Next Gathering is July, 2026
Additional Opportunities for Fellowship:
Speaker: Dr. Al Weir, MD
Dr. Al Weir is board certified in Internal Medicine, with certifications in hematology and oncology. He is a graduate of the University of Tennessee College of Medicine, and was a Fellow in Hematology and Oncology at the University of Alabama Birmingham. After leaving academic medicine, Dr. Al Weir served in private practice at the West Clinic in Memphis, TN from 1991-2005 before joining the CMDA staff as Vice President of Campus and Community Ministries where he served for 3 years from 2005-2008.He is presently Professor of Medicine at University of Tennessee Heath Science Center and previous Program Director for their Hematology/Oncology fellowship program. Throughout his career, Dr. Weir has acted in many important leadership roles, including Internal Medicine Consultant for Eku Baptist Hospital in Eku, Nigeria from 1983-1985. He is now a board member of the Albanian Health Fund, an educational evangelism ministry to Albania where he has been serving for 32 years. He has twice been president of the national Christian Medical & Dental Associations.
In addition to his specialties, Dr. Weir’s major area of interest is the practical aspect of living out the Christian life as a doctor.
He is the author of three books: When Your Doctor Has Bad News (Zondervan, 2003) and Practice by the Book (CMDA, 2005) and Whispers (CMDA 2015). He has contributed chapters for Handbook of Medicine in Developing Countries and served as Editor for The Doctor’s Bible, collaboration between CMDA and Holman Bible Publishers. He and his wife, Becky have three children, six grandchildren and live in Germantown, Tennessee.
Topic: “Listening to God”
Guest Ambassadors: Dr (COL) Arnie Ahnfeldt, USA (Ret.) and Dr (COL) Jeff Ginther, USA (Ret.)
Glen Eyrie, outside Co. Springs
This gathering at Glen Eyrie, from Thursday evening to Sunday morning, February 25-28, 2027, is a slow-paced retreat for physicians and their spouses and singles. It focuses on generational and biblical discipleship, strengthening relationships with God, family, and others, rather than being a medical conference.
The Retreat’s beautiful setting highlights God’s creative and imaginative power. Past attendees
have found a restful pace that encourages deepening relationships with the Lord and others.
Tired of constant activity? Need time to pause, think, and rest alone or with your spouse and
God? Want to engage in prayer about upcoming deep decisions regarding faith, life, and
discipleship, even with other Christ-following physicians? Interested in re-examining Matthew
28:18-20 in the context of real life in today’s world? This retreat may provide the space and
means to address these questions.
The three evenings are spent together worshiping the Lord in song and teaching from God’s Word. Friday and Saturday mornings have smaller practical workshops and small groups. Friday afternoon is free (yes, free — when was the last time you had a scheduled afternoon with
nothing to do?). And Saturday afternoon is set aside for some hours of solitude with the Lord, which many previous attendees have found to be their highlight of the weekend.
Come join others in deepening one’s love for Jesus and following Him.
If you have any thoughts or questions, e-mail John Dietrich, MD, at: Jdidandmd2@mac.com