What We Believe

Mission
Statement

This ministry will strive to provide well-maintained residence facilities and grounds in order to:


Disseminate the truths of the Bible and glorify God in all areas of camp ministry.

Stress the necessity of salvation, sound Biblical doctrine, and a deeper, consistent walk with the Lord Jesus Christ.

Provide innovative, challenging, nature-based educational camping for people of all ages.

Our
Beliefs

The Bible

The Bible is inspired by God in every word, completely without error in the original writings, and is the authority in faith and life. (2 Timothy 3:16; 2 Peter 1:21)

God

God exists eternally in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. (Matthew 28:18, 2 Corinthians 13:14)

Man

Man was created in the image of God, but man sinned, rebelling against his Creator, incurring not only physical death, but also spiritual death, which is eternal separation from God. Being born in this state, all men have a sinful nature and thus deserve eternal judgment from a righteous God. (Romans 5:12-14; Ephesians 2:13)

The Lord Jesus Christ

The Lord Jesus Christ is true God and true man. He was conceived by the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary. He paid the full penalty for man's sin when He died on the cross and shed His blood at Calvary as a substitutionary sacrifice. He was buried and raised bodily from the dead, and He is now seated at the right hand of the Father and is our High Priest and Advocate. (Philippians 2:5-11; 1 Peter 3:18; Ephesians 1:17-23)

Salvation

Salvation is a free gift of God's grace, received through a personal faith in the person and finished work of Jesus Christ. Once granted, salvation and eternal life can never be lost. Man's eternal destiny is solely determined by his acceptance or rejection of Jesus Christ. (Ephesians 2:8-9; Titus 3:4-7; John 10:28-29; John 3:16-18)

The Holy Spirit

The Holy Spirit produces new life and places every believer into the Body of Christ. He permanently indwells the believer, effecting maturity and conformity to the image of Christ and producing a witness to the saving power of Christ to a lost world. The evidence of this indwelling rests not in some spectacular event or spiritual gift but solely in the authority of God's Word. (John 3:1-7; Romans 8:9-10; Ephesians 1:13-14)

Satan

Satan is a real personality and he, with his demons, is in aggressive warfare against God. In His omnipotence, God is permitting him for a season to be "the god of this world" and "the prince of power of the air." The Lord Jesus Christ defeated Satan by His death, resurrection and ascension. In Christ Jesus the believer may claim continuous victory in this warfare! (Luke 4:11-13; Ephesians 2:1-7; 2 Corinthians 4:3-4)

The Blessed Hope

The Blessed Hope of the believer is the imminent, personal return of the Lord and Savior. (1 Thessalonians 4:13-18; Titus 2:11-15)

We request that groups, while using our facilities, engage in no teaching contrary to the above doctrinal statement, including any teaching that evidence of the indwelling of the Holy Spirit rests in some special event or spiritual gift rather than solely on the authority of God's Word. Thank you.

Directions

Finding
Here

Mountain View Bible Camp is located in Snydertown, between Sunbury, Danville, and Elysburg, in the middle of central Pennsylvania's beautiful Appalachian Mountains.

From NY and NJ
  • From Interstate 80 take Exit 224 onto Route 54.
  • Proceed on Rt. 54 for 3.6 miles.
  • Cross the river and railroad tracks, then bear right onto Sunbury Road.
  • Turn left after 2/10 miles onto Avenue G.
  • Stay on the main road (Avenue G becomes Center Road) approximately 5 miles until you approach a large farm on the left.
  • Turn left onto Orchard Road and go 2.2 miles to Mt View Lane - MVBC's driveway on left. (Believer's Bookshelf is just past the driveway on the right.)
From From Harrisburg, PA
  • Take routes 11 & 15 north (to Sunbury).
  • Then follow Route 61 South to the Sunbury exit (bear right and cross the bridge).
  • Once on bridge, get in left lane and follow signs for 61 South/405 North (these run together as "Front Street").
  • After the bridge go 1.3 miles.
  • Turn right onto Reagan Street, and stay on Reagan Street till it ends (approximately 1 mile).
  • Turn left and travel 6 miles into Snydertown.
  • At crossroads in Snydertown, turn left onto North Main Street and go 4/10 mile, passing Believer's Bookshelf;
  • MVBC driveway is on the right.

The Views

Fall
2023

Thoughts From The Administrator’s Desk

The wise build on the Rock.
Build on the solid Rock.
Matthew 7:24


Dear friends of Mountain View Bible Camp,

With only a few weeks to go in 2023, it is a good time to pause and review the many blessings of the year. Though camp had a few gaps in the summer program schedule since Covid, the fall has been busier than ever. We thank the Lord for sending some nice guest groups to help fill up the ministry calendar.

The 2023 camps, for the most part, were well attended. From my perspective, I would always prefer to see every camp session at maximum capacity. Over the years, I have learned that the Lord has plans that I am not aware of until they unfold at the actual session. At times, we are in need of additional staff members. Other times, it looks like we might be over staffed, but the campers that arrive are more challenging than expected. Spiritual, emotional and physical needs are ever changing for the campers we serve. We are very thankful for those who made a profession of faith, recommitted their life to the Lord, and grew in their faith. We are also thankful that our Rock is solid and has proven faithful for the 55 years that camp has existed. We continue to be grateful for each camper and volunteer staff member that attends and serves at MVBC.

As the facility ages, there are growing challenges that we face in the maintenance area. For the past few years, we have upgraded numerous HVAC systems to more energy efficient ones, upgraded lighting, replaced a number of roofs, added ramps and sidewalks to better serve those that utilize camp, and worked on water runoff management. Though we have made good progress in these efforts, we still have more to do.

There are also equipment needs to consider. The camp bus is 32 years old, our maintenance tractor is over 35 years old, and some food service equipment has been in operation for close to 40 years. Like the children of Israel passing through the wilderness, the Lord has helped us maintain what He has entrusted to our care.

Additionally, the staff is also aging and at times we notice some physical limitations. Should the Lord tarry, additional full-time staff will be necessary to keep up with ministry needs.

Please join us in praying for the staff team, for camp programs and for the equipment and maintenance needs. As the Lord, the solid Rock, provides through His people, we will continue to serve all who pass through this ministry.

On behalf of MVBC

Jonathan Stassel
Camp Administrator

The Views
Archive

Past Thoughts From The Administrator’s Desk

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