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…
Summer Camp
Bicultural teens enjoy unity at camp
LUBBOCK, Texas — The late-morning temperature was 101, and shade was scarce. But the 100 or so teenagers and young adults attending Jóvenes for Christ…
No ‘big city entertainment’ required
YORK, Neb. — On a summer morning, 400 teenagers crawled out of bed as if it were the most difficult task ever. Every day at…
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 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…
Ohio Valley Christian Youth Camp to move after 70 years
Ohio Valley Christian Youth Camp will relocate to a new facility — Camp Barbe in Elizabeth, W.Va. — this summer. The camp, supported by Churches…
A place to grow and learn about Jesus
MOCKSVILLE, N.C. — A long dirt road leads to the heart of Carolina Bible Camp, a 65-year summer tradition associated with Churches of Christ. The…
Searching teens find spiritual depth
YAMHILL, Ore. — I should know the way by now. I’ve been going to Camp Yamhill since third grade. Still, I managed to miss a…
Socially distanced summer camp?
Nothing about the year 2020 has been easy. From a worldwide pandemic to racial tensions, many Christians wish they could step away and recharge at…
