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august 17-21, 2026 | ridgecrest conference center, ridgecrest, NC

Triennial Convention

Press On: The Story Isn't Over

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Come join us

Make plans to join us in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains for the Triennial Convention where Advent Christians will convene for denominational business, worship, workshops and fellowship.

$200 + room and meals (see below)

*Church or conference clerk delegate registration below.

Keynote Speakers

Mike Alix

Mike Alix

Mike Alix is leadership development director for Advent Christian General Conference. He lives in Concord, N.C. with his wife and three sons. He pastored in Maine for 13+ years. He earned a B.S. from Nyack College and an MDiv from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary.

Daniel Karl

Daniel Karl

Daniel Karl and his wife Danielle have four children and reside in Clayton, N.C., where he serves as the lead pastor of Redemption Comm. Church. Daniel attended the Berkshire Institute for Christian Studies, Lancaster Bible College (BA) and Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary (MA).

Matt Rice

Matthew Rice

Matthew Rice serves as pastor of Dulin’s Grove ACC in Charlotte, N.C. and as the Year Two Coordinator for the Ministry Training Institute. He is a graduate of the Berkshire Institute for Christian Studies and Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. Matt and his wife Jessica love parenting their daughter Nelda.

John Gallagher

John Gallagher

John Gallagher has served as president of ACGC since 2020, after serving as recording secretary for the Executive Council. He has also served as Southern Region president, and president of three conferences. He pastored churches in six states. He and his wife Joy live in Kingsport, Tenn.

Meals + Lodging

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Enjoy conference meals in the newly renovated dining room. When booking your room at Ridgecrest, choose between a breakfast/lunch/dinner plan or opt for just lunch/dinner.

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Book your stay in Mountain Laurel East or West and experience a restful stay. There are a limited number of handicap rooms available upon request. If you’d rather not book online or have questions, call Ridgecrest at (828) 669.8022.

If staying off-site, attendees must still contact Ridgecrest to purchase an event pass.

Church & Conference Delegate Registration

Please submit all delegate names at one time by completing the mailed paper form or by using this online link. Each delegate must also be a paid registrant to the convention and register separately at Ridgecrest even if not staying on-site. Deadline for delegate registration is July 15. There will be no day-of registrations.