The Covenant Family Conference July 20- 24 2009

Co-Sponsored by
Covenant Theological Seminary and
Ridge Haven Conference and Retreat Center

Building Families God's Way

In the tradition of our Bible-centered and Reformed conferences, Covenant Seminary and Ridge Haven jointly present the Covenant Family Conference. In the context of a family vacation and relaxing atmosphere and schedule, this conference provides an opportunity for covenant families, both parents and children, to explore God's gracious covenant and what it means for daily living and for today's families.

2009 Covenant Family Flyer

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Speakers

Dr. Mike Williams

Dr. Donald Guthrie

Covenant Theological Seminary Professor of Systematic Theology

BA , Calvin College; MTS, Harvard Divinity School; PhD, St. Michael’s College, University of Toronto; MDiv, Grand Rapids Baptist Seminary.

Dr. Williams has been a faculty member of Covenant since 1996. He co-authored Why I Am Not an Arminian, and his work, Far as the Curse is Found: The Covenant Story of Redemption, was released in 2005. Dr. Williams is particularly interested in the integration of biblical studies, hermeneutics, cultural engagement, and is currently researching heaven and its relationship to Christian eschatology and doctrinal formation.

Covenant Theological Seminary Associate Professor of Educational Ministries

B.A., Grove City College; M.Div., Trinity Evangelical Divinity School; M.A., Indiana University of Pennsylvania; Ed.D., University of Georgia.

Before coming to Covenant in 1998, Dr. Guthrie worked with the campus ministry Coalition for Christian Outreach, served in various roles in local churches and taught at Reformed Presbyterian Theological Seminary and Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. At Covenant, he has developed programs in field education, Christian Education, and Youth Ministry. Dr. Guthrie is the author of a number of articles concerning adult and continuing education, and is in demand as a consultant in these areas.

When
Registration begins at 2:00 p.m., Monday, July 20. The conference ends after breakfast on Friday, July 24.

Conference Costs: The registration fee is not refundable and does NOT include meals and accommodations. The meal costs are per person for the entire conference. Individual meals may be purchased for those not staying overnight if notice of intention is given during registration. Room costs are for the entire conference. All motel rooms have a private bath, air conditioning, and linens.

Registration Fees
Single	$55.00
Couple	$110.00
Family of 3 or 4	$170.00
Family of 5 or more	$225.00
Accommodations
Averett - 2 Double Beds	$300.00
Averett - 1 Double & Bunk	$300.00
Azalea - 1 Double	$248.00
Azalea - Twin/King	$248.00
Azalea - 2 Doubles & Bunk	$312.00
Laurel or Cassels - 1 Double	$212.00
Laurel or Cassels - 2 Twins	$212.00
Meals
Ages 12 - Adult	$100.00
Ages 6 - 11	$68.00
Ages 2 - 5	$55.00
Possible Discounts
Early Registration (before June 13, 2009)	-$20.00
First Time Attendee	-$25.00
Averett Adjoining Rooms	-$150.00
Laurel/Cassels Adjoining Rooms	-$106.00

Schedule for the Conference

Child Care & Children's Program
During the main sessions child care is provided for infants and toddlers through age four. Separate activities and age-appropriate worship and Bible teaching are provided for children ages 5 through junior high school.

Recreation and Activities

u	Swimming Pools*
u	Hiking*
u	High Ropes Course*
u	Low Ropes Course*
u	Climbing Wall*
u	Mountain Biking*
u	Tubing the French Broad River
u	Whitewater Rafting (extra charge)
u	Blue Ridge Parkway Trip
u	Canoeing or Kayaking (extra charge)
u	Horse Back Riding (extra charge)
u	Tennis*
u	Golf nearby (extra charge)
u	Biltmore House Tour (extra charge)
u	Playing in the Creeks*
u	Mud Pit Games*
u	Waterfall Tour
u	Shopping Nearby
u	Ping Pong and other games*
u	Soccer and other field games*
u	Special evening activities and refreshments after worship*
* on site

Directions: Detailed directions will be provided to all registrants.

Directions to Ridge Haven