I got a thank-you note from one of our largest partner churches this week. This church is a little unique for us at camp, in that when they bring several hundred kids to summer camp, they also bring their own counselors. The note said what a great time their kids had, but then said this, “One […]
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Leveraging the family context for more effective ministry.
During a 36-hour family camp experience, kids have unfiltered access to their parents during worship, around the campfire, in the cabins at night, standing in line for the waterslide, splashing in the lake, sitting in a canoe or on a horse… and the list goes on.
Moving mountains.
In the last few days, my team has moved mountains. Well, at least they moved rock walls. And that was just a small part of it.
Trading up-front for out-there
The age of leadership where people stand up front and tell others what they should do, teach them how to do it and then exhort them to keep on doing it has come to an end. Or, at least, it should.
Why you should stop asking for volunteers
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.