Current Conferences
2009 Christian Life
July 4-7, 2009
“The Father’s Love” (I John 3:1)
See what love the Father has given us, that we should be called children of God; and that is what we are. The reason the world does not know us is that it did not know him. I John 3:1 NRSV
This popular renewal conference is attended by nearly 1,000 people annually. A ministry of inspirational speakers and seminar teachers; strong youth and children’s programs; and a variety of recreational opportunities for the entire family, it nurtures all – young or old, married or single – in their walk of faith.
Key Leaders

Alice Ridgill, Greenwood, SC, Evening Keynote Speaker
Alice serves as Campus Pastor at the Thornwell Home for Children in Clinton, SC, a ministry of the Presbyterian Church (USA). She works with more than 200 children and youth, including about 80 children in residence, and has been a featured speaker at several Presbyterians For Renewal conferences.

Kenneth Bailey, New Wilmington, PA, Morning Bible Teacher
Kenneth is a well-known New Testament scholar, specializing in Middle Eastern Christianity. The son of Presbyterian missionaries, his many writings have blessed the church by helping us see the teachings of Jesus through Middle Eastern eyes. His writings include Jesus Through Middle Eastern Eyes, Finding the Lost: Cultural Keys to Luke 15, and Poet and Peasant and Through Peasant Eyes.
Program Fee
- $100 – adults
- $50 – children/youth
- $60 – graduate students/seminarians
- $275 – family maximum
The above fees apply to registrations postmarked by May 31, 2009. Additional fees apply to those postmarked after that date.
Cost for Housing and Meals
Rates are per person and include all room and meal charges for the entire conference (Saturday supper-Tuesday lunch). No adjustments to package will be made except for extended stay. Meals for children ages 5-11: $46.44; under 5: no charge. No room charge for children under 12 years of age in the same room with parent(s).
Assembly Inn
- Single, Private Bath: $376.29
- Single, Connecting Bath: $315.45
- Double, Private Bath: $251.40 per person
- Double, Connecting Bath: $235.40 per person
Reserve housing online in Assembly Inn (available January 1, 2009)
Reserve housing online in the Montreat College Dormitories (available January 1, 2009)
Registration Information/Child Care

- For more information about this conference and to register, visit Christian Life Ministry at www.pfrenew.org.
- Questions? Contact Sarah Hill at clc@pfrenewal.org or call 804-353-4604.
- If you would like a brochure mailed to you via U.S. mail, please email carolo@montreat.org.
Programs for children and youth are included in the conference.
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