An advance (or retreat if you prefer) is an excellent opportunity for people to step away from their familiar day to day surroundings and enter into a deeper experience with God. The fellowship is rich. Those special times together in the evening around a campfire, or an impromptu sing-along, or a hike in the woods with friends or a spouse make these times very memorable. Dr. Porter seeks to bring a sense of personal intimacy with the Lord, and lifts the vision of participant's hearts on the things above.