No Regrets Booklet 2026

11:45 am - 1:00 pm

 Lessons From the Mountaintop *

Chris Brown

 Sanctuary

Ultimate Surrender *

Waving the white flag is either a sign of weakness or strength
depending on who you ask. It means you are declaring a real, permanent, and noticeable absence of resistance. Think about it, no man celebrates his surrender to another man. But there is one form of surrender that is celebrated on earth as it is in heaven. It is ultimate surrender - to God alone. This is Jesus. Jesus is in you. Will this be you?

Kenny Luck

Dealing with Adversity *

Every man will taste suffering, adversity and struggle. It’s not a question of if you will but when you will. For so many, we are not adequately prepared for what life throws at us. We lack the biblical wisdom to see the adversity before us as an opportunity and invitation to become more Christlike.

Steve Carter

 The Myth of Partial Surrender

We often ask, “How much does Jesus really require?” as if following Him leaves something reserved for ourselves. But if the Gospel is not merely about personal forgiveness, but the announcement that Jesus is the risen and reigning King, then partial surrender isn’t a biblical category. In this session, we’ll explore the Royal Gospel, faith as allegiance rather than mere belief, and why Jesus refuses to share the throne with comfort, control, or competing loyalties. Grounded deeply in Scripture, this breakout offers a challenging and hopeful call to undivided surrender under King Jesus.

 Adam DeBroux

Surrendered Servants: God’s Mission. God’s Men. God’s Method. #

To serve, or to be serve, that is the question.

Well, it’s probably ONE of the many questions we wrestle with internally.

The truth is, we probably know the “right” thing to say. But, the thing I often have to ponder is whether or not I truly mean it.

There’s a verse in Proverbs that states, “Every way of a man is right in his own eyes, but the LORD weighs the heart.”

As I consider this life that I have been given, I have to ask whether or not I am truly resigned to the fact that the Lord’s ways are indeed the best way. It can be easy to serve others in external capacities, at church, in our work place, or even volunteering in our communities. However, our commitment to serve the Lord well must first begin by offering our entire lives as living sacrifices. No longer “calling the shots”, but being willing to go where God calls us to go, do what God calls us to do, and be who God calls us to be. In short, what would it look like for us to wake up each and every day with a willingness to live this life surrendered to God by serving in any capacity that He has called us to serve. What if… we actually believed that we have been saved to serve?

 Leroy Jonas

Shame, Guilt, and the Difference Jesus Makes #

Men -- Shame and Guilt can paralyze us.  Jesus came to take both of those heavy burdens away.  Are you free from them?  We will explore together how Jesus conquers these enemies and how through our union with Him, we too are conquerors and freed from their grip.

 Dan MacDonald

When Your Marriage is Stuck at Walgreens *

What do you do when your marriage has become dull and routine? Or worse, when the tension is so thick that every little thing turns into a hate-filled fight? There are 4 non-negotiables that every marriage needs to restore the passion you once had.

 Bob Merritt

Real Worship Doesn’t Start With A Song: It Starts With Surrender #

Romans 12:1-2 lays the foundation for what true worship is – A life that is surrendered in allegiance to King Jesus and what He has done to redeem us. It is the right response to God’s revelation. Even though music is a powerful and beautiful way to respond to God, it is not where worship starts.

Bryan Niemeyer, Jeff Weiss

Becoming a Man After God's Own Heart #

 What does it really mean to be “a man after God’s own heart”? In this session, we’ll look at the life of David—a man far from perfect, yet deeply devoted to God. Through his example, we’ll discover what true heart alignment with God looks like: full obedience, genuine repentance, unwavering trust, and a passionate pursuit of His presence.

Men will be challenged to move beyond surface faith and take practical steps toward living and leading with hearts aligned to God’s will. You’ll leave encouraged, equipped, and inspired to pursue God wholeheartedly as a man after His own heart.

David Wheat

Lament #

Perhaps this scenario feels familiar: We believe God is good, but we have experienced a painful situation that confuses us and raises questions or doubts. We are afraid of how people may respond if we verbalize those questions. We try to pray, but struggle to find the “right” words. We decide to stuff the pain inside and move forward. But we may not realize that our emotions have shut down and our faith has grown cold. Soon we are just putting on a good “Christian” front while we feel like we are dying on the inside.

In this session men will learn how lament is a tool to help us surrender our griefs and questions to God. Bringing our pain to God is not a sign of weakness or failure, but a sign of faith and trust. Lament simultaneously expresses faith in God and confusion over the pain we feel from some kind of loss or trauma. Lament helps us process and surrender our pain, so we can grow in our relationship with the Lord and experience His help in every situation.

Brian Whitaker

Hombres - Liderazgo con amor / Men - Leadership with Love

Los hombres tienen roles dentro del hogar y también en la iglesia.

¿Cómo podemos liderar con amor?

¿Qué significa ser un hombre que lidera con amor, y cuáles son algunos de los conceptos erróneos comunes sobre el liderazgo masculino hoy en día?

Based on 1 Timothy 3, we will discuss the different roles assigned to men and how God intends them to be fulfilled. Our priorities are love, compassion, and the fear of God.

Men have roles within the home and also in the church.

How can we lead in love?

What does it mean to be a man who leads with love, and what are some of the common misconceptions about men's leadership today?

Byron Ciaciedo

Lessons From the Mountaintop *

I believe that deep inside, each man wants to live a significant life where the people around him are safe and loved. However, it seems like fewer and fewer men are obtaining that life. Our closing session breaks down the fundamental mistake we make as men in pursuing that outcome, and how easily we can redirect our course to achieve it.

Chris Brown

Kenny Luck

Steve Carter 

Adam DeBroux

My name is Adam DeBroux, and I am honored to be teaching at No Regrets. I am a pastor at Highland Community Church and have the honor of serving children and family as well as our Merrill Campus. I received a Master of Divinity from the EFCA’s Trinity Evangelical Divinity School in 2019 and a Bachelor of Science degree from UW Eau Claire prior. I love spending time with family (especially my nieces and nephews), camping, ATVing, and theology. I pray you are encouraged and grow in Christlikeness this year at No Regrets!

LeRoy Jonas

Dan MacDonald

I studied theology and Biblical counseling at Westminster Theological Seminary.  I have served on the pastoral staff of Highland Community Church since 2003.  I have been married to my amazing wife, Sue, for 36 years.  We have 3 wonderful adult sons, 3 wonderful daughters-in-law, and 3 wonderful grandchildren.  I love spending time with my family and enjoy keeping up with the Boston Red Sox, kayaking, camping, taking road trips, and biking Wisconsin trails.

Bob Merritt

Bryan Niemeyer

Bryan Niemeyer has been serving in the Worship and Youth Ministry at Highland since 1998 and joined the staff part-time in 2013.  He is currently serving full-time as a pastor in the worship and young adult ministries. Bryan has a Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Minnesota and a Master’s Degree of Education from Marion College. He loves worship and is passionate about wanting the body of Christ to understand and engage in a true life of worship.  Music, coffee, the smell of a good book (and reading it as well), skiing, and cooking the most amazing food from all over the world are a few of his hobbies.

Jeff Weiss

Jeff Weiss has been serving as a Worship Pastor at Highland since 2010, where he oversees the areas of worship, music, and creative arts.  Jeff holds a Bachelor of Music Degree from UW Oshkosh, where he came to know Christ through the ministry of Cru.  He is married to Billie and they have three children.  He enjoys spending time with his family and friends, visiting state parks (especially Door County), and is curious about Sasquatch. 

David Wheat

David and his wife, Jane, are enjoying retirement in Rib Mountain but will soon relocate to the Cincinnati area to be closer to their daughter and son-in-law. Married for 43 years, they have two adult children. David served as a pastor for 20 years in churches across Kentucky and Florida. He holds both a Doctor of Ministry and a Master of Divinity from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. His background also includes a career in business, finance, and accounting. David and Jane became members of Highland in 2021.

Brian Whitaker

Byron Ciaciedo

Byron es originario de Ecuador, está casado con Nayeli y tiene una hermosa bebé Elisa, se mudó a Wausau desde Texas en 2024 para unirse al equipo de Highland tras unas prácticas de verano en Highland en 2023. Estudió Administración de Empresas y realizó su máster en Relaciones Internacionales en Ecuador, obtuvo un Certificado en Estudios Bíblicos en el Rio Grande Bible Institute en Texas.  Trabajó como misionero durante 4 años en Ecuador y Texas y actualmente es el pastor del ministerio en español. Disfruta bebiendo café mientras escucha música, visitando nuevos lugares, paseando, leyendo y disfrutando de buenos momentos con su familia.

Byron is originally from Ecuador, is married, and moved to Wausau from Texas in 2024 to join Highland’s staff after a summer internship at Highland in 2023. He studied Business Administration and worked on his Masters degree in International Relations in Ecuador and received a Certificate in Biblical Studies from Rio Grande Bible Institute in Texas.  He worked as a missionary for 4 years in Ecuador and Texas and is currently working with the Spanish ministry. He enjoys drinking coffee while listening to music, visiting new places, walking, reading, and enjoying good times with his family.

Chris Brown