Finding the Perfect Voice: Tips for Selecting Your Camp Speaker

I covered my mouth and lowered my head as the outreach speaker spoke. This is not what I was expecting. The delivery, the tone and the humor was off. I felt like I was watching a bad comedian lose their audience. In fact, it was a bad comedian. I was waiting for the...
11 Essential Principles For Youth Camp Speakers

11 Essential Principles For Youth Camp Speakers

I read on Facebook the other day of a youth pastor sharing why he didn’t like their camp speaker this year. This YP had a good case as he described the speaker as unengaged, boring, and disconnected from the kids. It broke my heart. I’m sure these kids...
Youth Camp: A Love Story

Youth Camp: A Love Story

I LOVE CAMP! Yes, I can say that with bold letters and in all caps. But, why do I feel that way? Let me tell you about my love story with camp. I fell in love with Jesus at camp I grew up in Brooklyn, NY. I was an 12 years old, an only child and my dad had recently...
Thank You Week 9 LFYC Campers!!

Thank You Week 9 LFYC Campers!!

Hey Campers!! Wow! What a fantastic week! You guys stepped up big this week in your faith. You guys did some growing this week and I could not be more proud of you! I saw many of you go from shy and timid to standing on stage and sharing your heart. I saw many of you,...