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Cedine Bible Camp and Retreat Center is a missionary work that began as a step of faith during the era when racial segregation and Jim Crow ideologies were accepted and practiced across the country; especially in the south. When founder, Paul Zimmerman, saw that African American children in his area of ministry of southeast Tennessee were being excluded from taking part in Christian camping ministry he sought to welcome them in. In 1946 he began to reach out to schools and churches in the black communities through Scripture memory programs and summer camp ministry.

For over 75 years our summer camp ministry at Cedine has continued to impact the lives of many young people from all walks of life Our ministry has grown to also include spring and fall retreats, conferences, a Bible quizzing program and Bible correspondence courses. Today Cedine is seeking to become even more committed to providing a place where various cultures and ethnicities can learn and grow together in an atmosphere where the love of God is evident and the truths of God’s Word are prevalent. Our mission states that Cedine exists to honor God and His Word by partnering with the church in evangelism and discipleship training, through quality camp, conference and outreach ministries.