Galilee Bible Camp

07/24/2026

The Next Chapter of
Galilee Bible Camp

If you’ve spent any time around Galilee Bible Camp, you know this place is more than property, buildings, or programs. For decades, Galilee has been a place where children and teenagers have heard the Gospel, built lifelong friendships, and experienced God in meaningful ways. Many people can point to a week at camp, a campfire service, a conversation with a group leader, or a moment in worship as a turning point in their spiritual journey.

That is the legacy of Galilee, and it is a legacy worth preserving.

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Galilee Bible Camp in LaFollette, TN has been providing Christian camping for over 65 years on beautiful Norris Lake for children, youth & adults! Our mission is to know God and to make Him known in our community and beyond by investing in the lives of our youth through discipleship.

07/24/2026

So thankful for WLAF taking this opportunity to share about the camp and the work ahead! We are excited for this new season God has placed us in and look forward with great expectation to this next chapter! We will be sharing our proposal for that chapter today!

LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF)- The usual chatter and laughter of youngsters were no where to be heard during our recent visit to Galilee Bible Camp last week. Without camps this summer and no planned retre…

07/18/2026

As we move into this next chapter of ministry at Galilee Bible Camp our first priority is to make sure we have the best and right people in the correct positions to lead the camp into what we see is a very bright future. We know there have been many questions these past few months that couldn't be answered in the moment, but we are excited to say that some significant announcements will be made next week! In the mean time though we want to start by saying we are looking to hire an Executive Director and a Facilities Manager that have a heart for Jesus and camping ministry. You can help us get to where we want to be as a camp by sharing this post broadly and getting these applications into the hands of people that would excel in these positions. More from us soon!

https://www.galileebiblecamp.org/executive-director

https://www.galileebiblecamp.org/facilities-manager

03/20/2026

See you all tomorrow at Galilee Bible Camp! We will start at 9:30 AM however we will have people around from 7:30 AM.

🙌 Come join us for Community Work Project Day at Galilee Bible Camp! We're doing debris removal and general cleanup on March 21st from 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM. Chili dogs provided for all volunteers! RSVP by messaging us so we can prepare food and water for everyone. Share this flyer and invite your friends!

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.
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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.
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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.

03/16/2026

Friends we are meeting this Saturday! Please come out and be a part of the next chapter of Galilee Bible Camp! Let us know if you can join so we can account for food and water.

🙌 Come join us for Community Work Project Day at Galilee Bible Camp! We're doing debris removal and general cleanup on March 21st from 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM. Chili dogs provided for all volunteers! RSVP by messaging us so we can prepare food and water for everyone. Share this flyer and invite your friends!