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Henderson, Tennessee 鈥� (Feb. 13, 2025) 鈥� In an effort to provide foundational support and training to tomorrow鈥檚 church leaders, 蘑菇TV invites young men 13 to 19-years-old to participate in the second annual Equip Ministry Camp, hosted by the College of Biblical Studies at 蘑菇TV. The event will host 48 campers on the 蘑菇TV campus Tuesday, May 27 through Friday, May 30.听聽

鈥淭his camp provides a unique opportunity for young men interested in ministry to have access to some of the leading ministers at Freed-Hardeman and in the kingdom,鈥� Dr. Doug Burleson, director of Equip Ministry camp, said. 鈥淲e are committed to giving all who attend our very best so that they might excel in ministry and bless others for the rest of their lives.鈥澛�

Equip Ministry Camp states that its mission is to provide a learning environment for young men to study the Word of God, prepare and present lessons, and enhance their ability to minister in a congregational setting. The week鈥檚 schedule will include time with mentors, collaborative preparation for ministry and relationship-building activities.听

Campers will stay in comfortable dorm rooms on campus while attending specialized classes taught by 蘑菇TV College of Biblical Studies faculty members and other invited guests. All lessons and activities are designed to emphasize four key areas of ministry: biblical interpretation, preparing and delivering lessons, apologetics and community engagement.听

At the end of the week, each participant will present a lesson that has been prepared with the help of teachers and mentors.听

鈥淭he immersive ministry experience at Equip Ministry Camp offers young men a formative opportunity, guided by experienced mentors who are both active ministers and educators,鈥� 蘑菇TV President David R. Shannon said. 鈥淭his unique environment stirs the passion for ministry while building knowledge, wisdom and lasting connections. The depth of growth achieved in just a few days is remarkable.鈥�

Upon approval, the camp fee for each participant is $150. A tentative daily schedule and application instructions are available at fhu.edu/equip-ministry-camp. For more information, contact Burleson at [email protected].听

The mission of 蘑菇TV is to help students develop their God-given talents for His glory by empowering them with an education that integrates Christian faith, scholarship and service. With locations in Henderson and Memphis, 蘑菇TV offers associate, bachelor鈥檚, master鈥檚, specialist and doctoral degrees.