by Jared Rendell | Feb 18, 2025 | Camp Staff, Children & Youth Ministry, Guest, Podcast
The most impactful ministry just might happen in the under-programmed times, the times sitting by the well (or the campfire) hearing someone’s story. When we give our staff members, and even campers themselves, the “how” – meaning the skills...
by Jared Rendell | Feb 4, 2025 | Camp Programs, Camp Research, Podcast
Self-confidence. Leadership. Resilience. Faith in daily life. These are all character traits we measure. There is real data that says camp in exceptional at building character through the highly experiential, highly relational programs you offer. And that’s a...
by Jared Rendell | Jan 21, 2025 | Children & Youth Ministry, Parenting, Podcast
Answer: because kids need a safe place to __________________.Question: Why Camp? This question matters to you, camp or church leaders, because it’s a question the parents in your world are asking. They have to, for one reason or another. It’s because they...
by Jared Rendell | Jan 7, 2025 | Camp and Church Leadership, Camp and Culture, Camp Programs, Camp Staff, Podcast
Campy New Year! Our 4th annual New Year’s resolutions for camp episode is here! We have a blast with this each year, and we’ve got 5 fresh data-backed resolutions for camps and their leaders in the year ahead. Here is your keyword teaser: Scripture...
by Jared Rendell | Dec 10, 2024 | Camp and Church Leadership, Podcast
Happy Advent and Merry Christmas from our sacred playgrounds to yours! We’re donning Christmas hats and embracing Advent as we prepare for Jesus to come…to camp! This season reminds us that our ministries have audiences of influence – those we serve,...
by Jared Rendell | Nov 26, 2024 | Camp and Church Leadership, Podcast
Leaders who thrive learn from other leaders. Recently, Jake and Jared got to participate in and lead workshops at annual camp conferences for Lutheran Outdoor Ministries and the Campfire Collective (PCCCA, OMA-UCC, OMI, + more). They had the chance to sit down with 4...
