A center for christian renewal
RETREAT-REFLECT-RENEW
from our staff
Rev. Jerry Hudson, Director
Camp Tygart is one of the first places I recall having a direct experience with God, when I was just 11-years-old. Decades later, God saw fit for me to return as the camp's director. This place has a special meaning for me, as it does for countless others. It is, indeed, holy ground.
It is my desire, along with our board of trustees, to see Camp Tygart utilized by God as a major source of spiritual renewal and rejuvenation for residents across South Georgia and beyond; children, youth, and adults alike. We offer spaces for retreats, trainings, spiritual direction, workshops, worship services, camps, weddings, family reunions, pool parties, and more.
Throughout the year, you'll find us hosting events covering Christian education, spiritual formation and growth, and many other topics meant to enhance our lives with Christ. And, of course, we love our summer camps and campers!
Take some time to peruse our website to get a better feel of who we are and what we have to offer here at Camp Tygart, and please feel free to contact me directly at director@camptygart.org if you have any questions or just want to find out more.
May God continue to overwhelm you with grace and love!
Rev. Danita Knowles, Assistant Director
Rev. Danita Poston Knowles has been newly-appointed as assistant camp director. In addition to serving where needed, her focus is on spiritual direction.
Rev. Knowles is available to plan group or self-guided retreats or workshops. She will assist pastors and laity through plans for spiritual formation, renewal and pastoral counseling. A life-long ministry of grace, love, reconciliation and healing are now part of the ministry of Camp J. D. Tygart.
Rev. Knowles is uniquely prepared for this role. She worked as a classroom teacher and a
counselor for 30 years, before answering the call to preach. This is her 16th year in the pastorate for the South Georgia United Methodist Annual Conference.
Her post-secondary education began with a Bachelor of Science from Mississippi College, Clinton, Mississippi. Post graduate degrees include Master of Education in Administration, Master of Education in Counseling, and Education Specialist in Leadership from Valdosta State University. She graduated from Asbury Seminary in 2015 with a Master of Divinity degree.
