Who We Are
We want to share with you the presence of God in our worship, Bible studies and praise services.
Our Mission is the proclamation of the full gospel of the Word of God in a setting where individuals and families can relax, away from the pressures of daily living, enjoy youth, children and adult activities, enjoy each other and be drawn to Jesus Christ in intimate relationship. The Word of God is shared as God's invitation to faith in the Lord Jesus Christ. Loving the Son of God and studying the Word is meant to transform us. We become like Jesus and our life changes, growing in faith, devotion and obedience to the Father's will.
Our Wesleyan heritage is expressed in our belief that God wants all men everywhere to know Him.
We want to encourage you to trust God with your life, trust His love, and yield to His will.
Our History
Begun in 1867 by a group of Methodists, Bentleyville Camp Meeting was established as aplace where "perfect love" (as preached by John Wesley, the founder of the Methodist movement) was to be taught and promoted.
After the horrors of the Civil War, the hunger for God and for an experience of His cleansing of the soul and heart from impure motive brought thousands to camp on horse and buggy each year. Some estimated the crowds at 7,000 to 15,000 attended these camp meetings.
The beautiful hillside grounds were leased for 25 years and then purchased in November 1891, from Martha J Stevens, the daughter of Sheshbazzar Bentley, the town founder. Men and women of faith and vision have improved our facilities and added many buildings on the twenty acres. The unique main tabernacle structure was completed in 1907. A hotel (1949), dormitories (1980), children's center (1997) and upgraded nursery (2001) have increased the usefulness of the grounds for everyone who comes.
Well known preachers of the Wesleyan persuasion such as Phoebe Palmer, Joseph Smith, H C Morrison and John Church were heard in the tabernacle meetings.
Many people have found life in the Lord Jesus on these grounds. Many today trace their spiritual life and their deeper experiences with the Lord to this camp meeting.
We want to share with you the presence of God in our worship, Bible studies and praise services.
Our Mission is the proclamation of the full gospel of the Word of God in a setting where individuals and families can relax, away from the pressures of daily living, enjoy youth, children and adult activities, enjoy each other and be drawn to Jesus Christ in intimate relationship. The Word of God is shared as God's invitation to faith in the Lord Jesus Christ. Loving the Son of God and studying the Word is meant to transform us. We become like Jesus and our life changes, growing in faith, devotion and obedience to the Father's will.
Our Wesleyan heritage is expressed in our belief that God wants all men everywhere to know Him.
We want to encourage you to trust God with your life, trust His love, and yield to His will.
Our History
Begun in 1867 by a group of Methodists, Bentleyville Camp Meeting was established as aplace where "perfect love" (as preached by John Wesley, the founder of the Methodist movement) was to be taught and promoted.
After the horrors of the Civil War, the hunger for God and for an experience of His cleansing of the soul and heart from impure motive brought thousands to camp on horse and buggy each year. Some estimated the crowds at 7,000 to 15,000 attended these camp meetings.
The beautiful hillside grounds were leased for 25 years and then purchased in November 1891, from Martha J Stevens, the daughter of Sheshbazzar Bentley, the town founder. Men and women of faith and vision have improved our facilities and added many buildings on the twenty acres. The unique main tabernacle structure was completed in 1907. A hotel (1949), dormitories (1980), children's center (1997) and upgraded nursery (2001) have increased the usefulness of the grounds for everyone who comes.
Well known preachers of the Wesleyan persuasion such as Phoebe Palmer, Joseph Smith, H C Morrison and John Church were heard in the tabernacle meetings.
Many people have found life in the Lord Jesus on these grounds. Many today trace their spiritual life and their deeper experiences with the Lord to this camp meeting.