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LifeWay Ridgecrest Conference Center Mission Statement
"As God works through us, we will help people and churches know Jesus Christ and seek His kingdom by providing the best conference center environment for experiencing spiritual transformation and renewal."

Guidelines We Ask of Our Guests
LifeWay Ridgecrest Conference Center strives to be Christ-honoring in all activities. Guests are asked to assist and respect this mission by conducting themselves in a manner that would be pleasing unto God at all times. In keeping with our mission, the following standards help to assure the comfort of our guests: Alcoholic beverages, illegal drugs, firearms, and fireworks are not permitted anywhere on the grounds. This Conference Center is a tobacco-free environment. Immodest clothing, distasteful monograms, bare feet in public areas, or any extreme style of dress is prohibited. Pets are not permitted in this Conference Center facility. As a courtesy to all guests, please observe quiet hours from 11:30 PM to 6:30 am.

Preservation of Religious Voice and Rights
LifeWay Ridgecrest Conference Center is a facility owned and operated by LifeWay Christian Resources, and was created predominately for LifeWay and other Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) ministries. Thus, in addition to the above standards designed chiefly to protect the peace and enjoyment of all our guests, LifeWay also imposes religious standards based on the religious faith, purpose, and mission of the SBC, as reflected in the current Baptist Faith & Message (available upon request or by visiting SBC’s website at www.sbc.net/). Enforcing these religious standards helps to insure that no activities or views expressed by or through groups using LifeWay’s facilities interfere with the ability of LifeWay, or this Conference Center to speak with one religious voice and promote one religious message consistent with the published views of the SBC. Accordingly, users or guests of this Conference Center facility must not engage in activities, or publicly declare views while using the facility, which are contrary to these religious standards as determined by LifeWay.

Testimonies From Our Guests
The following are quotes taken from Ridgecrest’s online satisfaction surveys.

“Ridgecrest will always hold a special place in my heart!  May the Lord continue to bless your work.”

“Our time at Ridgecrest is spiritually uplifting for the whole family. Last year my teenage grandson accepted the Lord Jesus Christ as his Savior. When we came home he was baptized and has faithfully been serving the Lord since.”

“It just seems that we get in a routine and forget why we are doing the things that we do. With each trip I have been able to rekindle my relationship with God and remember that I do these things for Him.”

“Keep doing the Pastor Getaway. It was great for my wife and I to truly get away. To study and plan and enjoy the scenic setting of Ridgecrest.”

“My husband enjoyed the Prayer Garden. He said he had never felt so close to God as when he had his prayer time early in the morning there.”

“Every visit I’ve made to Ridgecrest has been a true mountaintop experience where God has met me and openly enriched my time with a true spiritual experience.”

“God spoke to me and I surrendered my life to Him in full time ministry.”

“A very blessed place altogether. Ridgecrest helps to focus on the things that are important.”

“While staying at Ridgecrest for a few nights in July 2003, I had a very exciting experience. I was walking around the lake trail and stopped at one of the decks that was near a waterfall. I sat down and opened my Bible. The first verse I read when I opened it was Psalm 42:7. Coincidence? No, this was a confirmation of the presence and love of God in my life. This is indeed a holy place.”

“My son (9 years old) and I enjoyed walking around the prayer garden, playing putt-putt and driving to the Royal Gorge overlook. Later that evening, he prayed to receive Christ. A decision that has been building for a couple of years was nailed down at Ridgecrest!”