Adult Events

Road Scholar participants come to Montreat from every walk of life to learn together, to exchange ideas, and to explore the world.

Education for leading a congregation and faith community in transition

One thing is clear: congregations need tools for unlocking their power to make a difference in their communities. In a polarized, pandemic-ridden, war-worried culture, a sharp focus borne out of deep community listening can shift a congregation into thriving.

For church professionals and lay people, Columbia’s Center for Lifelong Learning provides non-degree courses and events—opportunities to learn with and from others for faithful discipleship.

The Wee Kirk conference aspires to provide Christ-centered opportunities for inspiration, encouragement, and community among leaders of small membership churches so they can do the same in their congregations and regions.

Gain insight into ways of moving members of a congregation toward a healthy and faithful life together.

Spend an evening with Celtic teacher, author, and creator of the School of Earth and Soul.

John Philip Newell will offer The School of Earth & Soul (formerly known as the School of Celtic Consciousness) at Montreat Conference Center this fall.

Evangelism is all about releasing people to go where Jesus goes and to do what Jesus does. There is no better time in the context of our world for us to be the hands, feet, and voice of Jesus.

The Manna Retreat is three days, 100 young adults, one old hotel, and ten small groups dedicated to creating deeper faith and deeper relationships. If your faith could use a deep laugh, if your heart could use some new friendships, or if your body could use a place to belong, then this is for you.

Explore the challenges of leadership in this time and place as a way to critically reflect as well explore tangible practices aimed at building capacity and endurance.

Road Scholar participants come to Montreat from every walk of life to learn together, to exchange ideas, and to explore the world.

Discovering Renewal will focus on seeking respite in everyday experiences.

For church professionals and lay people, Columbia’s Center for Lifelong Learning provides non-degree courses and events—opportunities to learn with and from others for faithful discipleship.

ARW is a week long experiential opportunity to participate in recreation, worship, community, creativity and the arts.

Explore opportunities for vital worship experiences and enriching the liturgical life of the local church.

Explore opportunities for vital worship experiences and enriching the liturgical life of the local church.