DBC Students

In Night 4 of Summer Camp 2026, Student Pastor at Liberty Live Church, Mason Askew preaches at Camp ToKnowHim in Pisgah, AL with the DBC Students.

In Morning 3 of Summer Camp 2026, Derrick Milner preaches at Camp ToKnowHim in Pisgah, AL with the DBC Students.

In Night 3 of Summer Camp 2026, Student Pastor at Liberty Live Church, Mason Askew preaches at Camp ToKnowHim in Pisgah, AL with the DBC Students.

In Morning 2 of Summer Camp 2026, Student Intern, Zach Milner preaches at Camp ToKnowHim in Pisgah, AL with the DBC Students.

In Night 2 of Summer Camp 2026, Student Pastor at Liberty Live Church, Mason Askew preaches at Camp ToKnowHim in Pisgah, AL with the DBC Students.

In Morning Session 1 of Summer Camp 2026, Derrick Milner preaches at Camp ToKnowHim in Pisgah, AL with the DBC Students.

In Night 1 of Summer Camp 2026, Student Pastor at Liberty Live Church, Mason Askew preaches at Camp ToKnowHim in Pisgah, AL with the DBC Students.

Our 2026 graduated Seniors open up about their personal testimonies, sharing powerful stories of how faith and fellowship carried them through life’s darkest moments. From navigating childhood adversity and the sudden loss of a family home to surviving deep battles with mental health, depression, and the devastating grief of losing a loved one, each speaker reflects on their journey from brokenness to restoration. They candidly discuss the traps of performative religion, the pain of feeling abandoned by God, and the ultimate turning points where they consciously chose to commit their lives to Christ. Woven through every story is a profound gratitude for the DBC community, serving as a powerful reminder of how surrounding oneself with a godly family can bring light, purpose, and healing to the most overwhelming situations.

Brian Smith challenges everyone to never underestimate what God can do through a single person's simple act of faith. Breaking his message into three "mini-sermons," he uses the biblical examples of Andrew inviting his brother Peter to meet Jesus (John 1), the Samaritan woman sharing her broken past and newfound grace with her hometown (John 4), and an ordinary disciple named Ananias obediently praying for the Church's greatest enemy, Saul (Acts 9). By showing how these individual actions completely altered human history, the speaker challenges the students to actively finish their school year by "being the one" who boldly invites others to church, fearlessly shares their personal story of faith, and intentionally prays for those who are far from God.

Brian Smith addresses the misconception that the Gospel is a burdensome or oppressive list of rules, noting that many people today view faith as harmful or restrictive. Drawing from Colossians 2, Brian explains that the true gospel is actually "good news" that offers freedom from man-made traditions, religious performance, and the weight of sin. He highlights the "glorious exchange" where Jesus takes on human brokenness and shame in exchange for his righteousness, emphasizing that salvation is a gift to be received rather than a status to be earned. Ultimately, Brian encourages students to "preach the gospel to themselves" daily to combat feelings of inadequacy and to fearlessly share this message of freedom with others, reminding them that they don't have to be perfect to point people toward a perfect Savior.