by Dr. Jake Sorenson | Aug 28, 2015 | Camp to Congregation, Rethinking Church, The Logic of Camp
I was speaking with a colleague and mentor about my camp research a few weeks ago. We were talking about the unique educational model of summer camp and how that model might be transferrable to congregational ministry. We were reflecting on the role of the camp...
by Dr. Jake Sorenson | Apr 28, 2015 | Camp Research, Camp to Congregation, Rethinking Church
Christian camping is about ministry. Previous posts in this series have emphasized that camp is much more than fun and games. Camps are centers of faith formation. The ministry at camp focuses on meeting participants where they are in their faith journey and...
by Dr. Jake Sorenson | Nov 4, 2014 | Generalities, Rethinking Church
Brand new research shows that the summer camp experience has a lasting impact on communal religious practices. With the increased focus on individual spirituality, should we pay attention to this new evidence? Bonhoeffer says we should.Have you done your devotions...
