch with your region.
1:30 p.m.
Seminars 1
Join us for a selection of 45-minute breakout sessions.
2:30 p.m.
Seminars 2
A second selection of 45-minute breakout sessions.
3:15 p.m.
Break & Down-time
Enjoy the Omni Orlando Resort. See you in the Lazy River.
5:45 p.m.
Worship & Speaker
Time in worship and our second session with Dr. McCormack.
7:00 p.m.
Dinner on the Lawn
Join us on the lawn for an incredible dinner and experience.
8:30 p.m.
Late Night with NCS
Fellowship, comedy, music and…
10:00 p.m.
Fellowship
Join us for the last evening… the good times continue.
Sunday, March 2
6:30 a.m.-7:00 a.m.
Friends of Bill W
IYKYK. You are welcome to join.
7:00 a.m.
Refreshments
Grab morning snacks. Something light. We have brunch later.
8 a.m.
Worship (Optional)
Join us again in starting our day with worship/scripture.
8:30 a.m.
General Session III
Key speaker and process at the tables all the we have heard.
7:15 a.m.
Morning Devotions (Optional)
Join us for morning devotions and fellowship in Celebration.
9:45 a.m.
Brunch with the Brothers
When in Florida, you brunch! Especially on a Sunday!
10:45 a.m.
Worship & Speaker
12:15 p.m.
National Retreat Closes
While we officially close, there is more. Stay for optional seminars.
12:15 p.m.
Boxed Lunch
Grab your boxed lunch and find a spot to connect with friends.
12:45 p.m.
Special Prayer Meeting (Optional)
Good stuff will happened in the lives of men during the Retreat. During this time we will pray for those men and traveling mercies.
1 p.m-1:45 p.m.
Bonus Session (Optional)
Join us in Harmony A for a bonus session before you head out!
2 p.m-2:45 p.m.
Bonus Session (Optional)
Join us in Harmony B for a bonus session before you head out!
Afternoon
Golf (Optional)
Play one of two courses. Two of the best golf courses in Orlando.