The Blessed Wilderness

My socks were wet. You know the feeling. We were slogging up a soggy trail that wound up a steep wooded hill. The snow was still...

What is the value of camping ministry? Mainline denominations continue their contraction and “restructuring.” Many congregations are thrivi...

You’ve all heard people say it. Chances are, you’ve said it, too. After all, it sounds good. It fits on a t-shirt, on a sign, and it’s easy...

Brand new research shows that the summer camp experience has a lasting impact on communal religious practices. With the increased focus o...

I was rereading Bonhoeffer’s Life Together the other day, and I got the chance to discuss the book with some students at Luther Seminary...

Have you been to camp? Is it an important part of your faith story? How do outdoor ministries fit in with the ministries of your church...

Christian camping ministry has a problematic history with race-relations and diversity. While many camps across the country have gone to ...