According to the 1936 book The centennial story of taxas, The first frution of the encampment idea came in west texas on July 12-14,1898. When the B.Y.P.U.'s(Baptist Young People's Union) of haskell, albany anson and abilene texas met in a beautiful pecan grove on the clear fork of the brazos for a season of physical and spritiual refreshing

still convenient and still isolated wildereness today, Big Country is within 4hrours of 5+ milion people. The same pecan grove enjoyed by those 1898 campers is still a major reson why 12,000+ campers come through the big country gate each of the last few years.

Have you ver heard the phrase "God has bigger plans"? well thet's what we belive here at big country! everyday, god continues to open our eyes to new and refreshing blessings. whether it be a new recreation pound or seeing an 8 year old child or even an 80 year "young" adult taking time to spend with our heavenly father! we are here to serve the lord so that we may getter serve you. as god continues to bless our ministry, may the lord continue to use you in yours!