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BILLY GRAHAM TRAINING CENTER AT THE COVE ASHEVILLE, N.C. COME AWAY AND FEEL THE POWER OF GOD’S PRESENCE PROGRAM GUIDE 2021 “Truly, the Lord is in this place … come and see what God will do for you.” —BILLY GRAHAM TRAINING CENTER AT THE COVE GUEST TABLE OF CONTENTS An Evening at The Cove ...................22 Christmas at The Cove ......................22 Guest Group Events .........................27 Men’s Retreat ....................................... 15 Ministry Calendar at a Glance ... 12 Pastor Renewal Retreats ...............20 Personal Spiritual Retreats ..........22 Registration Information ..............24 Seminars ................................................14 Senior Adult Events ......................... 21 Tours of the Billy Graham Training Center at The Cove .......23 Women’s Events .................................23 COME, DRAW NEAR TO GOD For more than 30 years, guests who have visited the Billy Graham Training Center at The Cove have said the same thing over and over—that their time here allowed them to feel God’s presence, hear His voice, and be refreshed by His Word. That’s exactly what Billy and Ruth Graham had in mind when they founded the Billy Graham Training Center at The Cove in 1988. Billy used four words to describe his vision for the mountaintop retreat: impact, intercession, instruction, and inspiration. Ruth also summed up her hopes and prayers for the Billy Graham Training Center at The Cove in four words: retreat, relaxation, rest, and renewal. “It is our prayer that this will be a place where people leave behind the pressures and distractions of life and focus on God and His Word,” they said. No matter what you’re facing, we want to give you the opportunity to draw closer to God during a visit to the Billy Graham Training Center at The Cove. “Come with me … to a quiet place and get some rest.” —MARK 6:31, NIV SPEND DEDICATED TIME WITH THE SAVIOR “Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you” (James 4:8, ESV). What a wonderful promise from God’s Word— and the heart behind everything we do at the Billy Graham Training Center at The Cove. From the very beginning, my grandparents wanted the Billy Graham Training Center at The Cove to be a place where men and women could seek the Lord’s presence, wisdom, and strength. Everything here—from the comfortable inns, secluded walking trails, and chef-prepared meals—is designed to help you leave behind the stress of everyday life and focus wholeheartedly on your relationship with Jesus Christ. So many people have told us their time here helped them seek God—and hear from Him—in a way they’d never experienced before. It’s my prayer that you, too, will find the joy of His presence here. When you visit, we trust you’ll be renewed by the study of God’s Word, meaningful worship, and friendly fellowship with other believers. WILL GRAHAM Executive Director, Billy Graham Training Center at The Cove “The Lord gives His people strength; the Lord blesses His people with peace.” —PSALM 29:11, HCSB FIND STRENGTH IN GOD’S PRESENCE AND WISDOM IN HIS WORD The Bible is filled with story after story about the power of God’s presence—from Moses’ encounter with the burning bush to Jesus slipping away to pray alone during His time on earth. There’s simply nothing like dedicated time spent with the Lord. At the Billy Graham Training Center at The Cove, everything is designed to help you experience God’s presence in a tangible way. Seminars led by gifted Bible teachers give you the opportunity to deepen your understanding of Scripture, while Personal Spiritual Retreats invite you to enjoy self-guided study and reflection. Whether you come alone, with a spouse, or in a group, this mountaintop retreat offers countless opportunities to “seek the Lord and … seek his presence” (Psalm 105:4, ESV). I hope you’ll come experience the Billy Graham Training Center at The Cove for yourself—and that you’ll leave changed by your time here with the Savior. FRANKLIN GRAHAM President, Billy Graham Evangelistic Association REFLECTIONS FROM THE BILLY GRAHAM TRAINING CENTER AT THE COVE “We were very, very low in ministry, to the point of quitting for good. We’ve been discouraged and deeply hurt, but this weekend has been a light in darkness for us. The Lord restored our souls and … used this time to confirm what He wants for us and give us strength.” —Simon and Alyssa,* Kentucky “As a full-time caregiver of my parents, I carry a lot of stress but oh, when I pulled onto the property, God started taking everything from me! It brought me to tears!” —Linda,* Louisiana “It was so refreshing to be able to come to a beautiful place and rest without guilt. We loved learning about how to honor the Lord and love each other better through our marriage. This weekend has been a gift we will treasure!” —Mike and Jen,* North Carolina “The atmosphere is so calm and serene, offering such peace that all you want to do is talk aloud to God and still hear Him and feel His arms around you.” —Alex,* Texas * Names are changed to protect the privacy of our guests. 2021 MINISTRY CALENDAR AT A GLANCE 2021 MINISTRY CALENDAR AT A GLANCE DATE SPEAKER/ARTIST TITLE PAGE DATE SPEAKER/ARTIST TITLE PAGE Jan. 12–Feb. 23 Patty Stump Women’s Bible Study—Defining Moments: Step Up, 23 Aug. 1 Annie Moses Band An Evening at The Cove 22 Stand Firm, and Stay Focused (Tuesday Mornings) Aug. 6–8 Will Graham Exits and Entries: Life, Death, and Exit 17 Jan. 12–Feb. 23 Kendra Graham Women’s Bible Study—#UNRESTRAINED Part 2 23 JANUARY (Tuesday Evenings) Aug. 16–18 Mel Blackaby SeniorCelebration—The Uncomfortable Will of God: 21 Trusting His Plan and Resting in His Power Feb. 12–14 Chip Ingram Military Marriage Retreat—Four Biblical Skills 14 Aug. 18–20 Jim Henry Power Living for Today and Last Days 17 Great Marriages Have in Common Aug. 20–22 Anne Graham Lotz Leaving a Godly Legacy 17 FEBRUARY Feb. 14 Brandon Heath An Evening at The Cove 22 AUGUST with Rachel-Ruth Wright March 11 The Collingsworth Family An Evening at The Cove 22 Aug. 23–25 David Arthur The Kingdom of God: A Study of Matthew 13 18 March 12–14 Will Graham Exits and Entries: Life, Death, and Exit 14 Aug. 25–27 Lee Strobel Stronger Salt, Brighter Light 18 March 15–17 Thom S. Rainer Pastor Renewal Retreat—Ministry in a Land 20 Aug. 30–Sept. 1 Chip Ingram Pastor Renewal Retreat—Teaching and 20 MARCH Where We’ve Never Been Before Preaching God’s Word: Next Steps to Becoming a High-Impact Communicator 14 Sept. 3–5 Chip Ingram Military Marriage Retreat—Four Challenges 18 April 7–9 Neil Anderson Discovering Peace: Resolving Personal 14 Great Marriages Have in Common and Spiritual Conflicts Sept. 5 Danny Gokey An Evening at The Cove 22 April 9–11 Tony Dungy and Men’s Retreat—Following Christ’s Example 15 James “J.B.” Brown Sept. 8–11 John Parrish 4-Day Guided Personal Spiritual Retreat 22 April 20–22 Ron Hutchcraft Hope When Your Heart is Breaking: The Choices 15 Sept. 15–17 Jerry Vines I’ve Got the Joy, Joy, Joy, Joy: Studies in 18 SEPTEMBER APRIL That Wound Us; The Wisdom That Heals Us the Book of Philippians April 25 David Phelps An Evening at The Cove 22 Sept. 20–24 Donald A. Carson Intensive Bible Training—How Great a Salvation: 18 April 26–28 Jim Cymbala Pastor Renewal Retreat—Life-Changing Leadership: 20 A Study in Hebrews Living and Preaching the Gospel of Grace Oct. 1–3 Chip Ingram I Choose Peace: How to Quiet Your Heart 18 May 10–12 David Bruce SeniorCelebration—Building a Lasting Legacy: 21 in the Chaos of Life Making the Rest of Your Life the Best of Your Life! Oct. 3 Fernando Ortega An Evening at The Cove 22 May 17–19 John Parrish 3-Day Guided Personal Spiritual Retreat 22 Oct. 4–6 Erwin Lutzer Pastor Renewal Retreat—Proclaiming 20 Truth in Today’s Angry World May 17–19 Richard Blackaby On the Move: How God Increases 15 MAY Your Spiritual Influence Oct. 6–8 Erwin Lutzer Faith at the Breaking Point: Lessons 19 May 23–28 Mark Yarbrough and Mark Bailey with Intensive Bible Training—The Greatest Story Ever Told 15 from the Lives of Biblical Heroes opening concert by Michael O’Brien OCTOBER Oct. 11 Glynn Bachelor and The Kingsmores SeniorSalt Impact Hymn Sing 21 May 28–30 Darren Thomas Military Marriage Retreat—Honor, Valor, and Sacrifice 15 Oct. 11–13 Joe Stowell Walking With the Messiah Through the Gospel of Mark 19 June 1–3 Ken Ham Thinking Foundationally 16 Oct. 18–20 John Parrish 3-Day Guided Personal Spiritual Retreat 22 June 4–6 Lisa Harper Women’s Seminar—Discovering God’s 23 Oct. 29–31 Skip Heitzig Romans 8: Christianity in a Nutshell 19 Extravagant Love in Scripture June 6 Jason Crabb An Evening at The Cove 22 Nov. 1–3 R. Albert Mohler, Jr. Pastor Renewal Retreat—In the Beginning Was 20 the Word: Christ Revealed in the Gospel of John 16 JUNE Nov. 3–5 Jonathan Falwell Going From Trials to Triumph 19 June 25–27 Alex McFarland Spiritual Awakening in Our Times: 16 Studies in the Book of Acts Nov. 5–7 Chaplain (LTC) Mark Winton Gold Star Wives Retreat— 19 Let Light Shine Out of Darkness June 30–July 2 Chip Ingram Pastor Renewal Retreat—Teaching and 20 NOVEMBER Preaching God’s Word: Next Steps to Nov.