WINDWARD
Bible Study Conference
September 12-19, 2026
Take a breath, set your sails, and embark on an immersive week in God’s Word!
Windward is an 8-day Bible Study Conference for adults of all ages to embrace Scripture in a way that brings fresh life and perspective to your faith journey. Guided by a Bible scholar, Windward offers a setting for in-depth study alongside rhythms of sabbath, worship, and intentional community, surrounded by the beauty of creation.
Windward is designed to be a discipleship experience for adults who desire to be equipped, empowered, and transformed through understanding and applying God’s Word.
Questions?
Email [email protected] or call 906.484.2294
The Mission of Windward
"Windward is all about engaging the heart and the mind in the knowledge and understanding of God's Word so that we might impact our world for His Kingdom."
-Dave Hopkins, Camp Director
"It’s a great event for life transitions, whether finishing school, starting ministry, or just switching gears. For the level of education we’re getting, like learning from Biblical scholars, combined with a bit of camp experience, it’s worth the cost; a high-value experience!”
-Christina
“The combination of teaching that stimulates the mind, worship that touches the heart, and fellowship that nourishes the soul has been life-changing, like a three-legged stool supporting your whole being."
-Gerald & Kathy
“As a pastor, you look for opportunities to be refreshed, to be renewed, to get out of the ‘same old, same old’. Windward has provided exactly that, a place to grow, both spiritually and intellectually. It’s a great opportunity to come before the Lord and let Him examine you as you examine His Word.”
-Clifford
Keynote Speaker - Garwood Anderson
Dr. Garwood P. Anderson is a professor and scholar whose academic career spans more than four decades. Following his service as Dean and President of Nashotah House Theological Seminary (2017–2024), he assumed a role as Distinguished Fellow in Biblical Studies at the Lumen Center. He previously served in campus ministry with InterVarsity Christian Fellowship for 18 years and taught at Asbury Theological Seminary and Nashotah House. In addition, he has served as a visiting professor at Bethel Theological Seminary, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, Reformed Theological Seminary, and West African Theological Seminary in Nigeria.
Dr. Anderson’s teaching and research focus on narrative approaches to the Gospels, the parables of Jesus, Pauline soteriology, and New Testament theology. He is the author of Paul’s New Perspective: A Soteriological Journey and a frequent contributor to scholarly publications.
CONFERENCE DETAILS
What does a typical day look like?
8 a.m. - Breakfast (Coffee Shop Open until 9:30)
9 a.m. - Personal Time with God
10 a.m. - Main Session with Garwood Anderson
11:30 a.m. - Seminar Tracks - Exploring Bible Study Methods
12:30 p.m. - Lunch
1:30 p.m. - Personal Study Time
2:30 p.m. - Free Time (Coffee Shop and Boating Activities Open)
4:00 p.m. - Optional Elective Seminars - Exploring God's Character in Creation
5:30 p.m. - Dinner
6:45 p.m. - Small Group Discussions
Sun and Fri - Morning and Afternoon Silent Retreats for Reflection
Housing and Program Fees
Windward will be held at Old Mill Point, along the pristine shores of Lake Huron
WILLOUGHBY LODGE ROOM or POINT CABIN - Private Guest Room - Queen bed with bunks. Nearby community bath / private showers.
- Single Occupancy* - $1,275/person
- Double Occupancy** - $875/person
CABIN GUEST ROOM - Private Guest Room w/bathroom - Queen bed with a bunk. shared kitchenette and leisure area.
- Single Occupancy* - $1,540/person
- Double Occupancy** - $1,060/person
FAMILY CABIN - Private Cabin w/bathroom - Queen bed with bunk, kitchen, leisure area with fireplace or wood stove.
- Single Occupancy* - $1,855/person
- Double Occupancy** - $1,275/person
OFFSITE LODGING - Includes only meals and program.
- $640/Person
Deposit - $100/person with registration
Are you a student? Contact registration about student rates! - [email protected]
*Single Occupancy - During the registration process, you will have the option in the "Shared Housing Option" section to indicate if you are willing to share your housing with a roommate of the same gender. If we can pair you up, we will adjust both registrants' pricing to reflect the Double Occupancy rate.
**Double Occupancy - Please indicate in the "Roommate Request" section the name of the person you share your room with.
Directions to Camp and Transportation
Cedar Bay is located on the Eastern side of the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, 30 miles east of the Mackinac Bridge in the Les Cheneaux Islands area.
Due to the uniqueness of having two different sides of camp, we have two different driveways. Each is marked with a well-lit sign. Old Mill Point is located at 1128 S Cedar Campus Rd, Cedarville, MI 49719. The entrance to Mariners Cove is located one mile east along M-134. Windward will be held on the Old Mill Point side.
If you want to fly rather than drive, Chippewa County International Airport is just 40 minutes away. Let us know with your registration, and we’ll be happy to shuttle you to and from camp!
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to call us! 906.484.2294
