Pastor Temple Baptist Church

We are excited to welcome Pastor Derrick Morlan, his wife Julianna and their beautiful family to our church family as the pastor of Temple Baptist Church located in Powell, Tennessee! The Morlan family has already been a blessing in many ways, and we cannot wait to see what the Lord has in store for our future!

Mount Moriah Camp Director

God is truly blessing the ministry of Mount Moriah Christian Camp. We are so excited about the upcoming summer. Mount Moriah Christian Camp is a place where the Word of God is preached and young people are encouraged to “Take the High Road”. As a young person, God used the camp ministry to encourage me to make right decisions and to give my life to the Lord Jesus Christ. I know God is at work in our world today, and it is our prayer that God would raise up a generation of young people that will live for Him!

If I can help you in any way, please feel free to contact me at steve.scoggins@templebaptistchurch.com. We look forward to what God will do this summer!

Founder

Mount Moriah Christian Camp was established as a ministry of Temple Baptist Church in Powell, Tennessee. Pastor Clarence Sexton led the church to begin the camp by faith with a vision to stir young people to “Take the High Road” and to strengthen local churches in their efforts to reach young people for Christ.

“The high road is not choosing between the good and the bad. It is choosing between the good and the best and always choosing the best. The best is the unending pursuit of Jesus Christ.” – Clarence Sexton

Clarence Sexton • October 10, 1948 – December 12, 2023
Evelyn Sexton • December 19, 1949 – November 16, 2024

Testimonials

We have brought our juniors and teens to Mount Moriah for several years now. We look forward to the week more and more each year. There are so many wonderful things to say about the camp! Our youth have always enjoyed interacting with the counselors. The college students chosen to work at the camp have always shown a sincere interest in the young people as friends but also as spiritual guides. They exercise much patience and amaze us with their never ending energy and enthusiasm. The games and skits always bring many laughs and cheers as they keep the kids engaged and  excited for some friendly competition. The facilities have been great and it’s a blessing to see growth and improvements each summer. Most importantly though, the preaching by the guest speakers has always been spot-on and obviously led by the Holy Spirit. 

We appreciate brother Steve Scoggins so much and his leadership at Mt. Moriah. He has become a genuine friend over the years and always makes us feel included as church leaders. 

What a joy it is to be able to recommend this camp to anyone who is looking for a place to take their youth for a time of spiritual growth and friendship with other brothers and sisters in Christ. We thank the Lord for Mount Moriah and the people who keep the vision alive.

Youth Directors Brian & India Makray of Open For Baptist Church in Lexington, NC

Mount Moriah Christian Camp has been such a tremendous blessing to our church, my family, and to our teenagers over the years. We are incredibly thankful for the countless memories that have been made, the friendships that have been strengthened, and most importantly, the spiritual decisions that have taken place at camp. Year after year, we have watched young people step away from the distractions of everyday life, leave their modern technology behind, and spend focused time hearing the Word of God preached, worshiping the Lord, and being challenged to surrender their lives more fully to Christ. Each year our teens and juniors make lasting friendships that encourage them as they observe others, outside their region, living and serving God.

As grateful as we are for Temple Baptist Church, Mount Moriah Christian Camp and the amazing, faithful people who serve there, we know that all the glory belongs to God. He is the One who saves souls, changes hearts, restores lives, and calls young people to live for Him. We have seen teenagers return from camp with a renewed hunger for God, a greater desire to serve Him, and decisions that have impacted the direction of their lives. We praise the Lord for every seed that has been planted, every prayer that has been answered, and every life that has been changed. Mount Moriah Christian Camp will always hold a special place in the heart of our church, and we look forward with great anticipation to seeing what God will continue to do there in the years ahead!

Youth Director Derrick Rash of Troy Baptist Church in Troy, OH

We have been taking our junior campers to Mount Moriah for the last 5 years. We love how well the camp is organized and how smoothly it runs all week long. From the time we arrive until the time we leave there is not one hour of the day that is not accounted for. But more than that is the spiritual emphasis that Mount Moriah places on every aspect of the camp. From the services to scripture memorization, daily morning and evening devotions, even the activities are all centered around the spiritual growth of the young people. Our young people love Mount Moriah Camp, and they look forward to it every summer.

Youth Director Samuel St. Cyr of Peoples Baptist Church in McDonough, GA

“We’ve been bringing teens to Mount Moriah for many years now. We have never regretted or been disappointed in that spiritual investment. Food, fun, friendships – all this is important, but what makes Mount Moriah special is the emphasis on faith. Everyone involved from the camp director to the student-staff are all there having a good time, praying with and for campers, leading the unsaved to the Savior, teaching the Word of God, and exhibiting a culture of Christ-likeness which makes for a remarkable camp week. You have fun, but you feel and sense that faith-emphasis every time, which I am grateful for. If you have never brought a youth group to Mount Moriah, let me encourage you to schedule it, pray over it, and get a group together. Do it. Not only will your youth group have a blast, if you come with them, you will get a big blessing yourself. Adults often come back home fired up to live for the Lord, not just the teens. I hope you will make it a part of your yearly youth ministry. God bless the ministry of Mount Moriah!”

 

Pastor Nathan Housley of LaRue Baptist Church in Hodgenville, KY

“Mount Moriah Christian Camp is a rare kind of camp that places a clear priority on spiritual things while still providing campers with high-quality recreational activities. Because of Mount Moriah, our young people anticipate summer even more, they arrive at camp with the right expectations, and leave having made eternal-altering decisions and lifelong memories. The leadership and staff are hospitable, dependable, and committed to making the camp experience enjoyable for counselors as well as campers. If you have been looking for this kind of camp, I encourage you to pray about sending your young people to Mount Moriah Christian Camp!”

Family Ministries Director Isaac Young of Tabernacle Baptist Church in Hickory, NC

“I highly recommend Mount Moriah Christian Camp for churches and youth ministries looking for a Christ-centered camp experience. As a youth pastor, I appreciate the camp’s strong emphasis on Biblical preaching, spiritual growth, and helping young people develop a deeper relationship with the Lord. The staff are committed to creating an environment where young people can grow spiritually while also enjoying fellowship, activities, and meaningful friendships. The preaching and services challenge teenagers to take their faith seriously and apply biblical principles to their everyday lives. Mount Moriah is an encouraging and enjoyable atmosphere for young people to hear God’s Word and make lasting spiritual decisions. Our young people have benefited greatly from the time spent at camp, both spiritually and personally. I am thankful for  Mount Moriah Christian Camp and would gladly recommend it to any pastor or youth pastor looking for a quality Christian camp for their young people!”

Youth Pastor Daniel Platt of First Baptist Church of SW Broward in Hollywood, Florida