Camp & Conference Committee, Administration

Camp & Conference Committee Mission Statement

To proclaim the good news of Jesus Christ:
By providing a place for retreat, revival, renewal and prayer.
By providing an opportunity for spiritual and personal growth through encountering God in the outdoors.
By supporting the mission of The Presbytery of the Peaks and its member churches.

Outdoor ministry has been a part of The Presbytery of the Peaks and its antecedent Presbyteries for over forty years. Our camping program has had a tremendous impact on the faith journeys of literally thousands of campers and staff, leading them to a deeper understanding of their faith and a closer walk with the Lord. The facilities at Hat Creek and Fincastle have served many generations in this mission. We celebrate this legacy and the importance it has played in so many lives. No one can take that away. The Camp and Conference Committee desires to continue this rich heritage of Christian nurture and education and to serve as good stewards of our God given resources.

Summer Camp Mission Statement

Providing a Christian camping experience --

Committee Membership

The Camps and Conferences Committee falls under the Division of Christian Education and Leadership Development. The committee shall consist of twelve members elected by Presbytery, serving for three years in three classes for no more than six consecutive years.

Bruce Harper, Chairman - C&C
Class of 2011 (2nd term) Northside
brucebharper@gmail.com
540.392-3597

Kitty Bass
Class of 2011 (2nd term) First, Lynchburg

Bob Button
Class of 2011 (1st term) Interm pastor, Altavista

George Winston
Class of 2011 (2nd term) Hat Creek

Lee Hahnlen
Class of 2012 (2nd term) Hat Creek

Kathy Lifsey
Class of 2012 (2nd term) First, Lynchburg

JoAnn Scot
Class of 2012 (1st term) Forest

Mikel Pugh
Class of 2013 (1st term) Chatham

Sam Weddington
Class of 2013 (1st term) Douglas/Bethlehem


Class of 2013 (1st term)

Millard Stimpson
Emeritus Honorably Retired

Staff: Nancy Dawson
General Presbyter, P.O.P)

Camp Administration

Director of Camps and Conferences

The Director of Camps and Conferences shall be program staff for the Committee of Camps and Conferences to plan, implement, and promote the camps and conferences ministries of Presbytery. He/she shall supervise the staff, oversee the facilities, and monitor the finances of these ministries under the supervision of the General Presbyter.

vacant, Director
Presbytery of the Peaks
1022 Floyd St., Suite A
Lynchburg, VA 24501
434.845.1754

Camp Manager/Physical Plant Supervisor
Jonathan Tucker (interim)
7141 Hat Creek Rd
Brookneal, VA 24528
434.376.5076
hatcreek@lynchburg.net