Led by Mark Gregston, Founder of Heartlight Ministries & Host of Parenting Today’s Teens

Join Mark Gregston and the Heartlight staff for a 3-day retreat on the beautiful Heartlight Ministries campus, tucked away behind the pine curtain of East Texas. This immersive retreat is designed to encourage, equip, and strengthen parents and grandparents who are navigating the often challenging teen and pre-teen years.

With more than 50 years of experience working with teens and families, Mark brings practical wisdom, honest insight, and real-life tools that have helped thousands of parents better understand and connect with their adolescents. As the founder of Heartlight’s residential counseling center, which has served more than 3,600 struggling teens and their families, Mark understands the pressures families face and offers guidance that is both compassionate and deeply practical.

Whether you are preparing for the teenage years, currently walking through difficult seasons with your teen, or hoping to build stronger relationships with your grandchildren, this retreat will provide meaningful encouragement, helpful strategies, and renewed hope. Surrounded by the peaceful setting of the Heartlight campus, you’ll have the opportunity to step away from the busyness of everyday life, connect with others facing similar challenges, and gain tools that can help bring health and restoration to your family.