Winter Retreat 2026

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Opening Concert by Endless Highway

Endless Highway is a family comprised of Jason & Vanessa Griggs and their two children, Jay & Allison. Endless Highway continually has singles on the Top 40 Gospel Music Charts. They are currently opening for Christian comedian/singer Mark Lowry. They are a regular featured artist on the National Quartet Convention Main Stage, The Ark Encounter, and other National Concert Promotions. They have appeared on the Daystar Television Network, 3ABN, and on Gospel Music USA. 

Endless Highway offers a blend of Southern Gospel, Bluegrass Gospel, Acapella, and Acoustic Music. Whether it be a time tested hymn of the church, a spirited acapella song, or a toe tapping bluegrass song, Endless Highway will offer something to please every concert attendee. Attendees are sure to enjoy a mix of live instrumentation, pure acapella music, and tracks accompanied by Endless Highway's vocals. Endless Highway loves to have fun while ministering, but make no mistake, their goal is to exalt Christ, edify the church, and evangelize the lost. They will be performing on Saturday, March 7 at 7:00 pm at The Village Church. Tickets are $26 per person, $18 for ACV members and staff, $10 for students. 

Adrian Dixon 2023

Adrian Dixon, Keynote Speaker and Bible Teacher

Adrian is the Founding/Lead Pastor of Northside Community Church. In this role, Adrian is responsible for the overall preaching and teaching ministry at Northside. He also provides ministry oversight for all staff. In addition to his role at Northside, he is also the full-time Director of Chaplain Services & Education at Duke Raleigh & Duke Regional Hospitals. He has worked for the Duke University Health System since 2003. Adrian was raised in the Raleigh area and has earned degrees from Campbell University, Duke University and Virginia Theological Seminary.

Adrian is married to Shoshannah and together they have three children. He's a fan of the NC State Wolfpack and loves Cincinnati Reds baseball.

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Closing Concert by Willing Heart, Monday Night


Willing Heart is a trio of Laurie Kelly, Joey Gore, and Gail Heath, who are part of the Wilmington Celebration Choir from Wilmington, NC, and tour on their own throughout the United States. 

They will close out the Retreat with a concert on Monday, March 10 at 7:00 pm at The Village Church. Tickets are $26 per person, $18 for ACV members and staff, and $10 for students. 

Winter Retreat 2026 Schedule of Events

Events marked with * require tickets. Please click the buttons below to purchase yours. All other events are available at no charge. 

Saturday, March 7, 2026

  • Italian Buffet Dinner*, 5:30 pm - Rumph Dining Room
  • Endless Highway Concert*, 7:00 pm - The Village Church

 

Sunday, March 8, 2026

  • Morning Worship with Rev. Dixon, 10 am - Sawmill/Depot Room
  • Sunday Lunch Buffet*, 11am-1 pm - Rumph Dining Room
  • Afternoon activities available - see program
  • Evening Worship with Rev. Dixon, 6 pm - The Village Church
  • Complimentary Ice Cream Social, 7 pm - Phillips Center

Monday, March 9, 2026

  • Bible Study with Rev. Dixon, 9 am - Sawmill/Depot Room
  • Workshop, 10:30 am - Sawmill/Depot Room
  • Afternoon activities available - see program
  • Willing Heart Concert*, 7 pm - The Village Church
  • Refreshments following the concert - Rumph Dining Room

 

Tuesday, March 10, 2026

  • Bible Study with Rev. Dixon, 9 am - Sawmill/Depot Room
  • Workshop, 10:30 am - Sawmill/Depot Room
  • Afternoon activities available - see program