by Jake Sorenson | Mar 30, 2021 | Camp and Church Leadership, Camp Research
Most congregational ministers recognize the value of outdoor ministries. When we probe a little deeper, we reveal three categories of pastoral connection to camp. We uncovered these categories in a large survey of pastors and deacons in the Evangelical Lutheran Church...
by Jake Sorenson | Mar 23, 2021 | Camp and Church Leadership, Camp Research
The Christian camp experience depends on congregational support and recognition. If church leaders are skeptical of camp’s benefits or ministry methods, they will be less supportive. This has two critical impacts. First, it means fewer people experience camp, since...
by Jake Sorenson | Mar 3, 2021 | Camp and Church Leadership, Camp Research, Rethinking Church
Looking to have the greatest impact, to generate the most bang for your buck? You may need to shift your gaze. Whenever I go over the findings from a new study, people always ask me if I found anything surprising in the data. I usually have to make something up or...
