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Bible & Missionary Conference

July 22-28, 2023
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BMC is short for Bible and Missionary conference, something we’ve been doing at Beulah Beach for 100 years! 
Since 1921, Beulah Beach has held a Bible and Missionary Conference – and we haven’t lost our focus.  In fact, it’s a big as ever – biblical preaching, inspiring messages from international workers, something for all ages, entertainment and fellowship that your family will not want to miss.

Speakers & Events

Ralph Trainer

Ralph Trainer

Keynote Speaker | Sunday AM

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My Primary responsibility is to cooperate with the Holy Spirit’s leading in providing visionary, strategic, and directional leadership. I think we have assembled an amazing staff of servant-leaders. “Service as great as the lake,” is more than something we say! It is wonderful to serve alongside my wife and kids. I love what Beulah Beach is to families – we are committed to raising the next generation to take the word to the world.

One of my core values is fun! But the thing I enjoy the most is hearing of changed lives through camp ministry. I am a Beulah Beach bell ringer! As a boy I tried to ring the bell at midnight and got caught in the act. I surrendered my life to Christ at camp!

I have served as a pastor, an international worker, in the district and national office and now at Beulah Beach. I am convinced that God doesn’t speak any louder here, but many have told me that they tend to hear him better at Beulah Beach! Listen!

Zach Meerkreebs

Zach Meerkreebs

Keynote Speaker | Sunday Missions

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Zach Meerkreebs has the goal in life to be the most grateful person in the room. His gratitude is founded in the gift of Jesus and the Gospel, the joy of being married to Kristin, and being the proud father of three girls; Eden, Esther, and Mercy.

After growing up Jewish and experiencing life in a broken home, Zach met Jesus through the witness and courage of his friends and their families who loved Jesus boldly around him. Since meeting Jesus, Zach has had the joy of planting churches, traveling the world as a missionary, investing in leaders, ministering on college campuses, and pastoring in the local church. His passion is to help identify and develop emerging leaders for future Kingdom impact and has recently done that as a part of Envision, a ministry of the Christian & Missionary Alliance. Zach’s latest adventure with Jesus was catalyzed by his participation in a unique outpouring of God’s Spirit at Asbury University in February, 2023 which has catalyzed traveling to universities and communities around our nation and the world to testify and spur on hunger and pursuit of God’s mission through awakening and renewal. 

Zach currently lives in Lexington, KY with his wife and girls and is excited to continue to watch and participate in what God is doing around the world.

Daniel Carmel

Daniel Carmel

Concert | Sunday PM

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Since I grew up near the sea, I was fascinated with sailing and thought it would be exciting to work as a ship captain. When I completed my mandatory Israeli army service at the age of 21, I decided to pursue my dream of becoming a boat captain. At the age of 24, I began piloting tugboats in the Haifa port.

While piloting the boats, I was exposed to God’s Word every day as pastors preached about Yeshua (Jesus in Hebrew) to their congregations on the boats. I was impressed by their prayers and moved by their worship songs. People on the boats also told me about Yeshua and prayed for me and I could always feel the presence of the Holy Spirit. For five years, I pondered what I heard about Yeshua. Then after 5 years i woke up with a great love to Yeshua.

Music has always been a major part of my life. I have played the drums since my youth. After I met Yeshua, my interest in music expanded to include both the singing and the composition of worship songs.
In 2002, I started a music ministry called Hebrew Worship Songs in which I began translating popular English worship songs to Hebrew and recording them. I wanted believers to hear the songs they loved in our Lord’s language, and I wanted Israelis to hear about Yeshua through my music.

In October 2007, we dedicated our first worship boat, FAITH, and officially opened Sea of Galilee Worship Boats Ltd. to be a blessing to believers from many countries around the world and to Israelis here at home.

Ryan Dobson

Ryan Dobson

Keynote Speaker | Monday AM/PM

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Ryan Dobson is leading a rebellion not for the faint of heart. It’s a rebellion that fights for the hearts and souls of parents and families. Our culture has been tipped on its head over the past 20 years, and therefore the approach to helping families get healthy has to be profound. It was this mindset and understanding of culture that prompted Ryan and his wife, Laura, to found REBEL Parenting. Ryan has combined his natural abilities and passion for public speaking to significantly engage and challenge parents and families in every stage of life but in a revolutionary way. NOTHING is “off the table.” The old rules about “What you can & can’t talk about” have been thrown out the window!! The state of marriage and parenting is in such a state that “leading a rebellion” may be the most effective way to bring healing and help. It is this atmosphere of total honestly, grace, truth and love that the messiness of this life can finds wholeness.

Charles Galbreath

Charles Galbreath

Keynote Speaker | Tuesday AM/PM

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The Reverend Dr. Charles O. Galbreath is senior pastor of Alliance Tabernacle (formerly known as Clarendon Road Church of the C&MA) in Brooklyn, New York. Affectionately known as “Pastor Charles” to members and friends of his congregation,” he has led the ministry since 2010.

Charles is married to his college sweetheart a Nyack alumna, Flobien Vidal Galbreath. They are the proud parents of Charles Oliver Galbreath, Jr. (C.J.), Malia Marie Galbreath and Greyson Alexander Galbreath.

Kamryn Babb

Kamryn Babb

Keynote Speaker | Wednesday AM

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Kamryn Babb was a four-star recruit coming out of Christian Brothers College High School in St. Louis, Missouri, and the 13th-ranked wide receiver in the 2018 recruiting class.

When he enrolled to play for the Buckeyes, the future seemed bright.

BDespite the promise he showed on the high school gridiron, Babb’s collegiate career was derailed by numerous knee injuries. Babb missed both the 2018 and the 2019 seasons with a two separate ACL injuries in each knee, but was able to play in seven of Ohio State’s games during the COVID-shortened 2020 season.

Babb was on track to play in 2021, but another ACL injury cost him that season. Even though Babb missed that entire season, he was voted a team captain by his teammates.

He has gone through four knee surgeries since his senior year of high school.

In August head coach Ryan Day seemed optimistic that he would see the field sometime during 2022:

Babb was cleared to return to the field, and suited up with his teammates for a game against the Hoosiers With the Buckeyes in control in the second half, Babb took the field with the offense, and quarterback C.J. Stroud looked his way. His first collegiate catch went for a touchdown.

Rebecca St. James

Rebecca St. James

Ladies Day Speaker/Concert | Wednesday PM

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Among the most defining artists in Christian music history, GRAMMY®-winning singer/songwriter, best-selling author, speaker and actress Rebecca St. James rocketed into the global spotlight following the release of her self-titled ForeFront Records debut in 1994. The Australian native’s modern pop sensibilities and uncompromising lyrics set a benchmark in Christian music, leading a new generation of artistry in the genre.  

David Smith

David Smith

Keynote Speaker | Thursday AM/PM

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David Smith presently serves as the Lead Pastor of Fairhaven Church. Fairhaven is a
growing multi-site church with five campuses collectively serving nearly 8,000 people.
Fairhaven has been listed twice in Outreach Magazine as one of the top 100 fastest
growing churches in the country. Leadership is his passion, and he is described as
relational and highly visionary. As a communicator, he is conversational and
practical. Fairhaven has been listed as one of the Best Christian Workplaces.

David has traveled extensively speaking at Missionary Field Forums and, camps,
retreats, college campuses, and has held chapel services for professional sports teams.
He has spoken at the General Council for Indonesia and Ecuadorian national churches.
David has been a featured speaker with the National Perspectives course and is an
extremely sought-after consultant, helping churches develop a health, growth, and
leadership transition strategy.

David not only served as a missionary but was a missionary kid, born and raised in
Indonesia. He and his wife, Kathy, have four grown sons, two daughter-in-laws and two
grandsons. David loves sports and was a semi-professional soccer play. David’s a
gracious person whose love for Jesus Christ and Fairhaven Church is evident.

Rob Reimer

Rob Reimer

Keynote Speaker | Bible Hour

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Rev. Dr. Rob Reimer is Professor of Pastoral Theology at Alliance Theological Seminary in Nyack, NY and was the founding and pastor of South Shore Community Church in Massachusetts.  

Rob is also an accomplished author. His books, Soul Care, River Dwellers, Spiritual Authority, Calm in the Storm, Deep Faith and Pathways to the King have been sold worldwide.

Rob regularly speaks at pastors’ conferences, leadership conferences, churches, and seminaries around the world. 

Rob and his wife, Jen, live in the Nyack, NY area with their four children, Danielle, Courtney, Darcy, and Craig.

Activities & Pricing

Crafts

There are craft times throughout the week where you can learn how to create unique paintings, home decorations, and other fun crafts.

BMC Golf Outing

Grab your clubs and grab a buddy, your wife, your friend, your son, your uncle, or anyone else you know that golfs. Head out to Willow Creek Golf Course in Vermillion for the BMC Golf Outing. This event takes place annually on Tuesday during BMC. For $17 you get 9 holes, 1 cart, and a great time with fellow golfers!

Trivia Nights

Beulah Beach trivia nights are where you get to use your brain and freeze your brain! Trivia takes place after the evening service on Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday nights. Enjoy an evening of fellowship, ICE-CREAM, and a whole lot of TRIVIA!

Tournaments

Who doesn’t love some friendly competition? BMC offers fun and exciting tournaments throughout the week that YOU can be a part of! Have a guaranteed blast in any of the following:
Basketball Tournament – Mon
Kan Jam Tournament – Wed
Corn Hole Tournament – Thurs
*tournaments begin at 2:00PM

Water Activities
Enjoy the benefits of being right on lake Erie! BMC offers an extensive list of fun water activities. Experience Lake Erie from the shoreline and beyond. You will have the opportunity to swim, ride a jetski, and go tubing, paddleboarding, paddleboating, or canoeing! Or simply lay on the beach and soak up the sun. Need a break from the lake but still want to be by the water? Simply head over to the pool for more splashin’ fun!

Outdoor Activities
Get outside and challenge yourself to a few of Beulah Beach’s adrenaline-pumping activities! Whether you counquer the rock wall, Glide across the Lagoon on the zipline or take a ride in the giant swing out over Lake Erie, great memories and a great time are sure to be a part of these exciting experiences!

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6101 W. Lake Rd. Vermilion, OH 44089

(440) 967-4861

info@bbeach.org

We are a year-round camp and retreat center, focused on engaging guests to encounter Christ!

We believe in the power of camp and we exist to see lives forever changed for the Kingdom of God.

Giving

Every year dedicated volunteers and individuals spend countless hours and resources helping to make Beulah Beach a better place. Click here to get involved!

 

 

 

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