by Jared Rendell | Mar 23, 2023 | Camp Research, Podcast
To know and listen – these is the best gifts we can give our camp community. This applies throughout our ministries, from the connection between a counselor and camper, to how we engage our trusted supporters, and everything in between. Life is loud, input is...
by Jake Sorenson | Mar 16, 2023 | Theology and Culture
The Age of Authenticity is in full swing. The highest moral good has become reduced to a simple maxim: be yourself. At face-value, this is not a bad thing. Far from it. We want people to discover their God-given gifts (1 Corinthians 12). We want them to know that they...
by Jared Rendell | Mar 9, 2023 | Camp Research, Podcast, Stories from Camp
In 2018, after hearing about some of the data from the first Power of Camp Study with Christian Camp and Conference Association ministries, Camp Judson and Executive Director Kevin Saxton decided to join the project. After their first year of data, they were struck...
by Jake Sorenson | Mar 1, 2023 | Rethinking Church, Theology and Culture
Let’s get something straight: “Cleanliness is next to Godliness” is not in the Bible. (All the camp directors give a collective sigh of relief.) We love building nice-looking church buildings “for the glory of God.” We hang beautiful artwork, ensure the communion wear...
by Jared Rendell | Feb 22, 2023 | Camp Staff, Podcast, Young Adults
Walking in the steps of Jesus is no small thing. True pilgrimage spans the preparation and prayer before, wide-eyed wondering during, and intentional processing and application after these holy experiences in these holy places. We’ll hear from Jake and Anna from...
by Anna Sorenson | Feb 14, 2023 | Generalities
by Kelsey Blinn, Sacred Playgrounds Research Coordinator How do you plan events? Training? Workshops? Staff continuing education? Does it get overwhelming and bog you down? It is a process that takes a lot of time and energy to organize and initiate. It is amazing...
by Jared Rendell | Feb 8, 2023 | Camp Staff, Podcast, Young Adults
We’re deep in it, friends. Recruiting season. When we know the systems, life stages, situations, and motivations of the emerging adults that will soon become this summer’s incredible staff, we can recruit in a way that sets both the staff member and the...
by Jared Rendell | Feb 2, 2023 | Camp Staff
Thursday · February 16 · 11:00A C/12E/10M/9P Camp leaders! We’re hosting a free webinar for camp leaders on 3 focus areas for assembling a faithful, functional, flourishing summer staff team. We’ll explore the latest trends among young adults that inform...
by Jared Rendell | Feb 1, 2023 | Generalities
The Origin Story In case you missed it, here’s how Holy Ground: A Guide for Summer Camp Staff was born. #Throwback. It’s spring 2022. Most camp leaders are in the throes of things like staff recruiting, summer program prep, and area church visits. The...
by Jared Rendell | Jan 25, 2023 | Camp Staff, Podcast
It’s here! Holy Ground 2023 is available for pre-order, and we couldn’t be more excited. We know these staff are the heart of your summer ministry, and we’ve learned and learned again that supporting them is absolutely vital. That’s why we...
