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Jul 18 - Jul 22, 2022

Smokies

Sevierville, TN

This picturesque location offers a blend of the great outdoors in the Smoky Mountains National Park, Tennesse’s largest waterpark at Wilderness at the Smokies and fun entertainment that your students and adults will enjoy. It’s camp at a waterpark resort, but Sevierville is a setting that proudly boasts of a “Southern” atmosphere fueled by local hospitality. That combination makes for an environment suited perfectly to students for worshiping God and studying His Word.

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JD Greear

Camp Pastor

Ben Mandrell

Camp Pastor

North Point Worship

Worship Leader

Skit Guys

Special Guests

JD Greear

J.D. Greear is the lead pastor of The Summit Church, in Raleigh-Durham, NC, and author of “Gospel: Recovering the Power that Made Christianity Revolutionary” (2011) and “Stop Asking Jesus into Your Heart: How to Know for Sure You Are Saved” (2013). Two main things characterize The Summit Church: its Gospel focus and sending culture. The Gospel is not merely the diving board off of which we jump into the pool of Christianity; it’s also the pool itself. Joy, reckless generosity and audacious faith all come by learning more about God’s extravagant love found in Christ.

God has blessed The Summit Church with tremendous growth. Under J.D.’s leadership, the Summit has grown from a plateaued church of 300 to one of nearly 8,000, making it one of Outreach magazine’s “top 25 fastest-growing churches in America” for several years running.

J.D. has also led the Summit to further the kingdom of God by pursuing a bold vision to plant one thousand new churches by the year 2050. In the last 10 years, the church has sent out more than 300 people to serve on church planting teams, both domestically and internationally. J.D. completed his Ph.D. in Theology at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary where he is also a faculty member, writing on the correlations between early church presentations of the Gospel and Islamic theology. Having lived and served among Muslims, he has a burden to see them, as well as every nation on earth, come to know and love the salvation of God in Christ.

He and his beautiful wife, Veronica, live in Raleigh, NC and are raising four ridiculously cute kids: Kharis, Alethia, Ryah and Adon.

Ben Mandrell

Ben Mandrell is the 10th president of Lifeway Christian Resources, one of the world’s largest providers of Christian resources headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee.

Prior to joining Lifeway, Ben pastored churches in Colorado and Tennessee. Ben and his family moved to the Denver area in 2014 to plant Storyline Fellowship in partnership with the North American Mission Board and First Baptist Church in Orlando, Fla. The church launched in February 2015 and grew to 1,600 in weekly attendance in four years.

In its third year, Storyline voted to quadruple its giving through the Cooperative Program, becoming one of the top 10 churches in the state giving through the Cooperative Program.

Before planting Storyline Fellowship, Ben served as senior pastor of Englewood Baptist Church in Jackson, Tenn., from 2006-2013, leading the church to grow from 1,800 to 2,600 in weekly attendance.

A native of Tampico, Illinois, Mandrell graduated from Anderson (Indiana) University in 1998. He also holds a Master of Divinity degree from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky, and a Doctor of Ministry degree from Union University in Jackson, Tennessee.

Mandrell and his wife, Lynley, have been married since 2001. The couple has four children: Ava, Max, Miles, and Jack.

North Point Worship

Internationally known for worship anthems like “Death Was Arrested,” “Abundantly More,” and “Anchor of Peace,” North Point Worship believes the best is still yet to come. The band currently serves over 42,000 people that attend the multi-campus, metro Atlanta-area church every week. As a part of North Point Ministries, North Point Worship is also connected to a global network of more than 90 partner churches and seeks to create songs that inspire people to follow Jesus.

Skit Guys

The Skit Guys are Tommy Woodard and Eddie James, who have been best friends since high school. They fell in love with acting through their involvement in the school’s theater productions, and discovered they had a knack for making people laugh. When Tommy invited Eddie to church, everything changed. With encouragement and guidance from their youth pastor, the guys started to write and perform skits for their youth group. No longer was it just about making people laugh-their skits now had a bigger purpose. Since their high-school days, they’ve been writing and performing hilarious and poignant skits live and on camera.

Tommy and Eddie have traveled the world performing for families at events, churches, and conferences. Their SkitGuys.com website has grown into a treasured media resource for families, pastors and churches. Their numerous short films, skits, and scripts are used to reach families all over the world. When The Skit Guys aren’t performing or shooting new short films, both Tommy and Eddie serve in their local churches, enjoy good food (especially pizza and fries!), and love life with their families.

Smokies

TRANSPORTATION

We recommend you have transportation available throughout your week at camp. While the hotel rooms we're using are in an area connected to the Convention Center, you may decide you'd like transportation to explore the area. If you plan to bring buses, we recommend you have a standard size vehicle to use for those late night runs to grab ice cream for your awesome adult leaders or any other unexpected situations that may arise.

Sleep

Rates listed on the Registration page is the cost per person based on max occupancy in each room. Rates increase by $10 if deposit is paid after January 31. Most hotel rooms will be in the Stone Hill Lodge (building closest to convention center) and sleep 4 or 6 depending on bedding. Rooms that include 2 queen size beds - sleep 4 people. Rooms with 2 queen beds plus a sleeper sofa will sleep 6 people. Some rooms may be in the River Lodge and sleep up to 5 people.

Can we use the waterpark at Wilderness at the Smokies if we stay someplace else?

No. Only those staying at Wilderness at the Smokies will have access to their waterpark.

Is Soaky Mountain included as one of the waterparks at Wilderness at the Smokies?

No. Soaky Mountain is open to the public and is it's own amusement/waterpark. Discounted tickets for Student Life groups staying at Wilerness at the Smokies can be purchased at the front desk of hotel for $19.99+ tax. Groups staying elsewhere can purchase discounted tickets on their website for $24.99 + tax HERE and enter the code: SLCamp.  Discounts are for the 2021 camp.

Eat

2 meal plans will be available if you choose to add one to your registration! Pricing will be on the registration page once rates are available.

What meals are provided?

The 7 meal plan includes Dinner on Monday; Lunch and dinner on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. The 10 meal plan includes breakfast on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday in addition to the meals in the 7 meal plan.

Can I order meals for just part of my group?

No. Meals will be ordered for everyone in your group excluding those with a status of C1 (please see housing list instructions for status codes).

Where will the meals be served?

All meals will be served in the South Exhibit Hall of the Convention Center. Those with allergies will receive a plated meal in the South Exhibit Hall.

What time will meals be served?

Lunch will be available at 11am, following the morning session. Dinner is at 6pm. Please arrive on time.

If the Menu lists multiple entrees, can I choose my entree in advance?

No, selections will be served first come first serve.

What about food allergies?

These should be noted on your housing list 35 days prior to your event. This info will be passed along to those preparing food. Attendees with food allergies will be given a marked wristband allowing us to know who will need alternate meal options. Please note: peanut oil may be present in some of the kitchens of restaurants. Food allergies noted after the deadline may not be able to be accommodated due to food ordered in advance. Double check with everyone in your group!

Can I adjust my meal numbers within the 35 day out deadline?

We will not be able to decrease your numbers or switch your meal plan after the deadline, adding a couple people following this date should not be a problem unless there is significant increases in numbers.

Why is the deadline 35 days out?

We make financial commitments with both hotels and food vendors on this date. Large orders of food are placed based on the commitments we make.

Do I need meal tickets?

At check-in you will be given a wristband that must be worn in order to receive meals. Please assist your group in putting these wristbands on so they are not too tight or too loose.

Who should I contact if my question isn't listed?

Please contact us at SLinfo@studentlife.com or 1-800-718-2267

Can I see the menu?

Here's a tentative menu (subject to change).
Tuesday Breakfast:

      • Breakfast Burritos
      • Scrambled Eggs
      • Crumbled Sausage
      • Crispy Hashbrowns
      • Juice & Milk
Wednesday Breakfast:

  • French Toast
  • Scrambled Eggs
  • Sausage Links
  • Juice & Milk
Thursday Breakfast:

  • Biscuits & Gravy
  • Scrambled Eggs
  • Breakfast Potatoes
  • Sausage Patties
  • Juice & Milk
Tuesday Lunch:

  • Hamburgers
  • Chips
  • Baked Beans
  • Cookies
  • Assorted Soft Drinks
Wednesday Lunch:

  • Deli Board Sandwiches with Turkey or Ham, cheese & kaiser roll
  • Potato Chips
  • Fruits
  • Cookies
  • Lemonade & Water
Thursday Lunch:

  • Fried Chicken Sandwich
  • Chips
  • Fruit
  • Banana pudding
  • Assorted Soft Drinks & water
Monday Dinner:

  • BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwiches
  • Cole Slaw
  • Tater Tots
  • Chef's Choice Dessert
  • Lemonade & Water
Tuesday Dinner:

    • Mixed Greens Salad
    • Southern Fried Chicken Tenders
    • Mashed Potatoes
    • Honey Glazed Carrots
    • Rolls
    • Chocolate Oreo Pudding
    • Lemonade & Water
Wednesday Dinner:

    • Penne Pasta & Chicken
    • Caesar Salad
    • Chef's Choice Dessert
    • Lemonade & Water
Thursday Dinner:

    • Taco Bar
    • Nachos
    • Mexican Style Rice
    • Sopapillo
    • Lemonade & Water
  • Area Attractions

        • Anakeesta - Tree Canopy, Zipline and more!
        • Smoky Mountains National Park
        • Outdoor Gravity Park - Eat, Shop, Play
        • The Island in Pigeon Forge
        • Sevierville City Park
        • Nascar Speedpark
    Feel free to enjoy these attractions to and from camp or during free time! *Information listed above is subject to change without notice.

    Contact Info

    Address

    202 Gists Creek Road
    Sevierville, TN 37876 United States
    Map/Directions

    Website:

    www.SeviervilleConventionCenter.com

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