HIS Work Camp
“I felt the Holy Spirit through all the wonderful people I met this week, the sermons, worship, and through the ways we were able to serve others.” -student evaluation response
Theme:
Upside Down
God's main purpose for His kingdom is to magnify His greatness. So, how does this connect with us? We're supposed to reflect Jesus in how we live. When people see how we live, they should see Jesus shining through us because we follow Him and His ways. For the world around us, this type of living looks Upside Down.
Communicator:
Brent Allen
Brent grew up in East Tennessee. He is blessed with an amazing wife, Taylor, and their beautiful daughter, Millie Kate. He received his Masters of Divinity in Christian Ministry from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, KY. Brent has served the local church in full-time ministry for nearly 12 years. He joined the East Maryville staff in February 2021 and currently serves as the Associate Pastor of Students. His heart is for people to hear the gospel of Jesus Christ and take their next step in their relationship with Him.
Event Schedule
SATURDAY, JUNE 15
Registration - around 6:00 p.m.
SATURDAY, JUNE 22
Check out & departure - after breakfast
Location
Everett Hills Baptist Church
401 S Everett High Rd
Maryville, TN 37804
Registration Cost
This includes lodging, meals, a t-shirt and all event programming.
Partner Groups: $360/person
Non-partner Groups: $405/person
Registration
Timeline
January 17, 2024: Youth Pastors can create their group for registration. (Click YOUTH LEADER INFO button in top right corner to learn more.)
February 1, 2024: Registration opens for partner groups.
Full refunds are available at this time.
February 21, 2024: Registration opens for non-partner groups.
April 24, 2024: Registration closes for all participants and all online payment is due.
Replacement students for cancelled students are allowed at this time.
May 1, 2024: Group invoices are sent out to Youth Pastors/Lead Contacts.
May 8, 2024: All final group payment is due, and NO CHANGES (replacement students for cancelled) after this date.
No refunds available after this date.
(Refunds for inability to attend the event because of unforeseen circumstances will be dealt with on a case by case basis.)
Steps to Register
Click the REGISTRATION GUIDE button below for detailed, visual, step-by-step instructions on how to register.
Click the Register Now button. This will take you to Brushfire. Then click “Register” at the top of the page.
VERY IMPORTANT: Click “Register as a Group” and then “Join a Group Instead”.
Select your church group.
Type in the passcode for your group.
Type in the Access Code for your group (if applicable) and click the check button.
Choose the Students (or Adults) Registrant Type, choose your payment amount, choose quantity, and hit continue.
Fill out the event registration form.
IMPORTANT: You’ll receive a confirmation email to sign the agreement form and upload a copy of your insurance card.
NOTE: YOU ARE NOT FULLY REGISTERED until you complete these steps.
Leader Resources
Adult to Student Ratio
We require one adult for every six students (1:6) per gender. If you do not have six students, we still require one adult per gender.
Adult leaders must be graduated and out of high school for at least two years and exemplify mature, Christ-like behavior, and have ministry to youth as a primary interest.
Adult Leader & Children Notice:
Regarding your family, we do not allow children/infants to attend events. If your child is registered as a participant within the targeted age group, that is totally okay!
Promote
Promotional materials are available at the button below (social media graphics, printouts, fillable flyers, etc.)
Transportation
Groups are responsible for arranging their own transportation to and from HIS Work Camp; groups may either drive their own vehicles, rent vans, or sign up to ride a charter bus sponsored by the Synod.
**Please note, all vehicles will be needed to transport teams to and from work projects each day.
Synod Transportation
Youth leaders have the option to sign groups up for busing through the Synod of the Heartland. Bus transportation sponsored by the Synod are based on a first come, first serve basis. To sign up, select accordingly when creating your group on Brushfire. The cost will be reflected on your invoice.
COST: $300/person
Construction Experience
It is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED that each group has adults with construction experience or skills.
Each adult will be assigned a leadership role on a work site, and they need to be able to lead and teach others to work alongside them on skill intense projects. Some roles need more construction skills than others, so not every adult needs to be skilled in construction.
HIS (Hands In Service) Work Camp is a work camp experience offered to high school students and adult leaders. Our mission is to encourage students and adults to strive and honor God as they serve physically, share their faith relationally and grow spiritually.