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Student Life
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Ridgecrest Conference Center
July 27, 2025 – July 31, 2025
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
Anthony Vargas
When Anthony was 16 years old, his life changed forever. After hearing the gospel one Wednesday night, he responded by placing his faith and trust in Jesus, and his life hasn’t been the same since.
Because of how hearing the good news impacted him as a teenager, Anthony is passionate about reaching students with the gospel.
Read MoreFor over 12 years, he has led student ministries ranging from 15 to 400+ students and is currently serving as the Student Pastor at Together We Church in Oklahoma City. Anthony is a highly relational and high-energy leader, known for teaching God’s Word with personal stories that drive practical application, all while highlighting the grand narrative of Christ throughout Scripture.
His heart is to see lost teenagers become found teenagers, to then go out and find more teenagers.
Anthony has been married to his wife, Bailee, for 12 years, and together they have two boys, Oliver and Judah. He’s also a coffee enthusiast, from black coffee to lattes—coffee is a part of his everyday routine.
Read LessWorship Leader
Long Hollow Worship
Long Hollow Worship is a worship band and ministry based out of Long Hollow Baptist Church in Nashville, TN. They lead students every week in worship as well as travel around the country to draw people closer to Jesus through music. They have a passion for writing songs for the local and global church.
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
Ridgecrest offers a range of housing options, from large bunk rooms to hotel-style accommodations and combination rooms with both queen beds and bunk beds.
PLAY
Free Time Options:
Hiking, high ropes course, miniature golf, laser tag, fishing, basketball, tennis, volleyball, disc golf, gaga ball
Area Attractions
Staff Favorites at Ridgecrest
- Snacks at the Nibble Nook after evening Worship
- The view of the Blue Ridge Mountains
