Welcome to metro 2026

  • Metro 2026 is almost here!! Josh and I, along with the Metro Board, cannot wait to welcome you to the Best Week Ever :)

    The theme for Metro this year is “Legacy.” I look forward to unpacking this together as we consider how we are making a lasting mark in our families and with our students for the the Kingdom.

    We want each of you to know that you are welcome just as you are. You don’t have to be “on” or feel the pressure to be an alternate version of yourself. We want YOU!

    We are all coming from different seasons of life and ministry. We want to recognize that some of you might be:

    • On the mountaintop

    • In the lowest valley

    • Struggling in your place of ministry

    • Happier than you’ve ever been

    • Excited to be with friends or meet new friends

    • Anxious about meeting new friends

    • Excited to have a break from work and kids

    • Stressing about taking a week off or leaving your kids

    • Ready to wear all your cute outfits and have some fun

    • Anxious about how you look or what clothes you’ll wear

    This list could go on and on. We are praying that Metro is a week of rest, connection, encouragement, and fun! Metro is a sweet time to see that you are not alone in ministry. Our hope is that you will not only find community, but also lifelong friends in the women at Metro.

    Below you will find a Frequently Asked Questions page and our Schedule.

    Please do not hesitate to reach out with any questions you have leading up to Metro. Can’t wait to see you soon!

    Autumn Stephenson

    Cell #: (478) 456-5379

    Email: autumnps@gmail.com

    “We will not hide these truths from our children; we will tell the next generation about the glorious deeds of the Lord, about His power, and His mighty wonders.” Psalms 78:4

  • Can we bring our kids?

    It is the historical suggestion of YP Metro for children not to attend.  It is the hope for this to be a week for you and your spouse to get away and invest in your relationship with God and each other. Please go ahead and line up childcare for your kids at home. However, we do make an exception for infants under the age of one.  If your baby is joining you, please let us know.

    What do I wear?

    For dinners, husbands dress nice and ladies typically go with dressy, casual/cute outfits (think dresses, white jeans, whatever you feel your best in is fine).  Dinner on Sunday night is outside so plan for that if the evening gets a little chilly.  On Tuesday night, you will have an opportunity to have photos taken as a couple. You may want to coordinate with your spouse so make sure to plan for that. Many wives wear a cute dress Tuesday night. But again, whatever you feel best in! 

    During sessions, go casual and comfortable! Keep in mind the room may be on the cooler side!  Guys are typically wearing shorts and t-shirts.  Ladies wear a cute top, t-shirt, sweatshirt, shorts, jeans, leggings, comfy dress- whatever you are most comfortable in.

    What do meals look like?

    Men have breakfast during their sessions Monday-Thursday.  Wives sessions start a little later so breakfast is on your own Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Wives will have an optional grab-n-go breakfast option on Tuesday morning. Wednesday and Thursday provide opportunities to grab breakfast/coffee with friends! 

    Lunch is provided everyday!  Husbands and wives will come together following session times to eat lunch with everyone poolside. Plan accordingly and bring your sunglasses, sunscreen, hat, etc.

    Dinner is provided on Sunday night at Tommy Bahamas and Tuesday night at WaterColor.  On Monday and Wednesday, you are on your own. We recommend finding another couple or 12 and go eat together and grab dessert after…it is always so fun!  Restaurant suggestions are provided on the website!

    Do we hang out on the beach?

    Yes!  Get out there as much as you can!  We spend collective time on the beach most afternoons! After lunch, go change and grab your beach bag!  A towel is provided for you!  Bring chairs if you have them and are driving!  FYI tents are not allowed on the beach.  On Monday and Tuesday, there will be a friendly competition tournament. If you aren’t playing in the tournament, then it’s such a fun time to sit around and chat.  Outside of that, head out to the beach when you can…walk, run, read in the mornings.

    Do I have to attend everything?

    If it is on the schedule and not listed as optional, then we have planned for you to be there and participate.  The goal is that you attend sessions and activities to learn, grow, connect, build community and have a lot of fun.

    Where are the sessions?

    Everyone meets upstairs in the clubhouse of Tops’l Racquet Club & Fitness Center.  The men meet in the main room when you get up the stairs, and the wives meet just down the hall in the Wimbledon Room.  The start times are different so please think about this beforehand. You can easily walk, but if one of you drives, make sure to keep in mind the other won’t have a car.  It is recommended to ride together with a friend as there is limited parking at the fitness center. 

    What are the sessions like?

    These look different for the men and wives.  Bring your Bible and tools to take notes. Come prepared for a time to learn and be encouraged.

    The men start early with breakfast, a time of worship/prayer, multiple speakers, sponsor spotlights and some giveaways.  On Thursday, the sessions conclude with a Business meeting.

    On Monday and Tuesday, the ladies can think of it as one big brunch (minus snacks) with 50 of their friends.  We will have a refreshing water station + coffee bar. We have a speaker, chat, pray, and have some really fun giveaways too.  On Wednesday we will have a time of worship, intentional prayer, and will join our husbands for a joint session on marriage prior to lunch! On Thursday, it’s time to pack and join in for {optional } opportunities for connection before joining everyone for our final lunch together. 

  • 2026 Wives Schedule (Subject to Adjustments)

    Sunday, April 19

    5:30pm (Central Time) / Metro 2026 Welcome Dinner

    Dinner & Dessert at Tommy Bahamas

    525 Grand Blvd, Miramar Beach, FL 32550

    **Please plan to attend - we will give instructions for the week and welcome gifts!

    Monday, April 20

    8:45am / 1st Year Wives (Tops’l Clubhouse Wimbledon Room)

    9:30am / All Wives (Wimbledon Room)

    12:00pm / Lunch with Husbands (Poolside)

    1:00pm(ish) / Beach / Friendly Spike Ball Competition

    Evening / Dinner on your own (with friends)

    Tuesday, April 21

    7:30am-8:30am / Grab-n-Go Breakfast (Optional / Details to Come)

    9:30am / All Wives (Tops’l Clubhouse Wimbledon Room)

    12:00pm / Lunch with Husbands (Poolside)

    1:00pm(ish) / Beach / Friendly Pickleball Competition

    5:00pm / Dinner with Husbands at WaterColor LakeHouse

    235 Watercolor Blvd, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459

    *Photos with Spouse

    Wednesday, April 22

    7:15am / Workout on the Beach (Optional)

    8:15am / Breakfast at Donut Hole (Optional)

    10:00am / All Wives (Wimbledon Room)

    11:00am / Wives + Husbands Joint Session

    12:00pm / Lunch with Husbands (Poolside)

    Afternoon / Beach / Shopping / Free Time

    Evening / Dinner on your own (with friends)

    Thursday, April 23

    10:00am / Beach (Optional)

    10:00am / Breakfast & Coffee at Starbucks (Optional)

    780 Grand Blvd, Unit 120, Miramar Beach, Fl 32550

    12:00pm: Lunch with Husbands (Poolside) / Good-Bye & See You Soon!

    SEE YOU IN 2027!!