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Student Life
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Ridgecrest Conference Center
July 26, 2026 – July 30, 2026
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
Jody Jennings
Jody Jennings is passionate about preaching the Gospel and encouraging people to embrace the call of God on their lives. He most recently served as the Associate VP for Campus Ministries at North Greenville University before transitioning to the role of Vice President for Student Life and Dean of Students at Charleston Southern University in the summer of 2023.
Read MorePreviously he served with the International Mission Board in Uganda, East Africa and was a church planter with the North American Mission Board in North Dakota.
Jody married his wonderful wife Emily on May 7, 2000. God has blessed them with 5 wonderful children; Silas, Hattie, Luke, Millie and Ada.
Jody holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from North Greenville University, Master of Divinity from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary and is currently completing his Doctorate of Education at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary.
Read LessWorship Leader
The Exchange Worship
We are Exchange Worship, a worship team based out of Mid-Way Baptist Church in Raleigh, NC. We lead worship our Youth + Young Adult services every week, and love any opportunity to jump in and serve students! Our name is based out of Isaiah 61:3 which ends by saying, “that He may be glorified”. This truly is the heartbeat of our worship; that God may receive all glory, honor, and praise through our lives on and off stage.
Read MoreWe have all been impacted by Student Life Camps in some way, and look forward to pouring back into students the way we have been!
Read LessRidgecrest 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
