The Billy Graham Training Center at The Cove’s summer schedule offers events designed to deepen participants’ faith and strengthen their understanding of God’s Word.
This summer, The Cove features seminars and retreats with ministry leaders, authors, and teachers including Will Graham, Gary Hamrick, Alistair Begg, and more. Specialized programs include concert events, Intensive Bible Trainings for in-depth Bible study, a fully Spanish-language seminar, Pastor Renewal Retreats for those in church or pastoral leadership ministry and their spouses, and a Military Marriage Retreat for active-duty, reserve, and guard military members and their spouses. The Cove’s Bible study and seminar events are free of charge to attendees, but food, material, and lodging fees may apply.
Concerts
An Evening at The Cove concert events offer worship-filled evenings of music and fellowship, along with a buffet dinner. Overnight lodging is available for an additional fee.
- July 14: An Evening at The Cove with Michael Card (sold out, waitlist is available)
- Aug. 4: An Evening at The Cove with Point of Grace (sold out, waitlist is available)
Seminars
Seminars feature Bible teaching by respected Christian speakers and music led by gifted worship leaders.
- June 28-30: “God’s Commandments: Sanctuary for the Soul, Sanity, and Society” with Jim Henry
- July 12-14: “Salvation and the True Identity of Every Believer” with Alex McFarland (lodging is full, lodging waitlist is available)
- July 26-28: All Spanish-Speaking Seminar: “God’s Design for Family” with Sixto Porras
- Aug. 2-4: “The Ups and Downs of Life: Learning from David’s Example” with Will Graham (lodging is full, lodging waitlist is available)
- Aug. 9-11: “Practical Christian Living From Proverbs” with Gary Hamrick (sold out, waitlist is available)
- Aug. 12-14: Pastor Renewal Retreat: “Where Have All the Church Members Gone?” with Thom Rainer (lodging is full, lodging waitlist is available)
- Aug. 23-25: “Dealing with Unlovable People” with Steve Brown (lodging is full, lodging waitlist is available)
- Aug. 30-Sept. 1: Military Marriage Retreat: “Marriage Mandates – Serving Christ While Serving Our Country” with Michael Easley
Intensive Bible Trainings
Intensive Bible Trainings feature seminary-level instructions for in-depth understanding of sections or specific topics of the Bible.
- July 15-19: “The Four Voices of the Gospels” with Michael Card
- July 29-Aug. 2: “From Deliverance to Destiny: A Study in Psalms” with Philip Ryken
- Aug. 26-30: “A Little Patch of Grace” with Robert J. Morgan
Guided Personal Spiritual Retreat
Participants will experience a Personal Spiritual Retreat guided by a trained Cove staff member and enjoy community with a small group.
- July 29-Aug. 1: Guided Personal Spiritual Retreat with John Parrish
For more information about these, and other, events, view the complete events schedule online at thecove.org. Call (828) 771-4800 for the latest information on availability and pricing. The Cove also offers financial assistance for individuals.