I’ve been involved on camp ministry since I was 13 years old. I’ve held every job from camp dish washer to camp pastor. I know mistakes when I see one because I’ve made plenty of them as well as witnessing many others. If you’re new to youth ministry, and you are heading out for your…
Discipline is no fun, but especially no fun at camp; but sometimes it has to be done. I had a student one time who had signed up for our camp. I did not know the camper very well, but he seemed a bit young to go. I was right. The first thing you want to…
I am old. Yes, old. I am old and I like to sleep, a lot. I have a routine and I do not like it messed with. “Then why are you at youth camp?” Good question. I have to be, I’m the youth pastor. Just because I am old and like to sleep does not…
If you want to ensure a successful camp with the minimum amount of problems, do these six things the week before camp. I meet individually with students who I think might cause me a problem. I challenge them to step up and lead or give them a job for the week, such as watching out…
