meet Our camp Directors
Bill Murray
Bill Murray has been a counselor with SVYC since 2008. He is a member of the Belle Church of Christ where he has served as a Sunday school teacher, Youth Director, and Deacon.
He has been actively involved with youth as a former Cub Scout leader and soccer coach for over 16 yrs. He enjoys giving devotionals, working with youth groups, and attending youth conferences.
He spends his spare time in his art studio painting landscapes and abstracts.
Bill, his wife Sherri of 26 yrs, and their two children Brett and Brooke reside in Belle, WV
Chris Roberts
Chris Roberts is married to Katie Roberts & lives in Huntington, WV with their two boys, Logan & Grayson. Chris has worked as the campus minister with the 26th Street church of Christ since 2009.
Since 2014, Chris has had the privilege of Directing Senior Week of Surprise Valley Youth Camp as well as serving on the Board of Directors as Vice President.
Chris loves nature, adventure & serving God with all he has.
Shane Roberts
Shane Roberts lives in Eleanor, WV with his wife Lindsey and their three children, Parker, Eleighna, and Thomas. Shane serves as a deacon at the 26th Street church of Christ in Huntington, WV. Shane attended SVYC as a child and then as a junior counselor. In recent years, Shane has attended SVYC as a teacher and currently serves on the SVYC board of directors.
Matthew Derreberry
Matthew Derreberry serves as the full-time Preaching Minister for the Belle Church of Christ in Belle, West Virginia. Matthew is a graduate of the Southeast Institute of Biblical Studies in Knoxville, Tennessee, and currently studies at Heritage Christian University, located in Florence, Alabama.
Matthew has a loving wife, Madison, and a daughter named Evelyn. Matthew and his wife have both been involved with Surprise Valley Youth Camp for several years as senior staff. Matthew's goal as a camp director is to teach our youth to love and serve the Almighty God.