Northwest Arkansas
Camp Meeting 2026
Road to Victory
June 2–6, 2026 | Gentry, Arkansas
Inspiring Worship | Practical Seminars | Fellowship in Christ
“But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.”
1 Corinthians 15:57
Join us in Gentry for Northwest Arkansas Camp Meeting 2026—uplifting messages, practical training, and meaningful fellowship centered on Christ.
Speakers & Music
Weekend Speaker (Fri–Sabbath)
Richie Halverson
Author, evangelist, church planter and pastor
Director of Church Growth & Revitalization
(Southern Union)
Richie Halversen is an author, evangelist, church planter, and pastor. He serves as the Director of Church Growth and Revitalization for the Southern Union, where he equips churches, pastors, and lay leaders to grow through evangelism, church planting and revitalization.
Coming from a family of evangelists, Richie was influenced early by his father, Richard Halversen, and his uncle, Ron Halvorsen. Although his path wasn’t easy, after years of drug addiction, Richie surrendered his life to Christ and experienced the power of grace and recovery. Today, he shares that hope and healing with others, helping people discover freedom and faith in Jesus.
Richie and his wife, Brittney, have been married 27 years and have four children—Kaleb, Hayley, Tristen, and Taylor. They live in the Chattanooga area and enjoy hiking, cooking, and spending time outdoors together.
Weekday Evening Speaker (Tue–Thur)
Pastor Peter Neri
On October 25, 2025, members, leaders, and colleagues gathered at Paradise Seventh-day Adventist Church in Las Vegas, NV to celebrate the ministry of Pastor Peter Neri, who retired after decades of dedicated service, including 18 years within the Nevada-Utah Conference.
Pastor Neri’s ministry has been marked by faithfulness and humility. He never sought recognition; he simply served with a full heart. His example reminds us that leadership is about consistency, compassion, and finishing well.” His passion is prayer, and he loves to teach people how to connect with Jesus in a real and personal way.
He was converted from Catholicism, at the age of 26, and became a Seventh-day Adventist after attending evangelistic meetings in Northern Wisconsin while completing his Master’s degree in Biology
Peter has a lovely wife Jennie, and two sons, Roland and Samuel.
Seminar Presenters (Wed–Fri)
Curtis and Paula Eakins
Health Evangelism Ministries
Co-directors, South Central Conference of SDA
Curtis Eakins, N.D. is a medical herbalist and naturopath, program developer and author, receiving his education from Trinity College of Natural Health. Furthermore, Curtis spent nine years employed at the Huntsville Hospital in the area of digestion and neurosurgery, assisting surgeons in hundreds of operations. Too, Curtis facilitates a special class at Oakwood University entitled: Botanical Medicine, Non-Drug Therapeutics.
Paula Eakins, M.Sc is a nutritionist, cookbook author, food stylist and plant-based culinary instructor. She received her bachelor's and master's degrees from San Francisco State University and Alabama A&M University in the area of Foods and Nutrition. She also taught at Oakwood University in the department of dietetics.
Together, they are the Health Ministries co-directors for South Central Conference of Seventh-day Adventist and telecast co-hosts of Abundant Living, a lifestyle medicine/cooking show aired on Three Angels Broadcasting Network for over 28 years.
Seminar Presenter (Wed–Fri)
Carlos Muñoz
AFCOE
Bilingual speaker for Amazing Facts
Carlos Munoz is an AFCOE 2013 graduate and currently serves as AFCOE Director and bilingual speaker for Amazing Facts. As a young man, Carlos lived for the pleasures of this world, but he felt empty and without purpose until he surrendered all to Jesus. He has been married to Sicely for 10 years and they love to read, travel, and do CrossFit together. They are both passionate about sharing Bible truths through prophecy seminars and training churches in evangelism.
Weekday Youth Speaker
Christian Tarbox
Church Liaison and Engagement Manager
(Southwestern Adventist University)
Church Liaison and Engagement Manager at Southwestern Adventist University.
Pastor Tarbox is a follower of Jesus who is passionate about helping people, especially young people discover God’s calling for their lives.
After graduation from Southwestern Adventist University in 2023 he served as a pastor in El Paso, Texas with the Texico Conference. In 2025, God led him back to his alma mater, where he now serves as Church Liaison and Enrollment Manager, connecting churches, students, and families with Christ-centered education and ministry. Christian loves uplifting Jesus, encouraging the next generation, and walking along side others as they grow in faith and purpose.
Weekend Youth Speaker
Helvis Moody
Southwestern Union Prayer Ministries Coordinator
Young Adult and Youth Ministries Director
Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministry at Southwestern Union of Seventh-day Adventists.
Pastor Moody is from South Carolina and is happily married to April Watkins Moody. He is a graduate of Oakwood University and Andrews Theological Seminary. He served as a pastor from January 1999 to October 2012. From 1999 to 2004 he was the pastor at 2 churches - Baton Rouge & Slidell. While there, new church buildings were erected in both cities. From 2004 - 2012 he pastored at Fondren SDA church. While there a new sanctuary was built. The church school grew by enrollment along with the physical plant. Nine acres of land were purchased. The church grew in membership by 200 people and 95 children were dedicated to The Lord. Pastor Moody started serving the Southwestern Union as the young adult/youth director in October 2014 until now. He has also been given the task of being the Southwestern Union prayer ministries coordinator. Pastor Moody’s favorite text is: " I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me." Phil. 4:13
Music
The Emmanuel Quartet
Guest Musicians • Chattanooga, TN
Kids & Youth
Kids Division
- Kindergarten (ages 4–5) — Pathfinder Building
- Primary (grades 1–3) — Pathfinder Building
- Junior (grades 4–6) — OAA Boys Chapel
- Earliteen (grades 7–8) — OAA Music Dept.
Each division has morning and evening meetings filled with Bible story time, music, crafts and games. (Kindergarten will not have an evening meeting.)
Youth / Young Adults
- Morning devotional (Wed–Fri) in SS Classroom 2 at the Gentry Church
- Full-day outings (horses, canoeing, lake)
- Evening meetings and Sabbath services in the OAA Girls Dorm Chapel
Afternoon Activity Fee Schedule
- Primary and Juniors: $15 per day or $40 for three days (on-site activities)
- Earliteen and Youth: $20 per day or $50 for three days (off-campus activities
Housing & Meals
Dorm rooms available at Ozark Adventist Academy: (479) 736-2221 ext. 1107
Meals:
- Meals available in the cafeteria; tickets for Sabbath meals: $10
- Pathfinders will have food available in the youth center
Camping
RV and tent sites are available. Call (479) 736-8808 for information.
Tent: $5 per night
RV: $25 per night
Adventist Book Center will be on site in the Youth Center.
