For those flying:

• Please fly into the Asheville Regional Airport (AVL). TeenPact will not be picking up from or dropping off to any other airports.
• Please arrive before 4:00 p.m. Monday, January 12, 2026. The first airport run will occur in the afternoon. You are welcome to fly in earlier in the day, but please note that that may necessitate you waiting in the airport for a while.
• Plan on departing out of the Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) after 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 17, 2026. All flying staff will be dropped off at the airport by 9:00 am.
• TeenPact staff will meet you at passenger pickup; wear a TeenPact shirt to help us find you! We will deliver you back to your ticketing counter when you depart.

NOTE: If you do not have your flight information when you register, please contact our office with those details as soon as you’re able.

For those driving:

• Please plan to arrive between 3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. on Monday, January 12, 2026.
• Please plan on leaving between 7:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 17, 2026.
• Make sure to enter your travel information when you register online.
• If you’re interested in organizing a carpool, let us know.

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Staff Training is held at Ridgecrest Conference Center in Ridgecrest, North Carolina. Click here to read more about the property. This location provides us with ample space to prepare for the season in the classroom and our personal times with the Lord. All staff will be placed in hotel-style rooms with other staffers and interns of the same gender. Each room has a private bathroom. Bedding and towels will be provided.

RIDGEcrest conference center

1 Ridgecrest Drive, Ridgecrest, NC 28770

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• Bible, notebook, and pen – We will be doing a lot of note-taking, so plan accordingly.
• Umbrella – There is some outdoor walking between the dorms and sessions, so be prepared!
• Jacket – Due to cold winter temperatures, we also recommend bringing a warm jacket.
• Toiletries – Bring full toiletries (shampoo, body wash, etc.)
• Alumni Homework – We will be asking all staff to complete this year’s Alumni Track.  Please bring your essays as we will go over the Alumni track during the week.
• Cash for the TeenPact Store – New exclusive TeenPact swag and special sales are coming to the Staff Training Store.
• Laptop/Tablet – We recommend that you bring a device to access the Staff Drive. If unable to bring a device, please bring printed copies of the materials for use throughout the training.

Staff Training attire is TeenPact Casual.

Check the Dress Code for up to date details on what to bring. Remember, you’re Staff now so make the effort to dress accordingly!

Review the Dress Code

We ask that all staff complete the 2026 Alumni Track homework, which will be available starting September 1st. Please remember to bring your essays with you, as we will be reviewing the Alumni Track together during the week.

Download the Alumni Homework

Parents and other adult chaperones play a big role at TeenPact events, and we love having you involved! If you are a parent interested in attending Staff Training alongside your Staffer, we’d love to hear from you. Chaperone sessions led by TeenPact employees are also available throughout the week to encourage and equip you.

To sign up or express your interest, please email us at [email protected].