2025 Summer Camp
Speaker Bios & Worship
Hope Smith
Program Director - SIDEKICKS and N.E.X.T Camps
Hope Smith grew up in Roane County, TN and began working at Fort Bluff as a summer staff in 2020. She is a teacher in Oak Ridge, TN. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with friends and family, photography, being outdoors, and crafting. God has given her the passion for working with students and she is grateful that he has guided her to Fort Bluff Camp to work and serve the students that come here in the summer.
Brock Wherry
Speaker - SIDEKICKS Kids Camp Week
Brock Wherry and his wife, Raleigh, are residents of Dickson County TN where Brock serves on staff at Sylvia Baptist Church as the youth minister. God called Brock into ministry in 2017 as a children's director in Memphis TN. Brock and Raleigh met as staffers of summer camps, so camp holds a very special place in their hearts. They both know how impactful summer camps can be for everyone involved. They look forward to spending time with you and serving you this summer.
Speaker - SIDEKICKS Kids Camp Week
Brock Wherry and his wife, Raleigh, are residents of Dickson County TN where Brock serves on staff at Sylvia Baptist Church as the youth minister. God called Brock into ministry in 2017 as a children's director in Memphis TN. Brock and Raleigh met as staffers of summer camps, so camp holds a very special place in their hearts. They both know how impactful summer camps can be for everyone involved. They look forward to spending time with you and serving you this summer.
Patrick Everett
Speaker - N.E.X.T Camp Week
Patrick Everett grew up in East Ridge, Tennessee. He came to Christ as a young adult and brings over 19 years of experience in student ministry in the North Georgia area to his students. Patrick also runs a ministry for at-risk teens and children in the evenings. He attended seminary locally and obtained a master’s degree in biblical and theological studies from Belhaven University. Patrick loves watching and coaching sports in his spare time. Patrick married his wife, Brittany, in 2008, and they have four children, Isabella (12), Isaiah (9), Isley (5), Isla (3), and another girl due in April 2024.
Speaker - N.E.X.T Camp Week
Patrick Everett grew up in East Ridge, Tennessee. He came to Christ as a young adult and brings over 19 years of experience in student ministry in the North Georgia area to his students. Patrick also runs a ministry for at-risk teens and children in the evenings. He attended seminary locally and obtained a master’s degree in biblical and theological studies from Belhaven University. Patrick loves watching and coaching sports in his spare time. Patrick married his wife, Brittany, in 2008, and they have four children, Isabella (12), Isaiah (9), Isley (5), Isla (3), and another girl due in April 2024.
Eleventh Hour
Worship - N.E.X.T Camp Week
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