About this episode
Frank Murphy interviews Carter Brown about Camp Ba Yo Ca and its mission to minister to children through outdoor activities and mentorship.
Frank Murphy interviews Carter Brown, Camp Director of Camp Ba Yo Ca in Wears Valley, Tennessee. Carter began serving at Camp Ba Yo Ca at age fifteen as a counselor and kitchen staff member. He received his Master of Divinity from Gateway Seminary and served as the Camp Director at another Baptist camp before returning to Camp Ba Yo Ca. Camp Ba Yo Ca provides outdoor adventure activities to nearly two thousand children in the Knox, Blount, and Sevier county regions. Their mission is to minister to children’s lives through evangelism, discipleship, and mentoring. Camp Ba Yo Ca is affiliated with the Knox County Association of Baptists. More information is available at https://www.campbayoca.com The Camp Ba Yo Ca Classic is an annual golf tournament with all proceeds go directly to the Ba Yo Ca Fund, which ensures that every child who wants to attend Camp can do so, regardless of financial circumstances, while providing a safe and enriching environment for all. This year's tournament will be held at Wild Laurel Golf Course in Townsend on May 11, 2026. Check in will begin at 8:00 a.m. and a shotgun start will be at 9:00 a.m. Individuals can register for $125…
People in this episode
Host: Frank Murphy
Guest: Carter Brown
Topics covered
- camping
- youth ministry
- outdoor activities
- evangelism
- fundraising
- community service
Keywords
- Camp Ba Yo Ca
- Carter Brown
- youth camp
- outdoor adventure
- evangelism
- fundraising tournament
- Knox County
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Camp Ba Yo Ca, Gateway Seminary, Knox County Association of Baptists
Places: Wears Valley, Tennessee, Wild Laurel Golf Course, Knox, Blount, and Sevier county regions
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