The people behind the camp.
Camp Fairview is a ministry of Fairview Baptist Church, and the people who run it are the church’s own staff and members.
Meet the people who run the camp.
The camp president, the camp director, and the head cook. A ministry of Fairview Baptist Church, led by the church’s own pastor, staff, and members.
Pastor Matthew Herrell
Pastor Matthew Herrell joined the staff of both Fairview Baptist Church and Fairview Christian Academy in the summer of 2016. Before this, he and his family had served in multiple capacities in many different places. Pastor Matt has a background in children’s, youth, and adult Sunday School classes, public school Bible programs, and youth ministries. He and his family also served for six years as missionaries to Peru, where he was involved in church planting, children’s homes, and an English speaking youth group.
In November 2017, Pastor Matt became the co-pastor of Fairview Baptist Church. In November 2018, Dr. Jack Scallions was voted into the role of President and Pastor Emeritus, which promoted Pastor Matt to the roles of Senior Pastor and President of the academy. Among his many roles and responsibilities, Pastor Herrell serves as the President of Camp Fairview.
Pastor Matt graduated from the Crown College of the Bible in 1996. He and his wife, Crystal, have four children: Maddie, Kyle, Lauren, and Tanner.
Connor Roberts
Connor grew up at Fairview Baptist Church and Christian Academy. After graduating from FCA, he attended Crown College and graduated in 2022. At that point, he came on staff at both Fairview Baptist Church and Fairview Christian Academy.
He works in many facets of the church ministry including new members, teen Sunday School, and outreach. He also serves as the director of Camp Fairview and Athletic Director at FCA.
Mrs. Lori Wilson
Mrs. Lori Wilson began volunteering at Camp Fairview nearly ten years ago, assisting in the kitchen and preparing meals for our campers. Over the years, she has gained more respect and responsibility, and now she is our head cook in the kitchen. Mrs. Lori handles our menu, all meal prep, and even takes care of our campers that have allergies, ensuring that everyone has a great experience.
Mrs. Lori’s husband, Trevor, serves as a deacon in Fairview Baptist Church, and together they are active in many facets of our ministry. Their three children, Kora, Grace, and TJ, volunteer in various parts of the camp, such as the kitchen, grounds maintenance, and as counselors during our junior camps.
A staff you can trust.
Every person who serves at camp is screened and approved through Fairview Baptist Church before the first group arrives.
Church staff and members
Fairview Baptist Church staff and members lead the camp and run it week to week.
Bible college students
Bible college students who spend their summer serving at camp alongside the church staff.
High school students
High school students, screened and approved through the church, who serve through the summer.
Ready to bring your group to Camp Fairview?
Call (423) 745-6781 or email CampFairview74@gmail.com and we’ll walk you through dates, fees, and camper registration.