2022 Past Events


Sunday, October 9, 2022

Sink Valley Baptist Church

4762 Sink Valley Road, Butler, Tennessee  37640

Speaker: James Gardner

11:00 AM  Dinosaurs and Dragons - Fact or Myth

6:00 PM    Grand Canyon and the Global Flood


Thursday-Saturday, September 29-October 1, 2022

Creation, Science and the Bible Retreat

Doe River Gorge Christian Camp

220 Doe River Gorge Rd, Hampton, Tennessee  37658

Creation/Evolution/Apologetics lectures and field trips

Teaching provided by David Rives (David Rives Ministries), 

Dr. Charles Jackson (Points of Origins Ministries),

Dr. Jobe Martin (Biblical Discipleship Ministries) and

live animal demonstrations by Michael Maughon (Genesis Animal Sanctuary)

The registration cost of $169 ($119 for ages 6 - 11) includes meals, snacks, coffee breaks, lodging, train ride, activities and lectures.  Meals include Thursday dinner, Friday breakfast, lunch and dinner, and Saturday breakfast and lunch. Lodging is in modern rooms with ten bunkbeds and private bathrooms. Please note that the lodging will be organized by participants’ gender and age with possible exceptions for larger families staying together if space is available. A few cabins, boxcars and RV spaces are also available (please call for price and availability).

The cost for retreat attendees living nearby and commuting is $119 ($79 for ages 6 - 11) for all the meals, snacks, coffee breaks, train ride, activities and lectures.

For more information or to register, please call or visit the retreat website: 

www.doerivergorge.com/creation-retreat/

423-725-4010

registrar@doerivergorge.com

220 Doe River Gorge Road, Hampton, TN 37658
www.doerivergorge.com

Download the brochure here: Creation Retreat Brochure

Click here for videos of retreat lectures


August 2022 to May 2023 

Exponential Gap Year

Doe River Gorge Christian Camp

220 Doe River Gorge Rd, Hampton, Tennessee  37658

Creation/Evolution/Apologetics/Bible Weekly Teaching

Teaching provided by Canopy Ministries, Geneva Institute of Christian ThoughtFull Armour Ministries

Teachers:  Dean Walker, John O’Roark, Steve Falling, James Gardner, Alan White, James Denton, Patrick Hines

Exponential is a nine-month, gap year residential learning experience to help young men and women discover their abilities and passions while building a foundation for their faith. Studies include Old Testament, New Testament, logic, apologetics, worldviews and scientific creationism.   The lessons in the Science and the Bible curriculum are chosen to enable Christian young people to defend their faith and to proclaim the gospel of Jesus Christ effectively. The focus is on providing answers to questions surrounding the book of Genesis, as it is the most-attacked book of the Bible. The evidence of nature and the proper application of historical and experimental science fully support the straightforward reading of Genesis. In the area of geology and paleontology, the evidence of sedimentary rock layers and fossils provide clear evidence of the Biblical Flood and refute evolution. Teaching will also include lessons on astronomy, biology, chemistry, dinosaurs, The Ark, molecular biology, genetics, radiometric dating and archeology.  Exponential includes field trips (Creation Museum and Ark Encounter), hiking, camping, kayaking, outdoor skills training, animal care, summer camp staff training, lifeguarding and much more.

Please contact Doe River Gorge Ministries for more information at 423-725-4010


Wednesday-Thursday, May 18-19, 2022

Classical Conversations Homeschool Event

Indian Springs Baptist Church

325 Hill Rd., Kingsport, Tennessee  37664

Dinosaurs and Dragons; Fossils, Evidence for the Flood

Speakers: James Gardner, Steve Falling


Wednesdays, March 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, April 6, 13, 20, 27, 2022; 12:30pm

Everlan of Johnson City

2623 Peoples Street, Johnson City, Tennessee  37604

Various creation/evolution/Bible topics

Speakers: James Gardner, Michael Maughon, Patrick Hines, James Denton, Steve Falling


Sunday, April 10, 2022

First Baptist Church

306 East Laurel Avenue, Damascus, Virginia  24236

Speaker: James Gardner

8:15 AM and 11:00 AM  

“Ignoring the Curse"


Sunday, April 3, 2022

First Baptist Church

306 East Laurel Avenue, Damascus, Virginia  24236

Speaker: James Gardner

8:15 AM and 11:00 AM


Wednesday, March 23, 2022

Bridwell Heights Presbyterian Church

108 Bridwell Heights Rd, Kingsport, Tennessee  37664

6:30 PM  “Fossils: Evidence of The Flood and Refuting Evolution"

Speaker: Steve Falling

Audio file


Sunday, February 27, 2022

First Baptist Church

306 East Laurel Avenue, Damascus, Virginia  24236

Speaker: James Gardner

8:15 AM and 11:00 AM  "Is Taking Genesis as Literal History Important?”


Wednesday, February 23, 2022

Bridwell Heights Presbyterian Church

108 Bridwell Heights Rd, Kingsport, Tennessee  37664

6:30 PM  "Cellular Complexity: Evidence of Creation

Speaker: Steve Falling


Sunday, February 20, 2022

First Baptist Church

306 East Laurel Avenue, Damascus, Virginia  24236

8:15 AM and 11:00 AM   "The Relevance of Creation

Speaker: James Gardner


Saturday, Sunday - February 12-13, 2022

Faith Baptist Church

2310 16th St. N.E., Hickory, North Carolina

Saturday, February 12, 2022

6:00 PM  Worldviews Have Consequences

Sunday, February 13, 2022

11:00 AM  Too Many Zeros - Grand Canyon and the Flood

Speaker: James Gardner


August 2021 to May 2022 

Exponential Gap Year

Doe River Gorge Christian Camp

Hampton, Tennessee

Creation/Evolution/Apologetics/Bible Weekly Teaching

Teaching provided by Canopy Ministries, Geneva Institute of Christian ThoughtFull Armour MinistriesDavid Rives MinistriesPoints of Origins

Teachers:  Dean Walker, John O’Roark, Steve Falling, James Gardner, Alan White, James Denton, David Rives, Charles Jackson, Patrick Hines

Exponential is a nine-month, gap year residential learning experience to help young men and women discover their abilities and passions while building a foundation for their faith. Studies include Old Testament, New Testament, logic, apologetics, worldviews and scientific creationism.   The lessons in the Science and the Bible curriculum are chosen to enable Christian young people to defend their faith and to proclaim the gospel of Jesus Christ effectively. The focus is on providing answers to questions surrounding the book of Genesis, as it is the most-attacked book of the Bible. The evidence of nature and the proper application of historical and experimental science fully support the straightforward reading of Genesis. In the area of geology and paleontology, the evidence of sedimentary rock layers and fossils provide clear evidence of the Biblical Flood and refute evolution. Teaching will also include lessons on astronomy, biology, chemistry, dinosaurs, The Ark, molecular biology, genetics, radiometric dating and archeology.  Exponential includes field trips (Creation Museum and Ark Encounter), hikes, camping, kayaking, outdoor skills training, animal care, summer camp staff training, lifeguarding and much more.

Please contact Doe River Gorge Ministries for more information at 423-725-4010

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