Fire destroys main facility at Christian camp in Oklahoma
LONE WOLF, OKLA. — Fire consumed Rhodes Hall, the central building on the campus of Quartz Mountain Christian Camp, on Tuesday morning. “No one was…
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Editorial: More than just memories
In one of my earliest memories, I’m 3 or 4 years old and sitting on the lap of a woman from church, crying. We’re under…
Oklahoma campers enjoy fishing and spiritual growth
MADILL, OKLA. — Breaking apart a patio wasn’t exactly how Justin Bishop thought he’d spend his evening — but when is running a summer camp predictable?…
Jóvenes for Christ grows despite founder’s death
ABILENE, TEXAS — More than 240 campers gathered at Abilene Christian University June 16-19 for the first session of Jóvenes for Christ since the tragic…
Across the Nation: Lipscomb’s Paralympic medalist, the words of God in blue and more quick takes
Across the Nation is our monthly rundown of news briefs, links and quotes from Churches of Christ across the U.S. Got an idea for this…
Editorial: Is it worth it? The value of summer ministry
Summer is in full swing and with it lots of exciting ministry: Bible camps. Vacation Bible Schools. Area youth series. Retreats. Mission trips. School supply…
After two decades, Texas Christian camp finds its forever home
After almost 20 years of bouncing from campground to campground, a Texas ministry has found a permanent home, though it’s a bit of a fixer-upper.…
Sewing for the Master clothes needy around the world
Through its Sewing for the Master ministry, a Christian summer camp in Kansas has sent dresses, shorts, shirts, baby clothes, blankets, hats and more to…
A week without cell service, immersed in God’s word
SHEFFIELD, Texas — “Why would anyone want to come here?” It’s a question organizers of the Pecos River Encampment have heard more than once. Since…
A camp of a different culture
Swimming. Hiking. Hot dogs. These words often are associated with summer camp. Kids & Culture Camp is different. For four weeks each summer, children ages…
