Encounter Teen Camp
Encounter Teen Camps exists to support local churches in their effort to reach lost students in their community and to raise up a generation of teenagers who have an authentic walk with God and who actively share their faith. Throughout the week of camp, there is a high priority on Scripture, relevant worship, relationships within the local church, and providing opportunities for students and sponsors to sharpen their skills and prepare to consistently serve God after camp.
Speaker and Band
Evening Speaker
Morning Speaker
Clayton and his wife, Taylor, have both served at Kirby Church, in Flat Rock, Michigan since 2014. They are both natives of Oklahoma where they met and were married weeks before coming to Kirby. Clayton has a Bachelors Degree in Pastoral Ministries from Randall University in Moore, OK. He enjoys being active outside and playing all sports especially golf. After a decade of serving as youth pastor, Clayton has recently moved into the role of Generations Pastor where he will oversee all of the family ministries at Kirby.
Clayton Kerr
Matt Wheeler
Matt is the lead pastor of Oak Hills Church in Edmond, OK. He has been married to his wife, Valerie for 18 years and is the proud father to Kaydence, Asher, and Isaac. He has a Bachelors from Randall University and a Masters of Christian Leadership from Liberty University.
Chris Hooper
Chris Hooper has been leading worship for 15 years and currently serves at The Donelson Fellowship in Nashville, TN. He has a deep love for Jesus and a heart for creating space where people can connect with God through praises of His name.
This summer, Chris is grateful for the opportunity to lead worship at Encounter and come alongside campers as they grow in their faith. Whether through moments of joyful praise or quiet reflection, his desire is to keep the focus on Jesus and encourage others to do the same.
Outside of leading worship, Chris’ greatest joy is spending time with his wife, Kennedy, and their little boy, Weston. He’s looking forward to an incredible summer at Encounter and can’t wait to worship together!
Dates and Rates
Encounter Camps are at Talihina, OK at the Kiamichi Baptist Assembly campground.
Teen camps are for students grades 6th through 12th (grade just completed).
Resources and Forms
If you have any questions about any of the following forms please email Tyler Dezort at tylerdezort.tgc@gmail.com Please make sure each person going to camp fills out the Student Registration Form and the KBA - Ropes Course, Archery, Canoeing Form. We will not need these
forms until the day of camp. Make sure you send the Church Registration Form below with your deposit.
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NEW! Click here for 'Online Church Registration Form' - This year, church registration will be online instead of mailing the form. There is a processing fee for using the online payment link, or you can still mail a check.
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Click here for 'Camper Health Form' - YOU MUST BRING ALL COMPLETED FORMS TO REGISTRATION ON SUNDAY FOR EVERYONE (CAMPERS, PRE-CAMPERS, SPONSORS, COOKS, ETC.) YOU BRING WITH YOU TO CAMP. WE MUST HAVE A PHYSICAL COPY TO TURN IN TO THE CAMP NURSE.
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Click here for 'Background Check Form' - For any Camper and Sponsor 18 years and older. This should be turned in with your health forms the day camp starts. WE MUST HAVE A PHYSICAL COPY TO TURN IN TO KBA.
​PLEASE BRING ALL FORMS COMPLETED WITH YOU TO CAMP REGISTRATION WITH YOUR FINAL COUNTS ON SUNDAY.
Encounter Camps are supported by Oklahoma Free Will Baptist gifts through the Cooperative Program. Thank you to Oklahoma Free Will Baptist churches for challenging students to know Christ by giving to the Cooperative Program. For more about Coop please visit www.okfwb.org.