If you think back to your teen years or young adulthood, there is probably someone who comes to mind who mentored you. Whether a teacher, professor, coach, family member, or older friend. We can all recall someone who poured into our lives and spoke truth. The...

With just a tap or click, we can add hundreds of “friends” online, filling our feeds with photos and updates. Let’s be honest, not everyone on your newsfeed is someone you’d invite to your family barbecue or send a Christmas card. The word friend has become so...

In ministry, it is easy to experience burnout. We fill our schedules too full for too long and find ourselves at the end of our emotional and mental rope. It’s easy to understand the importance of taking a weekend off or even taking time for a family vacation once a...

Moses’ life story reads like an award-winning action movie. He was sent down the Nile River in a basket by his mother as an infant to avoid death, adopted by the Pharaoh’s daughter, murdered someone, and then fled and lived a life in hiding. The man had no shortage of...

If you’re in full-time ministry, you know that work-life and home-life are hard to separate in this line of work. It can be challenging to fully disconnect and give your team the space they need to connect with God and with each other. This is why the where of your...

“I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world, you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world.” John 16:33 You don’t have to look far to see the brokenness of this world. A quick scroll through social media, a...

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. ...

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...

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...

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,...