Breaking Barriers is a FREE conference featuring world-class speakers and exclusive teaching sessions designed to encourage, inspire, and impart.

It started in 2013 as a camp meeting to break racial and social barriers in the church arena. It's continued to be a source of spiritual fuel, drawing hundreds of people throughout the region!

Breaking Barriers is free! We do ask that you register so we can plan seating accordingly.

Basic Registration includes evening services only. VIP Access Registration includes both morning sessions and evening services.

Anyone who registers can attend! Whether you're a Christian, a seeker, or a minister, Breaking Barriers is sure to leave an impact on your life!

If space is available, you may register on the day of the event. However, seats are limited, so if the event is full, we will need to close registration.

Seating is first come, first served for every session and service. We recommend arriving early

Yes, we have childcare for children up to 12 years old. Please note the ages of your children and how many are coming on your registration.

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The closest airport is Norfolk International Airport (ORF), which is 51.3 miles away.

Elizabeth City boasts a variety of fast food options, but here are some hometown joints we like as well:

Elizabeth City Pizza Co.
507 E Main St, Elizabeth City, NC 27909

3 Amigos
1720 City Center Blvd, Elizabeth City, NC 27909

Mi Cancun Mexican Restaurant
512 W Ehringhaus St, Elizabeth City, NC 27909

Tuk Tuk Thai
225 S Hughes Blvd, Elizabeth City, NC 27909

Muddy Waters Coffeehouse
100 W Main St, Elizabeth City, NC 27909

The Kraken Coffeehouse
615 E Main St, Elizabeth City, NC 27909

Toyama Japanese Restaurant
218 N Poindexter St, Elizabeth City, NC 27909

Hoppin' Johnz
606 E Colonial Ave, Elizabeth City, NC 27909

Sagos on the River
400 S Water St, Elizabeth City, NC 27909

Elizabeth City has a charming waterfront and downtown area! If your registration does not include morning sessions, we recommend browsing the shops downtown. Here are some other things you can do:

Make a week of it and visit the Outer Banks, N.C., which is a little over an hour away. Popular beaches include Kitty Hawk Beach Access (50.4 miles from FOL), Jockey's Ridge beach access (3603 S Virginia Dare Trail, Nags Head, NC 27959; 59.1 miles), and the beautiful and more secluded Cochina Beach Access (Coquina Beach, North Carolina 27959, 69.6 miles)

Play golf at:

Knobbs Creek Par 3 Golf Course
200 East Ward Street
Elizabeth City, NC 27909

The Pines
1525 N. Road Street
Elizabeth City, NC 27909

Watch a movie at R/C Albemarle Movies 8
1805 City Center Blvd, Elizabeth City, NC 27909

Want to browse a park or playground? Click below to view parks and trails in Elizabeth City!
https://visitelizabethcity.com/Play/Outdoor-Fun/Parks-and-Nature-Trails