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  • Reengaging our communities

    ...what it was, was a reminder to me that thoughtful neighbors, simple gifts and friendly smiles will be the engine that reengage our communities.
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    While it's true that the camp experience is powerful and vitally important for the youth and families we serve... we know it's also true that it can be a life-changing experience for the staff who don their Chaco's and staff t-shirts day in and day out to provide that experience.
  • Six camp activities you can do at home.

    Whether you're a kid who can't wait to go to summer camp, or an adult that just needs to get out of the house... here are some ideas... six camp-inspired activities you can do at home.
  • Will there be camp this summer, now?

    Lately, it seems, I’m checking the latest news, the latest CDC guidelines, and our state’s COVID information website every day (or every few hours), and it feels like I’m kindergarten-me, waiting for it to be June out… only, right now, I’m waiting for the definitive answer on whether we’ll be able to host campers and guests at Camp this summer.
  • Summer camp will look different this year.

    These changes are the natural result of the kinds of questions I – and camp directors across the country – have been forced to ask and answer while we wait for guidance and direction from our federal, state and local governments.

Thinking about attending a Christian college or university? Here’s why you should think twice.

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At Christian college, we studied the Bible because it was our homework. We went to chapel because our grades depended on it. And we talked about theology in the dorm lobbies because that was the thing to do.

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5 questions you have to ask before you choose a college.

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It was late in my senior year of High School, and, though I was a good student, I hadn’t settled on a college to attend yet. Like my math homework, I just kept putting it off.

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Why you should stop asking for volunteers

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The truth is, most people are busy enough. They aren’t looking for more things to do with their time or more places to send their money.

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How one wrong word almost ruined my entire message

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For the young staff person, and maybe others in the room that day, all the important things I had taught were suddenly lost to this one word.

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Success is doing what others are not.

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Goals are easy to set, everyone sets them. But the hard part, and the difference between success and an ordinary existence, is the getting out of bed and running five miles part.

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I have spent just over 20 years in full-time ministry, currently serving as the Vice President of Prevention and Intervention Programs at Eagle Village. This is my personal blog. I write mostly about my experiences in ministry and leadership. Read More about “About Me”…

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