Awaken 2025

You are cordially invited to join East-West at a special, intimate gathering in Key Largo, Florida on March 27-30, 2025 (Thursday-Sunday).

Our time will be filled with stories from the mission field and encouraging devotionals from East-West leadership and frontline missionaries.

Dates: March 27-30, 2025
Location: Ocean Reef Club, Key Largo, Florida
Address: 201 Ocean Reef Drive, Key Largo, FL 33037
Dress Code: Club Casual
Read more about the attire guidelines for the Ocean Reef Club.

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Registration

Check-in time at Ocean Reef Club is 4 p.m. Rooms may be ready earlier, but are not guaranteed. East-West has secured a rate of $529 per room per night (plus taxes and resort fees) that you will be able to pay upon arrival to the club.  

Please note that check-in for Awaken is in addition to your check-in at the resort. Please check in at our registration table located in Carysfort Foyer anytime between 4-6 p.m. Our first official gathering will be held in the Carysfort Ballroom on Thursday at 6:30 p.m.

Schedule

THURSDAY • MARCH 27

4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Awaken registration, come and go

6:00 p.m. – 8:45 p.m.
Reception, dinner, program, and worship

FRIDAY • MARCH 28

8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
Guest arrival and breakfast 

9:00 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Worship and program

11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Free time

6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Reception. dinner, outdoor program, and worship

SATURDAY • MARCH 29

NO SCHEDULED MORNING ACTIVITIES
Free time until 6:00 p.m.

6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Reception, dinner, outdoor program, and worship

SUNDAY • MARCH 30

8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
Guest arrival and breakfast 

9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Worship and program

Guest Speakers

Kurt Nelson • CEO

Kurt provides leadership and oversight to all worldwide ministry endeavors in more than 40 countries in which East-West currently operates and personally leads short-term mission teams to East-West fields. 

Kristen Shuler • President

Kristen focuses on managing the daily operations of East-West through leading field ministry, supporting operations, and development teams while also focusing on external partnerships and fundraising.

East-West Missionaries

We will be joined by a few East-West field staff laboring in the spiritually darkest areas of the world. They will be sharing stories, strategy, vision, and prayer requests for the regions in which they do ministry.

Travel and Lodging

Please plan on booking travel on your own. The nearest airport is Miami Airport (MIA), which is 50 miles away. Other nearby airports include Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International (FLL) (71 miles away) and Key West (EYW) (90 miles away).

You can rent a car to get from MIA to Ocean Reef Club, or you can arrange for transportation by calling Ocean Drive Limousines and Transportation at 305.374.7182. Ocean Drive can arrange for you to have a private car, or you can book with other guests (if available) who will also be traveling to Awaken. The company can also provide return transportation to the airport. Please note that Uber is not an option at Ocean Reef Club, and you do not need a vehicle while on the property.

Once you have your travel plans in place, please share your itinerary with Madi Battaglia at [email protected] or 972.941.4506 so we know when to expect you.

Through the generosity of a few ministry partners, it is our pleasure to treat you to this weekend getaway, including your lodging, breakfasts, dinners, and program activities. Your costs will include your transportation and free time expenses. Thank you for understanding that this invitation is exclusively for you.

Please plan to arrive at Ocean Reef Club in the afternoon of Thursday, March 27. Check-in for your room will begin at 4:00 p.m., and activities will conclude on Sunday morning, March 30, by 11:00 a.m.

All of our activities are walkable at Ocean Reef Club. The bell desk at the Lobby provides transportation to and from anywhere in the Reef.  For those who want to get around a little more and explore, golf carts can be rented. 

Free Time Activities

There are many activities you can take advantage of while visiting Ocean Reef Club, including:

  • Playing golf at one of the club’s 18-hole courses
  • Booking a boat and captain for deep-sea fishing
  • Chartering a boat for a private fishing excursion
  • Visiting the fitness center
  • Relaxing at the beach club
  • Pampering yourself at the spa
  • Visiting the tennis and game center for tennis, pickleball, or croquet

You can learn more about all of these activities and make reservations at www.oceanreef.com.

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We can't wait to see you at Awaken!