Summer '25 Speakers


  • week ONE :: Jeremiah Nichols

    Jeremiah cannot wait to be at TVR this summer. A few things to know about him: first, he may be bald now, but he used to have a massive afro. He is allergic to peanut butter, cats, and Monday mornings. If you see him walking around camp, you will probably find him birdwatching or playing disc golf. Jeremiah has lived many places but he calls Memphis, Tennessee home. That’s where he met his wife at college in a free food line. Today, they have four kids who all do cool stuff. Jeremiah has been a pastor for 12 years, and he now serves as the Teaching Pastor at The Grove Church in Spruce Pine, NC.

  • week Two :: William 'duce' branch

    Duce was raised by his father in New York City, where his passion for urban ministry began.  Through his career as the Christian hip-hop artist, "The Ambassador," and a fervent love for the Gospel, Duce has reached out to the hip-hop and urban community for over two decades. He is currently involved in leadership with Imago Dei Church in Raleigh, NC, and is pursuing a PhD through Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, where he also serves as Assistant Professor of Preaching and Bible in the College at Southeastern. Duce has spoken at camp several times in the last few years and it has always been a blessing. Duce is married to Missie and they have five beautiful children.

  • week Three :: ricky lee

    Ricky Lee is the Pastor for Discipleship and Care at Grace Community Church in Angier, North Carolina. He and his wife April met at TVR and served on staff for about a decade before the Lord led them to Grace. Ricky is one of the most relatable people you will ever meet, and his humble leadership and dynamic teaching truly open a door for him to be able to share the Word of God in a way that makes people want to listen. Ricky and April have five precious, full-of-life children.

  • Week five :: Ben Price

    Ben is the Associate/Youth Pastor at Mt. Calvary Baptist Church in Banner Elk, NC. He and his wife Liz met at TVR where she grew up and he worked for many years as a staff member. Ben graduated from Appalachian State University and loves to study and teach the Word of God. Ben and Liz have four awesome kids - Laurel, Judge, Willow, and Miles. The whole family loves the outdoors, hiking, and adventuring. They all love TVR - three of the kids have worked there on summer staff and the last one can't wait! 

  • week Six :: Brady Nemmers

    Brady Nemmers currently serves as lead teaching pastor at Keystone Community Church in Ada, Michigan. He is passionate about communicating the story of God in a way that is relevant, engaging and applicable. Brady has been a part of the ministry of TVR for many years. He and his wife Sarah Anne have four boys (Carter, Parker, Colton, and Wilson) and two dogs (Hazel and Gus). 

  • week Seven :: Coming soon!


  • week Eight :: Shane Padgett

    Shane Padgett is the Pastor of Families and Next Gen at Warren Baptist Church in Augusta, GA at their Grovetown Campus. Shane has served in Student Ministry for over 25 years. He also serves in various character and leadership coaching positions in local High Schools. Shane has been married to his beautiful bride, Diana, for 20 years. They have three children - Daisy (14), Andrew (11), and Sawyer (9). Shane enjoys fishing, working out, and sharing the Gospel!