Winter CPE
Tampa, FL
February 16-18, 2025
Join Us in Tampa!
February 16-18, 2025
Saddlebrook Resort | 5700 Saddlebrook Way, Wesley Chapel, FL 33543
REGISTER TODAY
Retailers
Exhibitors
Authors
Media
Guest
The CPE Winter 2025 Room Block is SOLD OUT
RESERVATION CUTOFF DATE WAS JANUARY 15, 2025
You may contact the resort directly to book any last minute rooms.
Book Your Hotel
Plan Your Trip
Between Tampa and Orlando, you have your choice of Golf, Tennis, Beaches, Amusement Parks, Zoos and More!
The Concierge at Saddlebrook is here to coordinate any outings you, your family, or your team would like to embark on while in the Greater Tampa Bay area!
Speakers
-
Sunday, February 16, Praise & Worship, Sponsored by HarperCollins Christian Publishing
Jonathan “JP” Pokluda is the Lead Pastor of Harris Creek Baptist Church in Waco, TX. He was formerly the leader of The Porch in Dallas, TX, which grew to be the largest weekly young adult gathering of its kind in the country. JP didn’t come to understand the grace of the Gospel until his early twenties after being involved in different denominational churches his entire life. This ignited a desire in him to inspire young adults to radically follow Jesus Christ and unleash them to change the world. JP's partner in ministry is Monica, his wife of seventeen years, and together they disciple their children Presley, Finley, and Weston.
-
Sunday, February 16, Dinner Banquet Speaker, Sponsored by HarperCollins Christian Publishing
I’m an author, artist, creative business strategist, and founder of GraceLaced.com. I am passionate about God’s grace, and long to point others to the transforming power of the gospel. I believe we are all works in progress, that no season is wasted, and that we are meant to rest in Christ —not in our efforts to do more or be more.
I hope that’s as freeing for you, as it is for me; these truths have changed my whole life. I’m honored you’ve dropped by here; pull up a chair, linger long, and may you be encouraged to walk in grace.
-
Monday, February 17, Breakfast and Devotions, Sponsored by Moody Publishers
Bestselling author, national speaker, and missional entrepreneur. She’s also a wife and mom, daughter, sister, and friend. And a recovering perfectionist.
“Growing up in church, I thought spending time with Jesus meant an hour alone each day to study and pray—and this formulaic approach got harder to maintain the fuller my life became. But I’ve learned that Jesus welcomes us to come to Him messy bun, sticky hands, crumby floors and all. And my greatest mission is to help busy women like you and me find joy in Jesus—right where we are.”
-
Monday, February 17, Dinner Banquet Keynote Speaker/ Comedian
Comedian Bob Smiley has been touring for over 25 years. He’s written four books for Focus on the Family under the series he created called “The Adventures of Average Boy.” The award-winning “Adventures of Average Boy” humor column appears monthly in Focus on the Family Clubhouse magazine. The books, column as well as the NRB award-winning “Official Average Boy Podcast” are aimed at making kids (and their parents) laugh while encouraging them to be the best God created them to be. Bob is the feature comedian in three “Dry Bar Comedy” specials and landed the role of Lowell the snowman in the new claymation Christmas movie Steal the Naughty List coming out Nov. 15th. Bob is also very good at mowing and has a massive hotel shampoo collection.
-
Tuesday, February 18, Breakfast and Devotions, Sponsored by Harvest House Publishers
Whitney Newby is an author, artist, and the founder of Brighter Day Press, a ministry that creates literature-rich, gospel-centered resources for family discipleship. She has a Bible degree from Moody Bible Institute and is a registered nurse. Whitney lives in South Carolina with her husband and four children.
