Top 6 Day Trips From Ridgecrest Conference Center
Visiting Ridgecrest Conference Center or exploring the Black Mountain area? While you're in the region, don’t miss the chance to experience some of Western North Carolina’s most iconic attractions—ranging from historic estates to breathtaking mountain views. ...
Loving People We Don’t Always Like: What Does The Bible Say?
We’ve all had people in our church or Christian community who aren’t our favorite. Maybe they hurt us in the past, or perhaps it’s simply a clash of personalities. As believers, it’s almost inevitable—we’ll encounter this in our small groups, serve teams, or church...
When No One Claps: Faithfulness Without Applause
A devotional for ministry leaders and event planners who are doing faithful work behind the scenes. "But when you give to the needy, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing, so that your giving may be in secret. And your Father who sees in secret...
Purposeful Hospitality: 3 Ways To Prepare For Your Event
At first glance, hospitality may seem like just logistics—like checking people in to your event, offering coffee, and keeping spaces clean and tidy. But hospitality is not just about functionality—it can be a form of ministry when it is purposeful. At Ridgecrest,...
4 Truths About Jesus We Can Learn From The Feeding Of The 5,000
The miracle of the feeding of the 5,000 is a quintessential bible story that most of us are familiar with. It is retold in every gospel– Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John, and that is for good reason. This passage is rich with insight into the attributes and character of...
How To Prepare For A Retreat Before Packing Your Bags
The days leading up to a retreat can be full of anticipation, excitement, and sometimes even anxiety or nervousness. Perhaps you’ll be visiting a new city or attending a retreat with people you don’t know. Maybe you signed up for a tried-and-true retreat that you’ve...
Psalm 139: Always Seen, Always Known
Have you ever moved to a new city, attended a new church, or started a job at a new workplace and felt completely invisible? You step into a room, and no one knows your name. No one knows your birthday, your favorite sports team, or how you take your coffee. They...
An Open Letter To The Tired Ministry Leader
Dear Leader, You’re probably reading this during a rare quiet moment between replying to emails, attending (or leading) meetings, counseling sessions, or stacking chairs --but I want to remind you of something important. God sees you. He sees (and hears) the prayers...
Retreats vs. Conferences: What’s the Difference?
R When planning an event for a ministry or organization you will need to decide whether it will be a retreat or conference -– but what’s the difference between the two? Retreats and conferences serve different purposes and choosing the right one for your event based...
Rediscovering the Easter Story
We’re right in the midst of the Lenten season, and Easter is just around the corner. Whether you’ve chosen to fast from sugary treats, social media, TV, or even caffeine, or maybe you’ve dedicated more time to prayer or other spiritual practices. Lent is often a...