
Marriage Matters: Annually on Valentine's Weekend (Friday & Saturday)
Truett’s annual Marriage Matters Conference is a great way to spend the Valentine’s weekend as husband and wife. Get away from the stress of life, enjoy our facilities, and be encouraged to walk hand in hand towards a deeper relationship with God, and treat each other to a refreshing and fun time together.



Lodging Options & Pricing Option
Conference Center:
Stay on site in style in our Conference Center. We have 20 rooms, but they tend to fill up quickly so book as soon as registration opens!
RV Lot: Bring your own RV or camper and park on camp at one of our several RV spots. We have full hook-up (water, sewage, and electric) and Wi-Fi access on camp. You can enjoy the full event and a nice little retreat.
Commuter:
If our rooms are full or circumstances make commuting a more viable option, you can sign up as a commuter. If you’re travelling from out of town, we have options for lodging in hotels near camp listed below, but you will need to secure your own accommodations if choosing the commuter option.
THE RIDGES RESORT ON LAKE CHATUGE
3499 Highway 76 West
Young Harris, GA 30582
(706) 896-2262
HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS
Hiawassee GA, 30546
(706) 896-8884
LAKE CHATUGE LODGE
653 US Hwy 76
Hiawassee GA, 30546
1800-613-4349
GREAT MARRIAGES DON'T JUST HAPPEN
“I loved learning new ways to strengthen my marriage, connecting with other Christian couples, and growing closer to the Lord!”
“The speakers were awesome. The scenery is beautiful and the staff is very attentive and giving.”
2022’s Speakers
DAVE & SUSAN MARSHALL | KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
Dave is from Meridian, Mississippi. He graduated from Belhaven College and went on to receive a Master’s degree in Christian Education from seminary. Dave began serving in the local church in 1983. He served churches in Mississippi and Tennessee before the Lord brought him to First Baptist Church of Hendersonville, NC, 10 years ago, where he is the Executive Pastor.
Dave met his wife, Susan, at a youth retreat where they were both serving in ministry. After two dates they began talking about getting married; three months later they got engaged; four months after that they tied the knot! This recently celebrated their 30th anniversary. They have three grown sons and just welcomed their first grandchild.
Dave and Susan’s heart is to be faithful to the Great Commission by making disciples. They believe this starts in the home with marriage and family. They have felt called to help couples find the keys to a strong relationship by searching and obeying God’s Word.
PERRY & DELLA BRINDLEY | BREAKOUT SPEAKERS
Perry and Della have been married 40 years on August 1 of this year. They
have served in ministry together in North Carolina and South Carolina. Perry served almost 30 years as a pastor before becoming the Associational Missions Strategist of the Buncombe Baptist Association in 2013. He previously served as President of the Board of Directors for the NC Baptist State Convention. Della presently serves as the Communications Secretary for the Buncombe Baptist Association. They are blessed with two adult children and nine grandchildren.
NOAH & JENNIFER CROWE | BREAKOUT SPEAKERS
Jennifer and Noah Crowe are locals from Robbinsville, NC. Having served a year
and a half as the intentional interim Pastor at Peachtree Memorial Baptist Church in
Murphy, NC, Noah was led to present himself as a candidate for Senior Pastor.
Noah is a 2002 graduate of Fruitland Baptist Bible College and recently served as
Sr. Pastor at First Baptist Church in Robbinsville NC for 17 years.
Jennifer and Noah have been married for 28 years and have three grown children
and two grandsons. They will tell you, while they didn’t start well, their goal is to
finish well!
Their heart is to help the Church make disciples who make disciples. They believe
the best way to do this is to model what it looks like to love God above everything,
and invite others along for the journey.
MIKE & TAMMY CONNER | BREAKOUT SPEAKERS
Mike and Tammy have been married for 20 years. The have one son, Zach. He is a Senior in High School. Mike and Tammy are active in their homeschool association and within their church family. Mike has served in Pastoral Ministry for 18 years now. He has served in North Carolina and West Virginia and currently serves at Corinth Baptist Church in Ellenboro, NC. They both have a passion to see families thrive and live in the manner God has for them. Mike and Tammy desire to see people growing in their relationship with God and with each other.
JEFF & SHERRY KOHNS | BREAKOUT SPEAKERS
Jeff and Sherri met at Cedarville University in Cedarville Ohio. Jeff grew up in Michigan and Sherri grew up in Wyoming. They have been married 42 years. They have 5 grown children and 13 grandchildren. They enjoy spending time outdoors.
Jeff was a bi-vocational Pastor in Michigan for over 8 years. He served as Director of
Merriwood Christian Camp near Winston-Salem, NC for 17 years. He currently serves as the Associate Director of Caraway Conference and Camps, where he has served for the past 15 years. Sherri also works as the registrar at Caraway Conference Center and Camps.

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of Americans think Good Communication is THE MOST IMPORTANT factor in a happy marriage
This Valentine’s Day, give your spouse a gift with a lasting investment into your marriage. Register for Marriage Matters when it opens (likely fall 2022) and give the gift of quality time, fun, and a romantic getaway!