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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
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.
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!
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.
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.
Woman 2 Woman
Strengthening Leadership
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.
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)
Alumni Reunion
Black Church Leadership and Family Conference is the perfect time to reconnect with old friends and share your spiritual journey.
Sponsors & Exhibitor Opportunities
We would love for your company, organization, or ministry to partner with us!
Social Media Toolkit
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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
Aoctavia Stewart
Natasha Menifee
JJ Washington
Glenn-Alan Shelton
Brenda Croston
Mark Croston
Michael Pigg
Candace Croston
James Thomas
Russell Andrews
Barry Calhoun
Ashlin Jenkins
Charles Grant
Steve Acklin
Quintell Hill
AJ Watts
Andre Rogers
Andrea Lennon
Bartholomew Orr
Breonus Mitchell
Chris Waters
Colin Pugh
Dewayne Rembert
Dithson Noel
Jasper Paul Taylor
Jeffery Singletary
Joel Rister
Jordan McGowen
Joseph Dicks
Joy Pigg
Justin Lester
Ken Braddy
Ken Weathersby
Kerwin Lee
Kim Hardy
Kim Coleman
Maliek Blade
Marc Lavarin
NaJarri Whitehead
RaShan Frost
Stefany Spencer
Stephanie Newton
Brian Kennedy
