Cedine Ministries is an independent, nondenominational Christian mission, established in 1946 as a school visitation summer camp program for African-American children in Tennessee. The program was extended into public schools and is based on a Bible memorization program. Cedine Ministries staff of more than 40 trained missionaries serve the community through its retreat and conference programs. It offers various conference programs, such as women s, children s, men s, singles and couples, unwed mothers, family relations and staff training retreats. It additionally offers various camping programs for junior, senior and middle school students. The mission also provides regular devotional guide letters and printed materials, Bible correspondence courses, and community Bible classes for children and youth. Cedine Ministries is located in Spring City, Tenn.