2026 Staff Advance — Destin Trip Hub

Arrive at South County Campus (Park at Annex)

Vans depart for MidAmerica Airport (BLV) at 3:00 PM sharp.

Allegiant Flight 1442 · BLV → VPS

Scheduled arrival in Destin–Fort Walton Beach around 7:01 PM.

Dinner at Baytowne Wharf (Per Diem)

Pick up rental vans, eat at Baytowne Wharf, then check in at the Hilton Garden Inn.

Check-In & Breakfast

Destiny Worship Center · 122 Poinciana Blvd

Session 1

Smart casual — no athletic wear.

Breakout Session

Connect with leaders and peers from other churches.

Grab + Go Lunch & Afternoon Free Time

Free from 12:00–5:00 PM — beach, outlets, coffee, or rest near the hotel.

Dinner

Provided at Destiny Worship Center.

Session 2

Evening session — dress as you would for church.

Dessert Trucks

Post-session fellowship & dessert trucks on campus.

Breakfast Refreshments

Destiny Worship Center · 122 Poinciana Blvd

Session 3

Smart casual — no athletic wear.

Break

15-minute morning break between sessions.

Session 4

Late-morning conference session.

Grab + Go Lunch & Afternoon Free Time

Free until 5:00 PM — stay walkable near the hotel or join the optional group outing along Scenic Hwy 30A.

Dinner

Provided at Destiny Worship Center.

Session 5

Evening session — dress as you would for church.

Dessert Trucks

Closing night dessert trucks & fellowship after Session 5.

Check Out & Bring Luggage to the Lobby

Check out of your room before our morning meeting begins.

Twin Rivers All-Staff Meeting · Hotel Lobby

Hilton Garden Inn lobby · Coffee provided.

Quick Per-Diem Lunch & Head to VPS Airport

Return rental vans ahead of our afternoon flight.

Allegiant Flight 1441 · VPS → BLV

Lands BLV ~3:31 PM · Estimated arrival back at South County around 4:45 PM.

Pastor Steven Vaggalis

Lead Pastor · Destiny Worship Center

Lead Pastor of Destiny Worship Center since 2022, leader of Destiny Worship, and founder of the DiscipleMe App. Joined staff in 2008 overseeing Operations and planted the Fort Walton Beach Campus in 2019.

Pastor Steve Vaggalis

Founding Pastor · Destiny Worship Center

Founded Destiny Worship Center in Miramar Beach in 2001, growing it into a multi-campus church across the Florida Panhandle, and established Gateway Academy (Pre-K through 8th grade).

Pastor Jim Laffoon

Every Nation Oversight Team

Serves on the worldwide Oversight Team of Every Nation churches and as International Director for Every Nation Schools of Empowerment, traveling globally to preach and minister to leaders.

Pastor Joe Dobbins

Lead Pastor · Twin Rivers Church

Lead Pastor of Twin Rivers Church alongside his wife, Kayla, best-selling author of Hope After Church Hurt, Chair of the ORU Board of Trustees, and Church of God Executive Council member.