Kent Barnes

The Mountain, the Man and the Dream: the Story of the Ridgecrest Conference Center Kent Barnes

'The Mountain, The Man andthe Dream' is the story of a very special place in the mountains of NorthCarolina.¿ It was envisioned as a meetingplace for the Southern Baptists.¿ Overthe years, it became a meeting place for all Christians. The Ridgecrest Conference Centeris located 18 miles East of Asheville, North Carolina.¿ It is situated in the Blue Ridge Mountains onthe continental divide, but Ridgecrest is not just a place.¿ It is more of an experience, a fellowshipwith God.¿ It is God's mountain.¿ Those who visit Ridgecrest with an open heartwill experience God's presence, commune with other Christians and feel His handin their lives. History is a visible account ofpeople and buildings.¿ Church historyhowever, shows how God works with people to accomplish His will.¿ This book show's God's active role in thedevelopment and growth in the place called "Ridgecrest.'The year 2007 marks the onehundredth anniversary of the Ridgecrest Conference Center. This is a fascinating story withmany different people working to overcome innumerable obstacles to make a dreamcome true.¿ This book is for everyone wholoves an interesting story about a real place and real people overcoming obstaclesto make something happen.