Ridgecrest wins Readers Choice Awards
Ridgecrest Conference Center Is Honored With ConventionSouth’s Annual Readers’ Choice Award GULF SHORES, Ala. (Oct. 5, 2021)—It is with honor that the publishers and editors of ConventionSouth, the national multimedia resource for planning events in the South, present...
Organizing Service To Go
Building a time of community service into an event is not a new idea. Doing it well is a challenge. Service can be a great opportunity for deepening community, and for discipleship. If you’re considering adding a time of service to your faith-based event, follow these...
Valuable Content You Don’t Have To Write
You know your event page could draw more internet traffic if it held high value content. But you’re not an expert on the topic of the event. Who could create a well-written, timely, relevant piece that would show up on searches performed by your target audience?...
Add Value To Your Faith-Based Event With Community
What if the local community that will surround your next event was holding people, churches and organizations that would be incredibly valuable to those attending your event? I think it is! Here’s how: Local People can bring practical experience and or...
Goodies, Extras and a Big Bonus
Companies have logo’d pens and chap sticks, memo pads and travel mugs. If you’ve been to a conference you’ve received plenty of these type item. I call these small, less than $5 items, goodies. They can be a great little treat that keeps a logo in someone’s...
Helpful Hints for Creating Rooming Lists
For some event planners, creating a rooming list can be a daunting task. Rooming requests, special rooming needs and the desire to please guests with roommate assignments can be the perfect mixture for a stressful situation. Here are a few helpful hints...
Three Outdoor Prayer Activities
“The word of God is the food by which prayer is nourished and made strong." E. M. Bounds Giving people the opportunity for prayer is a wonderful and refreshing gift. Here are a few outdoor activities that you might use to incorporate prayer into your next event....
How To Create an Event Summary Sheet For Your Guests
Going to a conference or other event often sends guests into information overload. I’ve heard it said that conference attendees are receiving information through a fire-hose, information gushing out at them at a rate they can’t retain or even process. What if you gave...
Creating A Fantastic Fall Welcome Basket
It’s so fun and encouraging to enter a room and see something there especially for you. A welcome basket could be a wonderful gift for your speakers, special guests, or every guest at a small retreat. With a new season coming up Tuesday, September 24th, here are some...
Sharing Stories During Your Event
Stories are powerful, especially personal stories. How can you harness the power of personal stories at your next event? Identify the type of story you need. Stories of hope? Survival? A journey of faith? Try to find a phrase that describes the type of...