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...
Enhancing Event Accessibility: 5 Strategies for Planners
As a conference center, we understand the importance of crafting unforgettable experiences for all your event attendees. A crucial element often overlooked is ensuring the event is accessible to everyone, regardless of attendees' physical abilities, sensory needs, or...
Sufficient for Today: God’s Provision in Exodus and Now
Weariness is a shared experience that we all relate to. The anxieties wash over us daily concerning the to-do list of tomorrow, next week, or next year. We struggle to find the time, energy, or money to accomplish all the things required of us. In our Western culture,...