03/20/2026
AS WE TRANSITION...
We know many of you have questions and concerns.
We are committed to transparency through this process and will share updates here as they become available.
Please keep Galilee Bible Camp in your prayers as we work toward a strong future.
Joint Statement from Galilee Bible Camp & InFaith – The American Missionary Fellowship...
Galilee Bible Camp Board of Directors and InFaith – The American Missionary Fellowship are writing to share important news and to reaffirm our unwavering commitment to the future of Galilee Bible Camp and the communities we serve in East Tennessee.
Late last year, Mark and Mellissa Lay tendered their resignation as Executive Directors of Galilee Bible Camp. Their relentless commitment over the past twelve years has brought numerous children to the glory of God. We wish them God's blessings and success in their next endeavors.
As we transition into this next chapter, the Galilee Bible Camp Board of Directors, in full partnership with InFaith - AMF, is undertaking a comprehensive renewal initiative. We are recommitting ourselves to making Galilee Bible Camp a premier Christian youth and children's camp for Campbell County and the entire East Tennessee community.
This renewal is founded on three core priorities that will guide our work moving forward:
Renewing Our Facilities: We are initiating a significant campaign to address known facility issues and upgrade our campus. This renewal will ensure our grounds and buildings provide a safe, modern, and inspiring environment for every camper.
Prioritizing Our Children and Youth: Our primary focus will be exclusively on ministry and programming for children and youth.
We are dedicated to intentionally creating a consistently welcoming, impactful, and faith-building environment where every camper can encounter God and experience Christian community.
Strengthening Leadership and Mission: In coordination with the Galilee Bible Camp Board of Directors and InFaith – AMF, we are actively seeking key staff passionate about furthering God's mission for Galilee Bible Camp. This alignment will ensure we are strategically positioned to promote a powerful, Christ-centered camp experience.
To fully focus our time, resources, and energy on this ambitious renewal initiative, particularly the facility upgrades and strategic planning, the Galilee Bible Camp Board of Directors has made the difficult but necessary decision to pause ALL CAMP PROGRAMMING AND RENTAL OPERATIONS UNTIL SUMMER 2027.
This decision is not taken lightly, but it is a vital step to ensure that when we reopen, Galilee Bible Camp is in the strongest possible position to serve the community for decades to come.
We ask for your prayers and support as we embark on this exciting journey of renewal. We look forward to sharing updates on our progress and welcoming campers back to a revitalized Galilee Bible Camp in 2027.
