About

Billy Graham Training Center

Early December heralds the Celebrators Classic Christmas held at the breathtaking Billy Graham Training Center at The Cove, where you will enrich your holiday season through worship and deeply personal explorations of the Christmas miracle, the birth of our Lord.

The well-appointed Billy Graham Retreat Center is an ideal facility for leaving your everyday cares at home, relaxing, and finding peaceful surroundings to bring your thoughts closer to God. Prepare your heart for the Christmas holidays with Phil Waldrep, David Crain, and our very special guest, George Beverly Shea accompanied by famed pianist, Kurt Kaiser!

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Guests

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  Phil Waldrep

  • Speaker » The Cove (Christmas and Spring)

  • Phil Waldrep is a popular Christian communicator and the host of the Living With Joy radio program and Celebrators conferences.

• George Beverly Shea

  • Concert Artist » The Cove (Christmas)

  • Besides his famous association with the Billy Graham Crusades, George Beverly Shea is noted for the simplicity of his faith and testimony. To him, compromise is unthinkable. All his life (102 years and counting) and work is aimed at telling "of the Christ who died for me."

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  Kurt Kaiser

  • Pianist » The Cove (Christmas)

  • Kurt Kaiser has appeared in concert with George Beverly Shea for more than thirty years. In addition to writing and recording music, he conducts choral workshops and performs solo concerts. Among his many honors, Kurt was inducted into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame in 2001.

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  David Crain

  • Worship Leader » The Cove (Christmas)

  • David ministers on stage as a worship leader across the United States. He has written music recorded by Shepherd Ministries and the Continental Singers. His songs range from contemporary worship to ballads. He is also known for humorous songs with pointed messages.

Schedule

All times are Eastern

6:00pm	Doors Open	Monday December 5, 2011
7:00pm	Phil Waldrep / David Crain
8:30pm	Adjourn
9:00am	Phil Waldrep / David Crain	Tuesday December 6, 2011
10:30am	Adjourn and Free Time
7:00pm	George Beverely Shea / Kurt Kaiser
8:30pm	Adjourn
9:00am	Phil Waldrep / David Crain		Wednesday December 7, 2011
11:00am	Adjourn

Prices

Conference Only Price
	Price
Admission Only	$219 per person		Price includes, per person: a $25 non-refundable deposit 5 meals
Standard Lodging Package
	Early Bird Price	Cost after September 7
4 per room	$289 per person	$299 per person	Each price includes, per person: a $25 non-refundable deposit admission to Celebrators lodging for 2 nights 5 meals
3 per room	$299 per person	$309 per person
2 per room	$319 per person	$329 per person
1 per room	$409 per person	$419 per person

FAQ

• Questions about Registration and Payment...

  • When does registration open?

    Registration for a location's event is available the first business day after the previous event in that location. That is, registration opens approximately one year before each event. Pre-registration is available to attendees wishing to register to attend next year's event in the same location.

  • May I register to attend a particular session or concert?

    Once registered, you may attend all or any session(s) for the event. We do not have pricing for individual sessions or concerts.

  • What is a group and group leader?

    A group is two or more people registering together. The group's information is kept together. This helps speed up check-in, reduces errors, and ensures that all members of the group are lodged at the same hotel (exceptions may occur when room availability is limited). Each group will designate a group leader who will be authorized to make changes and act as the contact person.

  • May I register as an individual instead of with a group?

    Yes. Individuals are welcome to come! However, if you are coming with others, to help speed up check-in, reduce errors, and ensure that all members of the group are lodged at the same hotel (exceptions may occur when room availability is limited) we recommend you register as a group.

  • Can I add to my group after I've registered?

    Yes, if space is available. If you have chosen a lodging option, you will need to contact us by phone (1-800-374-1550) to ensure availability of rooms.

  • I am mailing a check for my deposit, can you hold my space until you receive my check?

    We can only reserve space and/or hotel accommodations when deposits are received.

  • May I register at the door the day of the conference?

    If space is available, individuals may register and group leaders may add to their group at the door. However, if you group chose a lodging option, we can NOT add additional rooms at the door - there must be additional space available in your rooms, or you must provide your own lodging for the additional individuals. All registration fees must be paid in full before the event. Because our events often sell out, it is strongly recommended that you call us (1.800.374.1550) before departing to see if space is available.

  • Can I cancel some or all of my reservations?

    Yes, please send an email to reservations@philwaldrep.org or call 1-800-374-1550. If you are canceling before the Balance Due Date, your money will be refunded, minus the deposit. All deposits are non-refundable for any reason.

  • If I cancel part of the group, can I apply their deposits to the group balance?

    In order to accurately accommodate lodging and anticipated attendance, all deposits are non-refundable for any reason and therefore cannot be applied to the remaining balance.

  • What if I need to cancel after the balance due date?

    Refund Policy. If you believe your situation qualifies, please send written notice no more than 30 days after the event.

• Questions about Hotels and Lodging...

  • What do I do if someone in my group requires a handicap accessible room?

    Please contact our office for availability. Accessible lodging is limited and is subject to availability. We will try our best to work with the hotel to make sure that needs are met. Alternatively, you may wish to arrange your own lodging and register only for the event.

  • May I make special room requests?

    Yes. We send the room requests to the hotels, but we cannot guarantee that all requests will be honored. Alternatively, you may wish to arrange your own lodging and register only for the event.

  • How do I contact my assigned hotel?

    To find your hotel information, refer to your confirmation letter. You will find the hotel name, address, phone number, and the number and type of rooms in the lower section of your confirmation letter, under the balance due date.

  • What is the latest I can reserve rooms through Phil Waldrep Ministries?

    We drop unused blocks of rooms approximately 30 days before the conference. Lodging becomes more difficult to provide after this time. Please finalize your plans as early as possible for the most satisfactory results.

  • What if I need a hotel that is close to the conference meeting place?

    We fill the closest hotels first, in the order that you registered. Please register early to ensure the closest possible rooms. Hotel and room availability changes very quickly. Please contact our office (1.800.374.1550) for availability. Alternatively, you may wish to arrange your own lodging and register only for the event.

  • What if I need to add more rooms to my reservation?

    Please contact our office (1.800.374.1550) for availability.

  • May I have more than four people in a room?

    hotels page to check on availability.

  • Can I reserve hotel rooms for nights prior to or after the conference?

    You will need to contact your assigned hotel to reserve additional nights. Phil Waldrep Ministries cannot make these arrangements for you. Please check with the hotel for questions about availability and pricing.

  • Why does my assigned hotel not have the room in my name?

    In order to best accommodate all individuals, we do not send names to the hotel until approximately 2 to 4 weeks prior to the event. If you need to contact the hotel prior to then, your room will be listed under Phil Waldrep Ministries.

  • How do I check into the hotel?

    First, check-in at the event, at the place designated by your confirmation letter. At the event's check-in, your group leader will receive a packet that includes a lodging release form that you will use to check-in at the hotel. The form shows the number and type of rooms you have booked through us and allows the hotel to release the rooms to you. Please be aware, although you may check-in for the event at 12 Noon, your hotel rooms may not be available until later. Please contact your hotel in advance for their check-in and check-out times.

• Questions about Check-In at the Event...

  • Where do I go when I arrive?

    When you arrive, your group leader should go to the check-in place designated by your confirmation letter.

  • What do I receive during check-in at the event?

    You will be given your group's packet, including what you will need for admission to the event and for hotel check-in (if you chose a lodging package). Packets also contain schedules of the event that can be given to each person in the group.

  • Does my entire group need to check-in at the event?

    Since your groups information is kept together, we recommend only the group leader check-in at the event. This saves time and prevents congestion in the check-in area.

  • When can I check-in at the conference?

    Our registration tables open at 12 Noon on the first day of the event. (Please be aware that your hotel rooms may not be available until later.) You will be given your group's packet, including what you will need for admission to the event and for hotel check-in (if you chose a lodging package). They remain open until the end of the last session that day.

  • What happens if I arrive late to the conference?

    We are available for check-in from 12 Noon, until the end of the last session that day (about 8:30pm local time). If you expect to arrive later than that, please call us (1.800.374.1550) before 4:00 pm Central Time so that we may make arrangements with your hotel. (Please note that 4:00 pm is Central Time, which may not be the local time of the event.)

• General Questions about the Event...

  • What is the dress code for the conference?

    Casual dress is appropriate for the conference. You may wish to check with the conference city's Convention and Visitor's Bureau about seasonal recommendations for the area.

  • Is there free time?

    Yes. The schedule devotes Tuesday and Wednesday afternoon for free time, allowing groups time to do other activities as well. Please note that we cannot provide transportation, however.

  • Do you have assigned seating?

    We understand that most groups prefer to sit together, so we use general (first-come) seating to accommodate the many groups who add individuals after they first register. Doors open one hour before each session.

  • Is there handicapped seating available?

    Yes, there is handicapped seating available.

Register

Thank you for registering!

To register online, please visit the following page on PhilWaldrep.org and fill out our simple registration form:
https://www.philwaldrep.org/register/celebrators-the-cove-christmas/

To register by phone, please call us at:
1-800-374-1550
Monday through Friday, from 9am to 4:30pm Central Time.

If you are already registered:

To pay a balance or update your group, please visit:
https://www.philwaldrep.org/update/