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Ridgecrest Conference Center
May 29, 2023 – June 2, 2023
Ridgecrest Conference Center
Ridgecrest sits in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains in western North Carolina, a 1,300-acre Christian conference center where you can leave your cares at the gate. Free time options include hiking, fishing, basketball, tennis, volleyball, disc golf, laser tag, high adventure challenge course and miniature golf.
Camp Pastor
Landon Dowden
Landon Dowden serves as the lead pastor of Hebron Church in Dacula, GA. After graduating from LSU, he spent eight years at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary earning a Master of Divinity, a Master of Theology and a Ph.D. in Preaching. While working on his degrees, he traveled full-time speaking for numerous conferences and church events.
Read MoreHe literally traveled coast to coast in the States and also led trips to Rwanda, Wales, Uganda, Mexico, Germany, Chile and the Bahamas.
He continues to travel today speaking at Student Life events and other conferences. While Landon does not claim to have everything figured out about life, God or why women love shoes so much, he knows that two keys for any pastor are to love his people and feed them God\’s Word.
He is married to Tara and father to Arabella, Adalaide, Adoniram and Alastair. Leading and shepherding his family is a great priority to Landon, as is making disciples through preaching, mentoring, biblical counseling and through living life together in the power of the Gospel.
Read LessWorship Leader
Journey Worship Co.
Journey Worship Co. is a team of worship leaders, musicians, and songwriters who serve at The Journey Church in Lebanon, TN (Nashville). With biblical integrity and steadfast creativity, JWC writes, produces, and leads songs that are truthful and clear. Keep up with Journey Worship Co. here – https://linktr.ee/JourneyWorshipCo.
Ridgecrest Conference Center
EAT
Dining is in Rhododendron Hall which is centrally located on campus assuring a short walk from most places on campus. Many food options are made available to participants leaving everyone full and satisfied.
SLEEP
Guys: 2, 3, 4 or 6 per room; private, suite or hall bathrooms
Girls: 2, 3, 4 or 6 per room; private, suite or hall bathrooms
PLAY
Free Time Options:
Hiking, high ropes course*, miniature golf*, laser tag*, fishing, basketball, tennis, volleyball, disc golf
*Requires additional fee
Area Attractions
Staff Favorites at Ridgecrest
- Snacks at the Nibble Nook after evening Worship
- The view of the Blue Ridge Mountains
