Opening Concert by Endless Highway

Endless Highway is a family group made up of Jason and Vanessa Griggs and their two children, Jay and Allison. The group has consistently placed singles in the Top 40 Gospel Music charts and is currently opening for Mark Lowry. Endless Highway is a regular featured artist on the National Quartet Convention main stage, at the Ark Encounter, and through other national concert promotions. They have also appeared on the Daystar Television Network, 3ABN, and Gospel Music USA.

Blending Southern Gospel, Bluegrass Gospel, and acoustic music, Endless Highway delivers concerts that range from beloved hymns to energetic bluegrass favorites. Their performances combine live instrumentation and vocal-driven arrangements, creating an engaging experience for audiences of all ages. While the group brings warmth and joy to every appearance, their mission remains focused on exalting Christ, strengthening the church, and sharing the gospel.

Endless Highway will be performing on Saturday, March 7, at 7:00 p.m. at the Village Church. Tickets are $10 for ACV members and staff and Winter Retreat registrants, and $15 for the general public. 

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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