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.
August 11-13 (give or take a few days) the Ridgecrest Conference Center came to life for 100 couples attending the 3rd NACC Minister & Spouse Retreat.
Led by Co-Chairs Steve and Lisa Sams and featuring Special Guests Debra & Daniel Smith, 2 or More, the Center Pointe Christian Church (West Chester, OH) worship team, and Mark Lowry & Stan Whitmire, ministry couples laughed, cried, sang, and hung out with friends, old and new.
Mountain thunderstorms, tons of good food, miniature golf, hiking, shopping, relaxing and encounters with a live bear cub highlighted our time together. Following are picture albums of our time. Enjoy.
On behalf of all the attendees, The NACC would like to thank Clifton McLawhorn for sharing his gift of photography with all of us. We are indebted to your generosity. Likewise we'd like to thank Clifton's wife, Margaret for sharing Clifton with us.