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Student Life
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Lake Yale Conference Center
July 21, 2025 – July 25, 2025
Lake Yale Conference Center
Lake Yale is located in the heart of Central Florida with 210 acres and lots of fun activities!
Camp Pastor
TJ Gilliam
TJ grew up in rural, Little Rock, AR. He has been married to his high school sweetheart since 2003 and has two middle school-aged children. While in college at Arkansas Tech University, TJ met Jesus at the age of 20 and has never been the same.
Read MoreHe was a student pastor for 15 years in Arkansas and Tennessee prior to joining Strength to Stand (a student conference, camp, and tour ministry in Birmingham, AL). TJ has spoken in churches, camps, conferences, retreats, Firefighter schools, school systems and events all over the country and internationally. He is currently the Directional Pastor at Christ City Church and on staff at Mission of Hope: Haiti as a Church Partner Specialist. He has a passion to share the Gospel and make disciples everywhere he goes.
Read LessWorship Leader
Journey Worship Co.
Journey Worship Co. is a team of worship leaders, musicians, and songwriters who serve at The Journey Church in Lebanon, TN (Nashville). With biblical integrity and steadfast creativity, JWC writes, produces, and leads songs that are truthful and clear. Keep up with Journey Worship Co. here – https://linktr.ee/JourneyWorshipCo.
Lake Yale Conference Center
EAT
The kitchen staff prepares wonderful meals for breakfast, lunch and dinner each day. Meals are served in the Magnolia Dining hall.
SLEEP
Hotel style rooms with private bathrooms. Most rooms sleep 3 people with 1 full and 1 twin size beds. Some rooms may include a king size bed and a rollaway.
Linens are provided for your group by the Conference Center unless staying on one of the dorms or cabins.
Note: Housing priority is based on date deposits are received in the Student Life office.
PLAY
Free Time Options: There’s a variety of activities to enjoy including basketball, bazooka ball, ropes/challenge course, kayaks, volleyball, canoes ($10/day), disc golf (bring your discs!), hammocks, and a swimming pool. A gift shop with some snack items is also available from 3-5 p.m.
Wifi Availability – Complimentary wifi is available for all guests.
TRAVEL
Gainesville – 77 miles (1 hr 28 min); Orlando – 50 miles (59 min); Daytona – 60 miles (1 hr 19 min); Jacksonville, FL – 131 miles (2 hrs 11 min); Valdosta – 178 miles (2 hrs 46 min).
Please click here for directions to Lake Yale Baptist Conference.
Area Attractions
- Venetian Gardens Park 352-728-9885
- Palatlakaha Environmental and Agricultural Reserve – Pear Park
