Nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains, just north of Asheville, North Carolina, rests the tranquil LifeWay® Ridgecrest Conference Center. Natural stone building and thick mountain laurel create a restful charm throughout the campus.
The sunrises are spectacular, with ambient colors reflecting off the mountain mist.
The Ridgecrest campus offers an abundance of recreational opportunities including tennis, volley ball, basketball and miniature golf.
$325 per couple covers it all!
Program, housing and conference meals are included.
You can visit the Ridgecrest website to see the beautiful accommodations,
exciting area attractions and much more.
Come Early and Stay Late! Special "VALUE" Rate until August 1, 2009
Join the Fun! Spend Tuesday morning with other retreat couples at the Pre-Conference Garden Market and Craft Adventure. Visit the North Carolina Arboretum, the Farmers Market, and the Blue Ridge Parkway Folk Art Center. Transportation provided. Go to Go to 
www.accentsonasheville.com to sign up. Use key code NACC.
NEW! Special $39 Accommodation Rate for additional nights. This rate is retroactive to all currently registered attendees. This special rate is applicable to all registrations that occur prior to August 1, 2009. Many thanks to our partners at LifeWay Ridgecrest for this special offer.
Check out the complete retreat schedule.
Program Information
The 2009 keynote speakers are the authors of Romancing Your Husband and Romancing Your Wife. Debra White Smith and her husband, Daniel, offer biblical wisdom and practical advice that will mentally, emotionally and physically improve your romantic relationship.
Special Guests
Mark Lowry and Stan Whitmore
Christian comic Mark Lowry keeps the jokes clean—and the audience in stitches—in his rollicking stand-up performance that takes aim at everything from Tinseltown to "that old-time religion."
Special guest Stan Whitmore joins the funnyman on stage for a memorable show that’s equal parts laugh-out-loud comedy and catchy songs.
2 or More
2 or More utilizes fun styles, tight harmonies, and and a fresh sound to draw people closer to Christ. They are known as a group with a friendly, open spirit and an incredible passion for God!
They combine up-beat songs of praise, passionate and lyrical ballads, and popular worship music in order to bring others into God's presence.
NACC is excited to welcome 2 or More back to the Minister & Spouse Retreat!
Other program highlights include humorous and inspiring testimonies, panel discussions, and opportunities for those who desire to talk with counselors about ministry-related issues. In addition, the 2009 NACC Minister & Spouse Retreat presents the Pre-Conference Couples Adventure and NACC Sweetheart Banquet.
Recommendations
[2007] was our first Minister & Spouse Retreat. Our elders surprised us by encouraging us to attend. It was a very refreshing experience, one we took advantage of. We saw ministry friends we had not seen in years. We made new friends we hope to see again at the next retreat. We appreciate our elders, the NACC and all involved in making this time possible.
Dwight and Jo Shaffer, Blountville, TN