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Keeping Your Christian Event Safe during COVID-19
Let’s face it—hosting an event or meeting during this COVID-19 season is not for the faint of heart. As event planners, our questions have changed from, “How can I maximize the space to hold as many people as possible?” to, “How few people can I fit in a room to...
Ridgecrest Update for Event Planners
https://vimeo.com/413270642/beb06ad1e2 Executive Director, Art Snead provides an update on Ridgecrest Conference Center. (Script below) I know our team has been in touch with many of you over the past month, but I wanted to personally reach out with a couple of...
A Checklist for Your Team
Your event will only be as successful as the team you have on hand to execute your plans. So, how do you make sure you have all your bases covered when it comes to having people in place? Use this checklist as a guide for assigning volunteers and team members to...
Benefits of a Conference/Retreat Center
Determining a venue for an event is one of the foundational elements of event planning. Where will your event take place? What are your facility needs? Where will attendees travel from to attend your event? These are just a few of the questions you will have to answer...
Three Key Factors in Preparing Your Meeting Budget
For many meeting planners, budgeting for a meeting can be an overwhelming experience. Your budget is an estimate of anticipated income and expenses for your meeting and provides financial control and accountability. It is important to document how and why...
Using the LAURA method for Effective Communication
At the Ridgecrest Conference Center we strive to effectively communicate with all of our employees and guests. “Did you hear what I said” is something that I think everyone has uttered at some point in their life when communicating with someone else. ...
7 thoughts for Parents who Travel for Work
As a working Mom, I often am required to travel with my job which used to cause a great deal of stress for my family. I thought I would share with you a couple of things I’ve learned to make it easier for them and me while I’m away on business. Lose the...
Six Things Your Ministry Can Learn From Disney
I read a great article this week on what our ministries can learn from Disney. Here are some points that I thought we’re particularly interesting. Walt Disney lived to bring joy to others-but he was also an incredibly driven, principled, precise and...
Building Community
I recently had the opportunity to attend Christian Camp and Conference Association’s national conference. It was held at Ridgecrest Conference Center and the theme this year was, “Mosaic…accomplishing more together”. We are long-time members...
10 Questions To Answer Before Calling A Retreat Facility
Choosing a location for your retreat can be a time consuming process, especially if you are a first-time planner. However, with just a little advance planning, you can significantly reduce the time spent speaking with prospective hotels and Christian retreat...
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