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ABOUT

Maranatha Shabiba Conference is an exciting North American, Christ-centered gathering of Christian young adults of predominantly Arab & Middle Eastern origin. Needless to say, everyone is welcome to attend regardless of ethnicity.
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Founded in 1998, the conference is held annually at the end of August, on the weekend before Labor weekend, at the breathtaking sandy beaches of Lake Michigan at Maranatha Bible & Missionary Conference Center in Muskegon, Michigan, USA.
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Hundreds from around the USA, Canada and other parts of the world gather to worship, pray, hear the word of God, meet old & new friends, compete in sports and have an unforgettable time; making Maranatha Shabiba a popular, spiritually and mentally refreshing vacation destination for the young adults.
 
Expect a unique experience at the 4-day/3-night conference!
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Many programs and activities are offered at Maranatha Shabiba; including:
  • Worship, Messages, Prayers & Discussions,
  • Nightly Programs with games, talents and skits,
  • Bonfires (Nightly at the beach),
  • Sports Tournaments (Soccer, Volleyball, Basketball, Ping Pong & others),
  • Art, Crafts, Canoeing & more.
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