Statement from Kevin and Amber Burgess and Camp Board

Greetings from Grindstone,

Kevin and Amber Burgess have informed the Grindstone Lake Bible Camp Board of Directors that summer 2024 will be their last summer on staff with Grindstone. As some of you may remember, two years ago Kevin was diagnosed with a slow growing form of brain cancer after the discovery of a brain tumor. Since his diagnosis he has been able to perform his executive director duties successfully, but knows that his time may be limited and would like to dedicate his remaining time to his wife, children, and family. Kevin also started a chemotherapy pill in January 2024 that affects his energy and makes him extremely tired. He feels that it is in the best interest of Grindstone for someone with more capacity to continue its mission of charting the course to Christ. 

It is with immense sadness that Kevin, Amber, and the Grindstone Lake Bible Camp Board of Directors announce this news on the cusp of his tenth year and eleventh summer with Grindstone. The board is grateful for how Kevin and Amber have served and loved both Grindstone and our community since 2014. We are looking forward to finishing this chapter strong with Kevin and Amber at the helm for his final season. This summer is shaping up to be a great one, and we at Grindstone are still committed to the safety of your campers, and that they enjoy their time this summer. It has been a journey these last ten years and we are forever grateful for how God has led his camp.


“We have been blessed to raise our family at Grindstone and be a part of what God has done the past ten years. It has been an honor getting to know your campers and see their growth each year. It is a bittersweet announcement, but we are excited to have one final summer at Grindstone.”  – Kevin Burgess

​We understand that there might be a lot of questions concerning the future leadership of Grindstone, but please know there will be more to come in the following weeks and months. During this time we ask that you pray for this transition for Grindstone, the board, Kevin and Amber, and the new leadership stepping in this next year.


To God Be the Glory,
Kevin and Amber Burgess with the Grindstone Lake Bible Camp Board of Directors