Located in the heart of Birmingham, Samford University offers the best of both worlds—an updated, walkable campus with top-notch amenities and easy access to the city’s vibrant attractions. With its blend of natural beauty and urban convenience, Samford is the ideal setting for a week of fun, connection, and lasting memories. Your group will enjoy great food, dorm life, and plenty of space to hang out.
Landon Dowden is the Lead Pastor of Hebron Baptist Church in Dacula, GA. He is originally from Louisiana where he graduated from Louisiana State University with a degree in Management. He also earned a Master of Divinity, a Master of Theology, and a Doctor of Philosophy from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. He has been married to his wife, Tara, for over 20 years and they have four beautiful children, Arabella, Adalaide, Adoniram, and Alastair.
Read MoreLandon has been a Lead Pastor for over 19 years and has led student camps for many national student organizations for the past 28 years. He currently serves as an adjunct professor for Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary and New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary working in the Doctor of Ministry program in the field of preaching. He has published two commentaries in the Christ-Centered Commentary Exposition Series which are Exalting Jesus in Ezekiel and Exalting Jesus in Esther. His next volume, Exalting Jesus in Deuteronomy, will be published next year. Landon’s conviction regarding preaching is that nothing is better for God’s people than God’s word which leads him to preach expositionally through books of the Bible. His prayer is that in making the Word of God fully known that the Spirit will make the people of God fully mature. Landon has held numerous denominational roles at both the associational and state levels, as well as, serving on 14 international mission trips.
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STS Worship is a collective team of pastors, musicians, worship leaders, and songwriters who serve the local church every week in Birmingham, AL. It launched in the fall of 2020 as a ministry partner of Strength to Stand to lead dynamic and powerful worship experiences for their events and others. Their heartbeat is to lead people to Jesus.
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Read LessLocated in the heart of Birmingham, Samford University offers the best of both worlds—an updated, walkable campus with top-notch amenities and easy access to the city’s vibrant attractions. With its blend of natural beauty and urban convenience, Samford is the ideal setting for a week of fun, connection, and lasting memories. Your group will enjoy great food, dorm life, and plenty of space to hang out.
Enjoy meals at Samford’s recently renovated dining hall, affectionately known as “The Caf.” With a variety of rotating options and a comfortable, all-you-care-to-eat setup, it’s easy for everyone to find something they like. Vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free choices are available, and the staff works to accommodate a range of dietary needs.
Residence halls offer a mix of traditional and suite-style accommodations. Rooms are typically double occupancy, furnished with extra-long twin beds, desks, and dressers. Some halls feature community bathrooms, while others offer shared bathrooms within suites.
During free time, students will have access to a variety of recreational spaces on campus—like indoor basketball courts, open areas to hang out, and facilities designed for fun and connection. Whether it’s shooting hoops, relaxing with friends, or enjoying some downtime, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.