Make A Donation
Camp Bethel Ministries is a faith-based 501(c)3 organization, and all donations and contributions are tax deductible in accordance with federal and state tax laws. Please prayerfully consider supporting our mission today.
Ways to Donate
Mail A Check
Please make checks payable to Camp Bethel Ministries and mail to:
Camp Bethel Ministries
9050 Camp Bethel Road
Wise, VA 24293
In Person Payment
We would love to meet you personally at camp! Please call Brian at (727) 692-8152 to set up a time to visit us!
We appreciate your prayer and financial support.
Gym Roof Campaign
We have been told that the gym at Camp Bethel is possibly the largest chink log cabin in the United States! For decades it has served as a place for ministry and a vast variety of events. Maybe you were even a part of one of those! Youth camps and retreats, concerts, birthday parties, rock wall climbing, youth and adult athletic leagues for basketball and volleyball, the wild game dinner and vendor hall, UVA Wise basketball club, church services and revivals, banquets and more.... the list keeps going with just how utilized and important this indoor facility is to camp and the community. Will you help replace the roof so these events and activities will continue to impact young and old?
Recently, a local donor took it upon himself to replace all of the lights with beautiful and bright LED's. Volunteers have been painting and bringing it back to life both inside and out. We are also looking for a wood floor, in the near future, to replace the dated carpeting and provide a better surface for all activites. But right now, none of that will be possible if we do not replace the current leaking roof. During recent storms we have counted more than 8 locations allowing water to enter the facility. Without some urgent attention, repairs will increase and we will lose use of the building.
We have a quote from a local vendor and are seeking your help for $30,000 to protect this beautiful building for another 30 years. Will you help us continue to impact lives at camp? Click below to give a fully tax-deductible gift.
Camp Bethel's Goals & Wish List
We've been asked often what our needs are, and it's our prayer that we'll be intentional to share with God's people, and to steward well what He provides. As we expand into this season of ministry, our priorities are to:
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Continue needed repair and restoration of existing land and facilities, additionally re-imagining their use for effective ministry growth
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Develop guest spaces suited for couples and families that are comfortable for year-round retreats, ministry and events
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Expand recreational opportunities on property in-line with the mission of "Connecting Generations in Christ"
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Expand meeting spaces so that small-groups and retreats can have multi-seasonal opportunities to rest, be refreshed, and encounter Christ more deeply
So with those goals in mind, we're sharing in case there are resources you're connected with that can be shared! Here is a current "wish list" of resources that will help us pursue God's calling to serve families, churches, Christ-followers & not-yet-followers for God's glory and their good.
Maintenance/Long-Term Needs
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A second zero turn mower
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4x4 backhoe
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Medium 4x4 tractor with box blade, regular blade, rear finish mower, front bucket, and forklift forks
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Leaf blowers (Husqvarna 36obt's) weed whacker
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Sawmill and planer (to make great use of the plentiful wood that often needs cutting and pruning)
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Updated windows for staff housing (winter-proofing and energy efficient)
Guest Spaces & Amenities
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Nugget Ice Maker for The Outpost
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Swinging doors for the Dining Hall kitchen, to make access easier and safer