Reflections on Christian Camping
Christian camping remains a powerful tool for the church. But it’s not without challenges—especially in a missions context. How do you adapt what is often seen as an American concept to resonate with a different culture? How do you find staff and counselors willing to serve sacrificially? And how do you create year-round programs that draw people in and meet diverse needs? These questions weighed on my heart this past Christmas as we revisited the camp in Pennsylvania, where my journey with Christian camping began twenty-four years ago. I served the Lord in the summer of 2000 at this Christian camp. From day one, I was pushed far outside my comfort zone - training involved climbing a tower with nothing but a rope for support, ziplining across a lake, and being launched up in the air by something called The Blob! The environment demanded you to be outgoing, energetic, and loud—all day, every day! My internship lasted three intense months, during which I rotated through vari...
