You’re invited to a new event from
the creators of–
He Gets Us.
April 17-19, 2026
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Rosewood Miramar Beach
Montecito, CA
This is the first gathering of its kind.
A coalition of faith and innovation with people like you who are united to carry the hope of Jesus into every corner of culture.
Together, we’ll gather insights from groundbreaking research and explore how the power of story can move our neighbors closer to Jesus.
Your voice and experience are essential to help us shape what comes next.
Join us.
When & Where
April 17-19, 2026
Rosewood Miramar Beach
1759 S Jameson Ln, Montecito, CA 93108
The Setting
The Rosewood Miramar Beach offers a sanctuary for reflection and connection, an oceanfront retreat of rare beauty designed for thoughtful conversation and rest.
Special Guests
David Brooks
David Brooks writes about political, social, and cultural trends, the clash of ideas and the always tricky subject of moral formation. He is the author of several books, including The Second Mountain: The Quest for a Moral Life and How to Know a Person: The Art of Seeing Others Deeply and Being Deeply Seen. He regularly appears on PBS NewsHour, NPR’s All Things Considered, and NBC’s Meet the Press. He is a columnist at The New York Times, a contributor to The Atlantic and a commentator on PBS NewsHour. He also teaches at the University of Chicago, having previously taught at Yale and Duke universities.
Andy Crouch
Andy Crouch is a partner for theology and culture at Praxis, a venture-building ecosystem advancing redemptive entrepreneurship. His writing explores faith, culture, and the image of God in the domains of technology, power, leadership, and the arts. He is the author of numerous books, including The Life We’re Looking For: Reclaiming Relationship in a Technological World and Playing God: Redeeming the Gift of Power, and Culture Making: Recovering Our Creative Calling. Andy serves on the governing board of InterVarsity Christian Fellowship.
Additional guests are being added to our line-up! Keep an eye on this space for the latest news.
The Cost
The Schedule
FRIDAY | Welcome reception, dinner, and opening session
SATURDAY | Morning session, free time, and evening session
SUNDAY | Brunch and Sunday Service, concluding by noon
How to RSVP
Space is limited. Please click the button below to register now or email Chastity McReynolds at cmcreynolds@comenear.org to reserve a place for you and your guest.
Our world is hurting, broken, and divided. At Come Near, we believe that... Jesus is the antidote.
Since 2021, we have reached millions of Americans through our He Gets Us campaign. Now, we’re expanding our strategy and exploring new ways
... to invite all people one step closer to the authentic Jesus from wherever they are.
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