The  National Pastors' Orientation (NPO) 

You are cordially invited to attend the National Pastors’ Orientation (NPO), held March 24-26, 2025 at the Island Palms Hotel and Marina in beautiful San Diego, California.

This event, sponsored by the USMB Board of Faith and Life, is for lead pastors or staff pastors new to the pastorate or new to the USMB family, or if you are a pastoral staff member who has never attended. Spouses are also strongly encouraged to attend.

At the NPO, you can:

• make new friends
• meet MB leaders
• learn about all things MB
• eat good food
• see the ocean
• enjoy beautiful scenery and weather
• rest and relax

We will send out more details later, but here is some preliminary information.

The event starts with breakfast on Monday, so plan to arrive on Sunday, March 24th. NPO concludes Wednesday after lunch. There is no childcare provided.

The registration fee will be $450 per person and covers hotel accommodations and all meals and activities. You will need to pay for your travel expenses to San Diego, but transportation in San Diego will be provided.

The NPO offers an excellent opportunity for you to learn about MB family history, theology and the many resources available to you. This time spent with leaders and other pastors in our national and district families will provide encouragement and networking opportunities for you, as well as an opportunity to be renewed, refreshed and have a little fun.

Mark your calendar and plan to join us in San Diego in March!

If you have questions, contact J.L. Martin.