by Jake Sorenson, PhD | Jan 30, 2024 | Camp and Church Leadership, Camp Staff, Young Adults
Camp builds the skills and attributes most needed in the 21st-century workforce. We have all witnessed the life-changing impacts that camp can have on campers and summer staff members. Many of us have experienced these impacts personally. We now have reliable studies...
by Jared Rendell | Jan 23, 2024 | Camp and Church Leadership, Camp Staff, Campus Ministry, Podcast, Young Adults
Camp staff outcomes align remarkably well with the top skills employers identify as most important for the 21st century workforce, including teamwork, communication skills, leadership, and problem solving. Being a member of a Christian summer camp staff builds vital...
by Jake Sorenson, PhD | Jan 16, 2024 | Camp and Church Leadership, Camp Research
by Dr. Jake Sorenson Sunday school. Summer camp. Campus ministry. The Gathering. These are the Big 4 Ministries, the ones that have proven most consistently impactful for developing young disciples and nurturing leaders in the ELCA. They are keystone ministries,...
by Jared Rendell | Jan 9, 2024 | Podcast
Happy New Year! We’re back with our third annual New Year’s Resolutions episode! We’re sharing 5 fresh resolutions for sacred playgrounds like yours for 2024. Here’s what you’ll find: Build resumes Complete the circle Look to the stars...