Your Engagement — OGCMA
A wooden cross overlooking the ocean at Ocean Grove
Ocean Grove Camp Meeting Association  ·  Est. 1869

Your
Engagement

Welcome to Ocean Grove

A place where people gather for spiritual birth, growth and renewal

Ocean Grove Camp Meeting is a place where people from diverse backgrounds come to experience the movement of God through transformative teaching, dynamic worship, exciting entertainment, and recreation. We hope your time in God's Square Mile will not only empower those who hear you, but also give you moments of rest, reflection, and exploration.

This page contains everything related to your visit — venues and order of service, your schedule, travel and accommodations, and honorarium details.

Children raising hands in worship at Bible Hour
Congregation in worship at the Great Auditorium

Quick contacts for your visit

  • Natalie Stephens-Stewart
    Honorarium, guest accommodations, reimbursements, marketing & publicity
    natalie.stewart@oceangrove.org
    732-534-3462
  • John Burnham
    Slides / images for projection — both venues
    marketing@oceangrove.org
  • Lynda Kusick
    Book signings & sales through The Hub
    TheHub@oceangrove.org
  • Arrow Limousine
    Complimentary car service, pickup & drop-off
    1-800-882-7769
Sunday AM Service

Great Auditorium — Sunday AM Worship

Historic, worship space in the heart of Ocean Grove

The Great Auditorium framed by the garden beds
Traditional worship service
Audio, visual & slide projection capability
Lapel or pulpit microphone option
Open-air venue — not air conditioned

Order of Worship

  1. Prelude
  2. Greeting & Announcements
  3. Ringing of the Bell
  4. Choral Introit
  5. Call to Worship
  6. Opening Hymn
  7. Apostles' Creed
  8. Reflection Chorus
  9. Offering Prayer
  10. Offertory
  11. Ushers' March & Doxology
  12. Second Hymn
  13. Scripture Reading
  14. Pastoral Prayer & the Lord's Prayer
  15. Anthem
  16. Sermon
  17. Closing Hymn
  18. Benediction
  19. Postlude

Attire & Arrival

Wear whatever you normally wear when preaching or speaking in your church or at other speaking and preaching events.

Please note that both Bishop Janes Tabernacle and the Great Auditorium are open-air, non-air-conditioned buildings. It is important to dress coolly, as the venues can become very warm.

Arrive no later than 10:15 AM for sound check and a review of the order of service.

You'll be greeted by the head usher and escorted to the pastor's study, where you'll review the service, meet platform participants, and check your mic settings.

Christian Education

Bishop Janes Tabernacle — Bible Hour

Sound biblical teaching that calls people to deeper commitment and growth in Christ

Bible Hour in session at Bishop Janes Tabernacle
Audio, visual & slide projection capability
Lapel or pulpit microphone option
Open-air venue — not air conditioned
A volunteer presider handles announcements, hymns & your introduction

Bible Hour Schedule

8:30 – 8:45 AM
Prayer at the Prayer Rail
8:45 – 9:00 AM
Time of praise through congregational singing
9:00 – 9:15 AM
Announcements & introduction of speaker
9:15 – 10:00 AM
Bible Hour teaching
Please arrive by 8:45 AM. Speakers are asked to use the full 45 minutes allotted and end on time.
A closer look

Venue Photos

Getting here & staying over

Travel & Accommodations

By Air

Newark Liberty Int'l

The nearest airport with scheduled commercial service, about 45 miles north of Ocean Grove.

By Train

NJ Transit

North Jersey Coast Line to the nearby Asbury Park station. See njtransit.com for schedules.

What to have ready when you call Arrow Limousine

Company name: Ocean Grove Camp Meeting Association
Company contact: Natalie Stewart
Your flight or train info (departure & arrival)
Your preferred pickup / drop-off time
Number of passengers
Contact phone

Where you'll stay

Guest Accommodations

Reserved for guests and their families, and within walking distance of the speaking venues, beach, and local restaurants and shops.

Cottage @ 41 Bath

41 Bath Avenue, Ocean Grove, NJ 07756  ·  Newly renovated
  • Master bedroom with a king-size bed
  • 2 guest bedrooms with 3 single beds
  • 2 full bathrooms
  • Dining room & full kitchen
  • Living room
  • WiFi & laundry facility

34 Arlington Court

Ocean Grove, NJ 07756  ·  Newly redecorated
  • Master bedroom with a queen-size bed
  • Guest bedroom with 2 single beds
  • Full bath
  • Living room
  • Full kitchen with a small dining area
  • WiFi
Using GPS? Enter 33 Pitman Avenue, Ocean Grove, NJ 07756 to find the building.
The practical details

Honorarium, Expenses & Book Signings

Honorarium & Expenses

Hosting arrangements include an honorarium, lodging in our private guest apartment or cottage, beach badges, and local ground transportation for arrival and departure only.

Reimbursement documentation goes to natalie.stewart@oceangrove.org. We don't reimburse personal entertainment or taxi / car services.

$650 capTravel (speaker only)
$30 / day capFood

Merchandise & Books

It's our policy to carry books in our bookstore, The Hub, written or recommended by those preaching or teaching at OGCMA during the summer.

Interested in a book signing, or having The Hub carry your publications? Contact Lynda Kusick.

TheHub@oceangrove.org