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Christian Conference Center Contact Information

Physical Address: 5064 Lincoln St, Newton, IA 50208

Office Phone: 641-792-1266

Are you interested in touring our facility, booking your event, or other rental information?

Email Crystal Harvey, Reservations Director:

Do you have questions about our summer camp ministry?

Email Tiff Williams, Summer Camp Director:

Welcome Center The Christian Conference Center welcomes varieties of groups every year; camps, retreats, reunions, weddings, receptions, family dinners, parties, conferences, quilting groups, large and small - all are welcome on this - what we call Holy Ground.	Summer Camps! Our primary focus is our Summer Camp Program, it is the reason this Conference Center was created and the main reason it exists in such beautiful condition.	Indoor & Outdoor Weddings A beautiful place to get married while listening to the sounds of nature all around. Our Outdoor Chapel Area will sit between 200-300 guests.
Hiking Trails "Let no child be left inside" - Take a hike down several beautiful woodland trails, some simple some more difficult, short or long. Enjoy the journey in nature.	Receptions & Banquets The Great Hall is available for receptions, brunches, rehearsal dinners and bridal showers. It can be seat up for 225 guests, depending on the table/chair set up. The Fireside Hall is also available and will seat approximately 175 guests. This room has tile floor which works great as a dance floor.	Retreats Enjoy the peace, nature, and retreat at the Christian Conference Center. Bring a Quilting Retreat, Scrapbooking friends or a church group for a week or weekend get-a-way. Our on staff chef can serve you delicious meals to your request.
New Pool A new pool, splash park, and new cabins are currently being built at the Christian Conference Center! Come schedule a tour today!	Family Reunions Schedule a family reunion for a day or week! Enjoy our new pool, mini golf, many acres of walking trails and play area. The Christian Conference Center is located 40 minutes from great shopping in Des Moines or 4 minutes from the Iowa Speedway.	Chi Rho The Rustic area (now known as Chi Rho Country) was built up in a way to provide an exciting adventure for 11-14 year-old youth during our camp season.
Mission Bring a mission group out to the Christian Conference Center to work on our new buildings. Help make a change for future campers as Disciples Together!	Catering A wide variety of choices are available for your special day, retreat or family reunion! If you are interested in a full buffet meal or just appetizers, we can cater for you!

Hiking Trails

"Let no child be left inside" - Take a hike down several beautiful woodland trails, some simple some more difficult, short or long. Enjoy the journey in nature.