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Black Church Leadership and Family Conference

July 21-25, 2025

Ridgecrest Conference Center | Ridgecrest, NC

1 Ridgecrest Dr, Black Mountain, NC 28711

Registration Details

The annual Black Church Leadership and Family Conference is three events in one: leadership development conference, spiritual retreat, and family vacation in the beautiful mountains of North Carolina.

Whether you are a pastor, pastor’s spouse, ministry leader, or church member, God has called you to lead fearlessly in the work of His Kingdom. Black Church Leadership and Family Conference is designed to encourage, equip, and inspire you.

Bring your family and as many church leaders and members as possible for an unforgettable week together. 

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Reset

Experience God in a new way in a new place.

The beauty of the North Carolina Mountains is the perfect setting to:

  • revise your mindset

  • renew your spirit

  • reconnect with God

Bring the whole family or come solo. Everyone who attends is sure to leave inspired!

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Relate

Meet new like-minded people. Learn new things.

  • Attend workshops and worship led by spiritual leaders that will build your leadership skills and knowledge of God.

  • Network and fellowship with people who are dedicated to doing the work of Christ.

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Rejoice

This is the one leadership conference that builds not into you but also for your family.

  • Bible study and seminars for women and men.

  • Plenty of time to explore the mountain and surrounding areas together.

  • Lots of family activities like mini-golf, zipline, and more.

  • Your little ones will automatically be registered in Preschool and Day Camp and youth (completed 6th Grade) will be automatically registered for FUGE Camp. 

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    Strengthening Leadership

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      Spiritual Renewal for the Whole Family

      Staying Onsite

      Ridgecrest room registrations include all conference program fees.

      You will be able to add meal packages if you select during the registration process.

      Register for Conference + Lodging

      Staying Offsite

      Call Ridgecrest at (828) 669-8022 to register for the conference programming only.

      You may also include a meal package with your program fee. Ages 3 and under are free.

      Preschool Camp is provided at no charge for children 3 and under.

      Adult Conference Fee

      $140

      Rate for staying offsite

      Youth Conference Fee

      $150

      Rate for staying offsite

      Includes $10 recreation fee

      Automatically enrolled in FUGE camp

      Children 4-11 Conference Fee

      $72

      Rate for staying offsite

      Automatically enrolled in day camp

      On Campus Meal Packages

      Children 3 and under may eat free with paying adult.

      Meal Package #1

      $145

      3 per person, per day (Monday Dinner through Friday Breakfast)

      Meal Package #2

      $115

      2 per person, per day (Monday Dinner. Tuesday-Thursday Lunch and Dinner, Friday Breakfast)

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      Alumni Reunion

      Black Church Leadership and Family Conference is the perfect time to reconnect with old friends and share your spiritual journey. 

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      Sponsors & Exhibitor Opportunities

      We would love for your company, organization, or ministry to partner with us!

      Learn About Sponsor or Exhibitor Packages

      Become a Sponsor or Exhibitor

      Social Media Toolkit

      Download our social media toolkit and spread the word to get everyone excited about the Black Church Leadership and Family Conference.

      Download Media Toolkit Here

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      Speaker Info

      At Black Church Leadership and Family Conference, you’ll enjoy preaching and worship from noteworthy pastors and worship leaders, as well as leadership development classes taught by skilled practitioners.

      2024 Sample Program

      Check out the 2024 Program Book to see the variety of workshops and events being held each day.

      Speakers and Special Guests

      Greg Perkins portrait

      Greg Perkins

      Aoctavia Stewart Mille

      Aoctavia Stewart Miller

      Natasha Menifee

      Natasha Menifee

      Dr. D.Z. Cofield portrait

      Dr. D.Z. Cofield

      JJ Washington

      Glenn-Alan Shelton portrait

      Glenn-Alan Shelton

      Brenda Croston

      Brenda Croston

      Dr. Mark Croston

      Dr. Mark Croston

      Michael Pigg

      Michael Pigg

      Candace Croston

      Candace Croston

      James Thomas

      James Thomas

      Russell Andrews

      Russell Andrews

      Barry Calhoun

      Barry Calhoun

      Ashlin Jenkins

      Ashlin Jenkins

      Charles Grant

      Charles Grant

      Steve Acklin

      Steve Acklin

      Quintell Hill portrait

      Quintell Hill