Directing a youth camp is a little like running a three-ring circus. There is always activity in one arena or another captivating your attention. You have the rapid movement of students from one event to the next and, like the circus, not all the animals cooperate. It requires a special type of person to be a camp director. This week…
The fire burns brightly piercing the darkness - almost symbolic of things to come. Add the powerful preaching of the Word, the quickening of the Spirit of God, open hearts of families or students, a challenge for commitment . . . and you have the potential for life change. I have stood at hundreds of campfire services and seen people…
Summer camp is a vital tool in the student ministry toolbox. It can either be a time of life change or simply a week of fun! As an annual event on the calendar; it plays a strategic role in the overall ministry of the church. Student camps come in all shapes and sizes. Like your church, they each have their…
If you are like me you try to read as many articles, blogs and books as possible but just cannot catch all of them. “In Case You Missed It” is my way of pointing out a few “reads” that I think are too good to miss. Four Foundational Summer Priorities - Jonathan McKee Summer is rapidly approaching. Typically, for youth…