Des Moines,
IA

Des Moines

April 9

11, 2027

Des Moines Marriott Downtown

Des Moines Marriott Downtown

Could your Weekend to Remember be even more unforgettable? It could, if you opt to make a true getaway out of it and stay the weekend with us at the conference hotel.

Des Moines is a genuinely great city for a weekend away, and the Weekend to Remember makes the most of it. You and your spouse will spend the weekend investing in your marriage through practical teaching and meaningful time together, in the middle of one of the Midwest’s most welcoming downtowns.

Relax & Reconnect:
The Des Moines Marriott Downtown puts you right in the center of it all—walkable to great restaurants, the scenic Pappajohn Sculpture Park, and the lively Court Avenue District. It’s the kind of location that makes Saturday night easy, but the best part of the weekend will be who you’re sharing it with.

Saturday Night is Yours:
We clear the Saturday evening schedule so you can enjoy Des Moines on your own terms. Great dinner, a walk through downtown, or simply uninterrupted time together—the city’s there if you want it, and the quiet is there if you need it.

Speakers

Weekend to Remember® speakers Loren and Kassandra La Luz

Loren & Kassandra La Luz

Weekend to Remember® speakers Loren and Kassandra La Luz

Loren & Kassandra La Luz

Loren and Kassandra have been sweethearts since their teenage years, growing together in both friendship and love since 2000. Their lives are rooted in a deep love for Jesus, which fuels their passion for people and hospitality. They are driven by a deep desire and conviction to see others grow in both knowledge and affection for Christ.

Loren La Luz is a founding member of Streetlights, a nonprofit multimedia production house based in Chicago. He serves as the Executive Director of Development and Finance, helping lead a mission to creatively share the Word of God through music, video, and visual storytelling. Loren graduated from Moody Bible Institute in 2006 with a degree in Pre-Counseling and Family Ministry. He also serves as a Chaplain for the Windy City Bulls of the NBA G League.

Since 2021, Kassandra has been joyfully homeschooling their six beautiful children. She’s passionate about teaching God’s Word and cherishes the opportunity to minister alongside her husband—both in everyday life and in their roles as leaders at Chicago Tabernacle. Together, they enjoy pursuing physical fitness, savoring rich coffee and deep conversations, and spending time anywhere along the coast.

Weekend to Remember® speakers Mike and Holly Worley

Mike & Holly Worley

Weekend to Remember® speakers Mike and Holly Worley

Mike & Holly Worley

Mike and Holly Worley are the founders of Spark Discipleship, where they help married couples discover their God-given mission and build Christ-centered homes.

Mike is an entrepreneur and church elder with a heart for spiritual formation, and Holly is a Bible teacher, women’s ministry leader, and fitness coach. Together, they host the Marriage Sessions podcast and equip couples for the journey to become Disciple-Making Marriages™.

Married since 2008 and graduates of Moody Bible Institute, they homeschool their three children in Colorado and enjoy skiing, exploring, and adventuring in the mountains as a family.

Weekend to Remember® speakers Tim and Joy Downs

Timothy & Joy Downs

Weekend to Remember® speakers Tim and Joy Downs

Timothy & Joy Downs

Tim and Joy Downs have co-authored two books on conflict resolution in marriage: Fight Fair and One of Us Must be Crazy and I’m Pretty Sure It’s You. Tim is also a corporate speaker, communication trainer, and co-host of the weekly Communication Guys podcast, which can be heard on Spotify & Apple Podcasts. The Downs are graduates of Indiana University, where Joy received a degree in Journalism and Tim received a degree in Fine Arts. The Downs have three grown children.

Event Pricing

Hotel fees not included with the purchase of a ticket.

Regular

$350

Per Couple

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Military Rate

$120

Per Couple

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Good for Active Military, Reserve, or Guard and their spouses.

Pastor Rate

$120

Per Couple

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Good for senior and full-time associate pastors and their spouses.

Ready for a Weekend to Remember?

When:

Where:

Des Moines Marriott Downtown

700 Grand Ave

Des Moines,

IA,

50309-2785

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