Summer Camp 2022
Speaker & Band Bios
Forrest Chapman
Speaking at Junior Week 1
Forrest Chapman will be returning to Fort Bluff Camp this summer. He previously spoke at Junior Week 2 in 2021. Forrest has been involved in kids ministry since his teen years. He received his theological training at Calvary Baptist Seminary and holds a Master of Divinity. He has been speaking at camps, youth retreats, vacation Bible schools, and special church meetings for over 20 years. Forest began his career as a professional magician and won 22 awards including US Champion of stage magic. In October of 2017, he retired from his business as a professional magician to become a kids pastor. Since Forrest was saved as a kid, he has a passion to reach kids with the gospel utilizing all his training and God-given gifts.
Speaking at Junior Week 1
Forrest Chapman will be returning to Fort Bluff Camp this summer. He previously spoke at Junior Week 2 in 2021. Forrest has been involved in kids ministry since his teen years. He received his theological training at Calvary Baptist Seminary and holds a Master of Divinity. He has been speaking at camps, youth retreats, vacation Bible schools, and special church meetings for over 20 years. Forest began his career as a professional magician and won 22 awards including US Champion of stage magic. In October of 2017, he retired from his business as a professional magician to become a kids pastor. Since Forrest was saved as a kid, he has a passion to reach kids with the gospel utilizing all his training and God-given gifts.
Kyle Hawkins
Speaking at Junior Week 2
Kyle Hawkins has a passion for helping kids be rooted in God’s Word so that, as it says in Psalm 1:3, they are like trees planted along the riverbank. Kyle grew up in a Pastor’s home, learning about Jesus and falling in love with Him early on in life. Kyle studied Mechanical Engineering at Tennessee Tech and then Pastoral Theology at Victory Bible College and Tennessee Temple. Following Bible College, Kyle served for 11 years in various forms of youth ministry. For the last 11 years, he has been serving in Children’s Ministry at Calvary Chapel Chattanooga, which currently has around 500 kids each weekend.
Kyle is married to Veronica and has two amazing kids: Jubilee and Story! He attended Fort Bluff Camp when he was a teenager and later while attending Tennessee Temple. Besides God & his family, Kyle loves all things outdoors: Chacos, hammocks, hiking, camping, & his Jeep.
Speaking at Junior Week 2
Kyle Hawkins has a passion for helping kids be rooted in God’s Word so that, as it says in Psalm 1:3, they are like trees planted along the riverbank. Kyle grew up in a Pastor’s home, learning about Jesus and falling in love with Him early on in life. Kyle studied Mechanical Engineering at Tennessee Tech and then Pastoral Theology at Victory Bible College and Tennessee Temple. Following Bible College, Kyle served for 11 years in various forms of youth ministry. For the last 11 years, he has been serving in Children’s Ministry at Calvary Chapel Chattanooga, which currently has around 500 kids each weekend.
Kyle is married to Veronica and has two amazing kids: Jubilee and Story! He attended Fort Bluff Camp when he was a teenager and later while attending Tennessee Temple. Besides God & his family, Kyle loves all things outdoors: Chacos, hammocks, hiking, camping, & his Jeep.
Zeb Balentine
Worship Leader for Junior Week 1 & 2
Dr. Zeb Balentine is a Professor of Worship at Bryan College and Liberty University. He has also been a worship leader in Arkansas and Tennessee for many years and has led worship all over the country. He is currently the worship minister at Grace Bible Church in Dayton. He has written and recorded many music albums including a worship album with his wife, Michelle entitled Joyful Noise. He has written and published two books on worship: The Singing Teacher: How the Worship Leader Shapes the Theology of the Church (2019) and Worship Vitals: Signs of a Healthy Worship Culture (2021). He and his wife, Michelle, have three children.
Worship Leader for Junior Week 1 & 2
Dr. Zeb Balentine is a Professor of Worship at Bryan College and Liberty University. He has also been a worship leader in Arkansas and Tennessee for many years and has led worship all over the country. He is currently the worship minister at Grace Bible Church in Dayton. He has written and recorded many music albums including a worship album with his wife, Michelle entitled Joyful Noise. He has written and published two books on worship: The Singing Teacher: How the Worship Leader Shapes the Theology of the Church (2019) and Worship Vitals: Signs of a Healthy Worship Culture (2021). He and his wife, Michelle, have three children.
JD Humber
Speaking at Teen Week 1 & 2
A 7th Generation Texan, JD Humber has been a follower of Jesus since he was 9 years old. He is husband to Allison and father to two children: Abigail and Everett. JD has served God in a variety of ministry roles for the last 27 years as a Youth Pastor, Worship Pastor, Teaching Pastor, and Camp Pastor. He graduated in 2004 from Houston Baptist University with a degree in Christianity, and currently is a teacher at Clack Middle School in Abilene, Texas. Both JD and Allison are excited to meet and share the love of Christ with the campers at Fort Bluff this summer!
Please click HERE to listen to past sermons by JD Humber.
Speaking at Teen Week 1 & 2
A 7th Generation Texan, JD Humber has been a follower of Jesus since he was 9 years old. He is husband to Allison and father to two children: Abigail and Everett. JD has served God in a variety of ministry roles for the last 27 years as a Youth Pastor, Worship Pastor, Teaching Pastor, and Camp Pastor. He graduated in 2004 from Houston Baptist University with a degree in Christianity, and currently is a teacher at Clack Middle School in Abilene, Texas. Both JD and Allison are excited to meet and share the love of Christ with the campers at Fort Bluff this summer!
Please click HERE to listen to past sermons by JD Humber.
Second Edition
Worship Band at Teen Week 1
Second Edition is a small ensemble derived from the Lee University Singers. Each summer, Second Edition travels for a month, ministering the Gospel of Jesus Christ through song. They strive for excellence in all that they do in carrying the message of Jesus Christ through the medium of music. As a group, they devote their time to worship with young people across the southeast and the world.
Worship Band at Teen Week 1
Second Edition is a small ensemble derived from the Lee University Singers. Each summer, Second Edition travels for a month, ministering the Gospel of Jesus Christ through song. They strive for excellence in all that they do in carrying the message of Jesus Christ through the medium of music. As a group, they devote their time to worship with young people across the southeast and the world.
Nate Ridgeway
Worship Leader at Teen Week 2
Nate Ridgeway has been a worship leader for 28 years, serving 25 years as a full-time Worship Pastor and 3 years part-time. He is also a Singer-Songwriter, with a new solo record dropping later this year. His passion is bringing people into the life-changing presence of The Almighty God.
Worship Leader at Teen Week 2
Nate Ridgeway has been a worship leader for 28 years, serving 25 years as a full-time Worship Pastor and 3 years part-time. He is also a Singer-Songwriter, with a new solo record dropping later this year. His passion is bringing people into the life-changing presence of The Almighty God.
Tyler Golson
Speaking at Teen Week 3
Tyler Golson has been in full-time youth ministry for more than 10 years. Tyler lives in Chattanooga, TN and serves at Calvary Chapel Chattanooga. He has been married to his wife Beth for nearly 11 years and they are raising 4 amazing little boys. Tyler grew up in a pastor’s home and had a close-up view of ministry. Tyler had absolutely zero desire to be in ministry, but God had other plans. Tyler’s senior year of high school he proposed to Elisabeth on Thanksgiving Day and was called into full-time ministry 2 months later. Tyler loves the Word of God, traveling with his family, worship, and sports. His biggest passion is seeing people of all ages have an encounter with Jesus that transforms their life. Tyler’s biggest goal in life is to stand before the Lord and hear, “Well done, my good and faithful SERVANT”, if that happens, he will have succeeded in accomplishing what matters most!
Please click HERE to listen to past sermons by Tyler Golson.
Speaking at Teen Week 3
Tyler Golson has been in full-time youth ministry for more than 10 years. Tyler lives in Chattanooga, TN and serves at Calvary Chapel Chattanooga. He has been married to his wife Beth for nearly 11 years and they are raising 4 amazing little boys. Tyler grew up in a pastor’s home and had a close-up view of ministry. Tyler had absolutely zero desire to be in ministry, but God had other plans. Tyler’s senior year of high school he proposed to Elisabeth on Thanksgiving Day and was called into full-time ministry 2 months later. Tyler loves the Word of God, traveling with his family, worship, and sports. His biggest passion is seeing people of all ages have an encounter with Jesus that transforms their life. Tyler’s biggest goal in life is to stand before the Lord and hear, “Well done, my good and faithful SERVANT”, if that happens, he will have succeeded in accomplishing what matters most!
Please click HERE to listen to past sermons by Tyler Golson.
