We organize SHLD Bible Camp because we believe there is great value found in providing young Christian men with intense Bible study, undistracted worship, mentorship from godly men, and a context to foster friendships with like-minded peers.
Our name, SHLD, stands for the foundational elements of this camp:
SERVICE
Learning to think of others; training to be useful in God’s kingdom
HOLINESS
Committing to purity of heart and life; rising above sin and worldliness
LEADERSHIP
Shining as lights; setting an example in our homes and churches
DISCIPLESHIP
Following Jesus together; applying ourselves to learning His Word
I grew up in Georgia and was blessed with a wonderful, godly family and a strong church family. On top of those blessings, I had the opportunity to attend the Young Men’s Leadership Camp in North Alabama organized by Sewell Hall. Each year, the week of Bible studies and focused conversations challenged me to take my spiritual growth seriously, even as a teenager. After graduating college, I taught elementary school in Oklahoma for a couple years before moving to Texas for a preacher training program at the Kleinwood church of Christ. Since 2017, I have been preaching at the Bellaire church of Christ in Houston, where I live with my wife Elizabeth and our two children. I am thrilled and thankful to have the opportunity to offer a Bible Camp like this to young men in Texas and beyond.