The Covenant Family Conference 2010
July 19 - 23

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.

Register Online for 2010 Covenant Family
 


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Speakers

Dr. Jimmy Agan is an Associate Professor of New Testament and Director of Homiletics at Covenant Theological Seminary. He and his wife Tricia have four children: Sarah Elizabeth (14), Caroline (12), Patrick (10), and Abby (9). Jimmy served as senior pastor of Clemson Presbyterian Church for 4 years before joining the faculty at Covenant Seminary. When he isn't teaching homiletics and New Testament, Jimmy loves to run. His next half marathon will be in January 2010. You can read more about Dr. Agan and his professional work here.

Dr. George W. Robertson is currently the Senior Pastor of the First Presbyterian Church of Augusta, Georgia, where he has served since July, 2005. He ministered for 15 years at Covenant Presbyterian Church of St. Louis, MO. Dr. Robertson currently serves as Adjunct Professor of Worship and Preaching at Erskine Theological Seminary. He is the author, along with Mary Beth McGreevy, of several Bible studies including Deuteronomy—More Grace, More Love: Living in Covenant with God, published by Christian Education and Publications. He and his wife, Jackie, are the parents of Taylor, Abbey, Anna and Caroline. Together they involve all things outdoors.

Music Leader

Matt Brown is an Admissions Representative at Covenant College in Lookout Mountain, GA, where he recently finished with a major in history. While at Covenant he served as a chapel music leader as well as participating in a music ministry internship with North Shore Fellowship in Chattanooga, TN. Through North Shore, Covenant and MTW he has gone to Dublin, Ireland a number of times since summer 2006 to help with Abbey Presbyterian's ministry to artists and musicians near Parnell Square. He is originally from Quarryville, Pennsylvania, and in addition to spending time with his brother and sister (both current students at Covenant) he will be spending much of the rest of 2009 and 2010 promoting his band Third Lobby's recently released EP, Subtlety. Dave Hess and David Henry, both Covenant music alums, will be joining him in leading worship. Matt, Dave and David were part of the musical team that went to Dublin for Christmas 2007 and have since continued to be involved with music ministry at North Shore. Matt’s band, Third Lobby, has also gone to Ireland as well as having toured around the states. Their third album, entitled Subtlety, was released this past summer and can be listened to in its entirety on their website, www.thirdlobby.com
 

When
Registration begins at 2:00 p.m., Monday, July 19. The conference ends after breakfast on Friday, July 23.

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, 2010) -$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

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

Directions: Detailed directions will be provided to all registrants.

Directions to Ridge Haven