Frequently Asked Questions
Although this is our first year of OIL South, we have tried to anticipate questions people may have. If there are any questions that we do not address here, please feel free to contact us at askoil@oneinlove.org.
REGISTRATION
I signed up on the web by April 13 and mailed in my check a couple days later, but then you sent me an email saying I had to pay $150. What's going on?
You are not fully registered until we receive your payment. If you sign up on the web but then send in your payment by check, we'll have to charge you based on the postmark of your check.
I paid the deposit. When and how do I pay the balance?
You may pay the balance by credit card, cash, or check on the day you arrive at OIL South.
I signed up on the web but didn't receive anything in the mail. Why not?
To keep costs low, we do not send out confirmations in the mail. However, you should receive an email confirmation when we receive your payment and you are fully registered. If you did not receive an email confirmation (and have already checked your junk mail folder), contact us immediately and let us know.
Can I attend OIL South without pre-registering?
Yes, but please be mindful that you may not get the seminar of your choice. There is also a $10 walk-in fee (for a total of $175). Your best bet is to contact us at
askoil@oilsouth.org before you come to OIL South.
CHANGES/CANCELLATIONS
If I signed up but because of some reason I cannot attend the conference, can someone else take my spot?
No, sorry, someone else cannot take your spot and use your deposit. If you can't make the conference, please let us know ASAP (to open up space for prospective registrants) and we'll refund your payment (except for the $25 non-refundable deposit).
If I signed up but because of some reason I cannot attend the conference, can I get a refund? How do I go about it?
Please contact us as soon as you find out you cannot attend the conference. Space is limited and we'd like to give as many people the chance to attend as possible. When you tell us you're canceling, we'll refund your payment, except for the $25 non-refundable deposit.
I signed up for a certain seminar but I've since changed my mind. Can I change it?
Yes. To change your seminar choices and/or other contact information, please click
HERE. You will need to log in and edit your registration information. There will be no seminar changes after May 11, 2009.
SCHEDULE
What time do I need to get to OIL by on the 7th?
Check-in officially begins on May 13 at noon. It is quite unpredictable to determine when check-in lines will be at their shortest. A good rule of thumb would be to arrive at least a few hours before the opening worship service, which is at 4 PM. If you come early, you can register and drop off your belongings where you are staying, then have some time to rest or pray until the opening worship.
When are the first and last meals served?
The first meal will be dinner on Wednesday, May 13. The last meal will be breakfast on Saturday, May 16.
WHAT TO BRING
What should I bring to OIL South?
Pack comfortable clothes, a light jacket (it may get cold at nights and when you are inside), a sleeping bag, toiletries, your Bible, a pen, and spending money/credit card if you would like.
Will I need extra money at OIL South?
You do not need to bring any money to OIL South. However, we do try to provide you with resources you can take with you to preserve the OIL experience at minimal cost. There will be opportunities to buy OIL South T-shirts, books recommended by the speakers at OIL South, and sermon and praise CDs.
Will you take credit cards at the retreat center to register and purchase CDs, books, and other resources?
Yes, we process Visa, Mastercard, and Discover cards at the retreat center.
MISCELLANEOUS
How many people are you expecting?
Honestly, we don’t know. This being the first year of OIL South, we are not sure how many will attend the conference. We hope that it will be a major part of people’s yearly schedule in the future.
What will the weather be like?
The weather at Covenant College is fairly pleasant during the daytime, hovering around 70-80 degrees. It is usually 7-10 degrees cooler than the weather in Chattanooga, TN. Especially in the evenings, the temperature drops noticeably and it is quite windy. Keep in mind that most of your time at OIL South will be spent indoors in air-conditioned rooms, but you will be walking outside between locations for different sessions. Before you come, it may be helpful to check weather conditions at Lookoutweather.com.
Do you provide rides to Covenant College at Lookout Mountain, GA?
We provide rides to Covenant College only for those who fly into Atlanta International airport and can be at the Atrium (between the north and south terminals) by 1:00 PM. Please notify us once you have made your flight arrangements. Click here.
