1 Peter - Stand Strong

September 11-13, 2025

Individual Registration: $225

Father & Son (14-18 Years old) Registration: $337

Check-in at Ridgecrest begins at 4:00 PM on Thursday with the first session in the evening. The registration cost includes lodging (with a roommate) at Ridgecrest, breakfast on Friday and Saturday, and retreat materials. Lunch and dinner on Friday and Saturday are NOT included.

Registration deadline is August 17.

All registrants are responsible for their own transportation. We will have very limited seating available in a church van.

An optional round of golf at Black Mountain Golf Course will be available on Friday, September 12 for $44 per person (payable when you register for the retreat). All other outings will be pay on-site. Correspondence will be sent out once the event has been confirmed.


Meet Our Speaker

Daniel Ritchie was born without arms but God is being glorified in Daniel’s difference and has given him a thriving life. He has adapted to a world made for people with arms by using his feet to do everything others do with their hands. From writing, eating and driving all the way to hunting and fishing - “I can’t” is not in his vocabulary. 

With 23 years of professional speaking experience and as he speaks to more than 200,000 people every year, he shares a message of hope and strength that can come even in the most difficult circumstances imaginable. Daniel connects to audiences in a powerfully motivational, yet down to earth way of communicating. He has spoken for churches, public and private schools, conferences, universities, corporations and professional sports teams.

He has authored two books, My Affliction For His Glory and Endure and his writing has been featured by Fox News, The Gospel Coalition, Focus on the Family, Desiring God, and Church Leaders among others. He has appeared on national television programs like The Story with Martha MacCallum, The 700 Club and The Encouraging Word.

He is a husband to Heather and Daddy to two amazing kids. He loves family pizza night, traveling, being outdoors, football and the beach.