July 20-24, 2009 • Ridgecrest, NC

Taking Up the Cross for Kingdom Living

We know that ministry can be exhausting, not only for those serving in the church but also their families. Allow your church to learn and train in harmony, all within a family atmosphere. Hear from Bible study and worship leaders and enjoy classes led by skilled practitioners from LifeWay Christian Resources, North American Mission Board, International Mission Board, and other agencies. Share ideas with leaders in other churches from across the country. Inspiring worship, insightful Bible studies, enriching prayer times, and nurturing fellowship are all signature characteristics of this annual event.

This conference is for anyone serving in the church

• Pastor
• Deacon
• Men's or Women's ministry leader
• Education minister
• Music leader
• Leader of adults, collegiate, youth, children, and preschoolers
• Missions and evangelism leader
• Ushers
• Church secretary, staff, and member

Bring the entire family! Activities for preschoolers, children, and youth assure that the whole family will have a great time of fun and spiritual growth.

Black Church Leadership & Family Conference Quick Links

• 2009 Class Grid (PDF)
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• Schedule
• Registration Information
• Activities for Children and Youth
• Continuing Education Units
• Location Information
• 2009 Postcard (PDF)

 

Evening Worship Choir

Be part of a multiple voice choir! There is no audition for the choir, the only requirement is that you love to sing and praise the Lord... and that you show up each day at 4:00 p.m. for rehearsal.

Activities for Children and Youth
accompanying parents attending Black Church Leadership and Family Conference

Children, Birth – Kindergarten
The Preschool Building is operated by the LifeWay Ridgecrest Conference Center for preschoolers, birth-kindergarten. Registration for this activity is Monday, 3:00-5:00 p.m. outside the mezzanine area at Pritchell Hall. The preschool staff is ready to receive children 15 minutes prior to conferences and requests that children are picked up within 15 minutes after the conferences and worship services end. This service is provided for your convenience. Please do not abuse this provision by leaving your children after the scheduled time.

Preschool Building Schedule
Monday, 6:45-9:00 p.m.
Tuesday-Thursday, 8:00 a.m.-12:00 noon, 1:30-4:00 p.m. and 6:45- 9:00 p.m.
Friday, 8:00-10:30 a.m..

 
Children, Grades 1-6
Day Camp is operated by the LifeWay Ridgecrest Conference Center for children grades 1-6. Registration for Day Camp is Monday, 3:00-5:00 p.m., outside the mezzanine area at Pricthell Hall. Day Camp children need ice cream money for one day of the week.

Day Camp Schedule
Monday,   -CLOSED-
Tuesday-Wednesday, 8:00 a.m.-12:00 noon, and 1:30-4:00 p.m.
Thursday, 8:00 a.m.-12:00 noon
Friday, 8:00-10:30 a.m.

On Tuesday and Wednesday, 2:40-3:40 p.m., and Thursday at 10:40-11:40 a.m., Gwen Williams leads children in a music choir time. This children’s choir performs on Thursday at 6:45 p.m. in Spilman Auditorium. Children are brought from Day Camp to rehearsals on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Day Camp is provided for your convenience. Please do not abuse this provision by leaving your children after the scheduled time.

 

 
Youth, Grades 7-12
The ZONE is a dynamic experience designed especially for teens, grades 7-12, who are attending with parents. Registration is on Monday, 3:00-5:00 p.m. in the mezzanine area at Pritchell Hall. The ZONE meets daily for classes and worship in Rhododendron. Each registered youth may participate and is given a schedule for their activities. Parents are given this schedule at the Parents’ Meeting.

 
Parents’ Meeting, Monday (7/20)
Parents of preschoolers (birth-5 yrs.) and children (grades 1-6) should attend the parents’ meeting at 6:20 p.m. in Spilman 2. Parents of youth (grades 7-12) should attend the ZONE meeting at 6:20 p.m. in Rhododendron 2. There is no cost for these activities for preschoolers, children, and youth who are registered for Black Church Leadership and Family Conference. Please register your children for the week before registering for these activities.

The 2009 Black Church Leadership and Family Conference is sponsored in partnership with the North American Mission Board, the Woman’s Missionary Union, the Annuity Board, and the International Mission Board of the Southern Baptist Convention.