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.
Ryan McDermott has served the local church as a full-time Youth Pastor since the age of 19. His life’s mission is to “love my wife well, be my kids’ hero, lead thousands to Jesus, and help students be brave enough to believe they can change the world.”
Read MoreHe holds an undergraduate degree in Christian Leadership and Youth Ministry from Palm Beach Atlantic University and a Masters degree in Ministerial Leadership from Southeastern University. Ryan Currently serves as the Director of Students and Young Adults at Christ Fellowship Church, where He has been on staff since May of 2010. He and his wife Christine live in south Florida with their two wonderful kids, Declan and Kinley.
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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.