About

Inspired by our core values of Faith, Fellowship, and Service, Campground Baptist Church is dedicated to fostering a spiritual sanctuary where every individual’s journey with the Lord is nurtured and celebrated.  Our mission is to cultivate a community bound by a warm, welcoming spirit, where members can deepen their relationship with God through meaningful discipleship and active participation in a variety of ministries. We strive to extend the love of God beyond the walls of our church, serving our wider community with compassion and commitment.  As a family united in faith, we are devoted to living our the teachings of Christ in every aspect of our lives, inviting all to join us in a journey towards spiritual growth, communal harmony, and dedicated service. 

We’re affiliated with the Ten Mile Association, the Baptist Missionary Association of Mississippi, and the Baptist Missionary Association of America. 

Our story begins in the early 1990’s with Brother Harry Tapp, who had a vision and desire to build a church and campground where children could learn about nature, experience the camaraderie of others, and ultimately hear the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

For the first time, on September 1, 1991, with Brother Harry Tapp as pastor, Campground Baptist Church met on the grounds of the Mississippi Youth Camp. With God’s blessings, the church quickly outgrew a single-wide trailer, which eventually led us to our current location on Highway 53.

In 2006, the Lord reignited our desire to establish a campground for hosting summer camps. Since then, God has continued to bless this ministry by adding eight bunkhouses, two shower houses, a snack shack, recreation areas, additional worship and kitchen space, a new gym area, and thankfully, many more volunteers that make camp possible.

In 2013, a new ministry was born, The Gift: a Christmas Drama. The Gift takes spectators through the life of Jesus: before his birth, after his birth, and through his resurrection. Over the years, thousands of people have witnessed this emotional and impactful presentation in person.

In 2024, the camp was officially named Camp Jireh – the Lord Provides.  An additional 150 bunks where added to house more campers.  There were also additional recreational areas of having Disc Golf and an Obstacle Course Area.   

Throughout the years, many have come to know Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior through our various ministries and countless seeds have been planted. We are grateful for the opportunity God has given us to serve Him through these ministries. The never-ending excitement of seeing God bless and expand our ministry is indescribable. To God be the glory, great things He has done.

Timeline of history

1991 – First Church Service
1993 – The flood
1996 – Construction on new church began
1999 – Awana Program Started
2006 – Summer Camps Kicked Off
2000 – Church Expansion
2010 – Cabins & Bathhouse Added
2013 – The Gift
2024 – Camp Expansion of Cabins and New Recreational Areas

Church Covenant(1)

Having been led, as we believe, by the Spirit of God, (2) to receive the Lord Jesus Christ as our Saviour, (3) and on the profession of our faith, (4) having been baptized in the name of the Father, and of the Sone, and of the Holy Ghost, (5) we do now in the presence of God, angels, and this assembly, most solemnly and joyfully enter into covenant with one another, as one body in Christ.(6)

We engage therefore, by the aid of the Holy Spirit,(7) to walk together in Christian love; (8) to strive for the advancement of this church, (9) in knowledge, (10) holiness, (11) and comfort; (12) to promote its prosperity and spirituality; (13) to sustain its worship, (14) ordinances, (15) discipline, (16) and doctrines; (17) to contribute cheerfully and regularly to the support of the ministry, (18) the expenses of the church, (19) the relief of the poor, (20) and the spread of the gospel through all nations. (21)

We also engage to maintain family and secret devotion; (22) to religiously educate our children; (23) to seek the salvation of our kindred and acquaaintances; (24) to walk circumspectly in the world; (25) to be just in our dealings, faithful in our engagements, (26) and exemplary in our deportment; (27) to avoid all tattling, backbiting, (28) and excessive anger; (29) to abstain from the sale and use of intoxicating drinks as a beverage, (30) and to be zealous in our efforts to advance the kingdom of our Saviour. (31)

We further engage to watch over one another in brotherly love; (32) to remember each other in prayer; (33) to aid each other in sickness and distress; (34) to cultivate Christian sympathy in feeling and cortesy in speech; (35) to be slow to take offence; (36) but always ready for reconciliation, and mindful of the rules of our Saviour to secure it without delay. (37)

We moreover engage that when we remove from this place, we will as soon as possible unite with some other church, where we can carry out the spirit of this covenant and the principles of God’s word. (38)

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All the scripture references below have been given to show that the Church Covenant adopted by this church is straight from the word of God. It is our pledge/guarantee, that upon becoming a member of Campground Baptist Church, we will seek to live our lives according to God’s Biblical Standards.

(1) Numbers 30:2, Deuteronomy 23:21, 2 Chronicles 15:12

(2) John 6:63, Romans 8:1, John 3:5-6

(3) John 1:12-13, 1 Thessalonians 2:13

(4) Romans 10:10-11

(5) Matthew 28:19, Matthew 3:16-17

(6) 1 Corinthians 12:12-14, Acts 2:42, Deuteronomy 23:21

(7) John 14:26, John 16:13

(8) Ephesians 5:1-2, 1 Thessalonians 4:9

(9) Ephesians 2:21-22

(10) 2 Peter 3:18

(11) 2 Corinthians 7:1, 1 Peter 1:15-16

(12) 1 Thessalonians 5:14, ! Thessalonians 4:17-18

(13) Jude 20-21

(14) Hebrews 10:25

(15) Matthew 28:19-20, 1 Corinthians 11:24-25, John 13

(16) Romans 16:17, 2 Thessalonians 3:6, 1 Timothy 5:20

(17) Acts 2:42, 2 John 9-11

(18) Matthew 10:9-10

(19) Malachi 3:10

(20) 1 John 3:17-18, 2 Corinthians 9:6-7

(21) Luke 24:46-48, Acts 1:8

(22) Deuteronomy 11:18-20, Matthew 6:6

(23) Ephesians 6:4, Proverbs 22:6

(24) Mark 5:19-20, 2 Corinthians 4:3

(25) Matthew 5:16, Ephesians 5:15-16

(26) Romans 12:17, Ephesians 4:25

(27) Ephesians 5:8-11

(28) Ephesians 4:31-32

(29) Ephesians 4 :26-27

(30) Proverbs 20:1, 1 Corinthians 5:11, Ephesians 5:18, Galatians 5:9

(31) Acts 1:8, Acts 8:4, Luke 14:23

(32) Romans 12:10, Hebrews 13:1

(33) Ephesians 6:18, 1 Thessalonians 5:25

(34) Galatians 6:10, James 5:14-16

(35) Ephesians 6:18, 1 thessalonians 5:25

(36) Romans 12:19-21

(37) Matthew 5:23-24, Matthew 18:15-18

(38) Colossians 3:23, Acts 18:27

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Doctrinal Statement

1. 1. 1. The Trinity of God.
      2. The infallible and plenary verbal inspiration of the Scripture.
      3. The Biblical account of creation.
      4. The personality of Satan.
      5. Hereditary and total depravity of man in his natural state involving his fall in Adam.
      6. The virgin birth and deity of Jesus Christ.
      7. Christ’s blood atonement for fallen man. We believe Christ died for the sins of the whole world (John 1:29; I Tim. 2:4-6; Heb. 2:9) that through His blood, atonement for sin is made without respect of persons. Anyone who will exercise repentance toward God and faith in our Lord Jesus Christ (Acts 20:21) will be saved. Although all men can be saved, some will reject God’s redemption by exercise of their free will.
      8. His bodily resurrection and ascension back to his Father.
      9. The Person and work of the Holy Spirit.
      10. Justification before God by faith without any admixture of works. All such justified persons are in the family of God.
      11. Separation of God’s children from the world.
      12. Water baptism (immersion) to be administered to believers only and by Divine authority as given to missionary Baptist churches.
      13. The Lord’s Supper, a church ordinance to be administered to baptized believers only in scriptural church capacity.
      14. Eternal security of the believer.
      15. The establishment of a visible church by Christ Himself during His personal ministry on earth; and His churches are not now, nor have they ever been, universal or invisible.
      16. Worldwide missions according to the Great Commission which Christ gave His church. (Matthew 28:19, 20).
      17. The perpetuity of missionary Baptist churches from Christ’s day on earth until His second coming.
      18. The right of scriptural churches to be held as equal units, in their associated capacities, with equal rights and privileges for all.
      19. The subjection of all scriptural associational assemblies and their committees to the will of the churches, so that they shall forever remain as servants of the churches originating them.
      20. The separation of the Lord’s Church from all so-called churches or church alliances which advocate, practice, or uphold heresies and other human innovations, which are not in harmony with the Word of God. Open communion, alien baptism, pulpit affiliation with heretical churches, modernism, modern tongues movement, and all kindred evils arising from these practices are unscriptural.
      21. The only valid baptism is that administered by the authority of a scriptural missionary Baptist church. Any so-called Baptist church which knowingly receives alien baptism, habitually practices this or other evils as those listed in statement 20 cannot be a scriptural Baptist church, nor can its ordinances remain valid.
      22. The personal, bodily and imminent return of Christ to earth.
      23. The bodily resurrection of the dead.
      24. The reality of heaven, involving Divine assurance of eternal happiness for the redeemed of God.
      25. The reality of hell, involving everlasting punishment of the incorrigible wicked.
      26. We believe in the absolute separation of Church and State.
      27. Biblical Marriage – God, having created male and female, instituted their union in marriage. God designed marriage as the covenantal relationship of one biological man and one biological woman for a lifetime. It is God’s unique gift to reveal the union between Christ and His church. God provides in marriage the context for the only appropriate sexual desires and behaviors and the only means for procreation of the human race. The God-ordained institution of marriage is not subject to redefinition or re-interpretation by human means or practice. Forgiveness and reconciliation are found in God’s atonement which is without respect of persons. (Genesis 1:27-28; Genesis 2:18-25; Matthew 19:3-9; Leviticus 18:22-25; Proverbs 5:18-19, Mark 10:6-9, Romans 1:18-32, 1 Corinthians 6:9-11, 16; Ephesians 5:22-23; Hebrews 13:4)

A – Admit — Admit to God that you are a sinner. Repent, turning away from your sin.

• “for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.” Romans 3:23
• “There is not a righteous man on earth who does what is right and never sins.” Ecclesiastes 7:20
• “If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.” 1 John 1:9

B – Believe — Believe that Jesus Christ is God’s Son and accept God’s gift of forgiveness from sin.

• “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.” John 3:16
• “Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” John 14:6
• “For it is by grace that you have been saved, through faith – and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God – not by works, so that no one can boast.” Ephesians 2:8-9

C – Confess — Confess your faith in Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord.

• “If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.” 1 John 1:9
• “9That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. 10 For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.  13 For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.”  Romans 10:9, 10, 13

The Sinner’s Prayer:
Dear God, I know that I am a sinner and there is nothing that I can do to save myself. I confess my complete helplessness to forgive my own sin or to work my way to heaven. At this moment I trust Christ alone as the One who bore my sin when He died on the cross. I believe that He did all that will ever be necessary for me to stand in your holy presence. I thank you that Christ was raised from the dead as a guarantee of my own resurrection. As best as I can, I now transfer my trust to Him. I am grateful that He has promised to receive me despite my many sins and failures. Father, I take you at your word. I thank you that I can face death now that you are my Savior. Thank you for the assurance that you will walk with me through the deep valley. Thank you for hearing this prayer. In Jesus’ Name. Amen.

D – Depart –Depart from evil.
This is not part of the steps to secure salvation but it is a way of proving yourself that you are now truly of Christ. Forget your past and follow him.

• “Depart from evil, and do good; seek peace, and pursue it.”  Psalms 34:14
• Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are past away; behold, all things are become new.” 2 Corinthians 5:17