That's All, Folks

Four consecutive weeks of camp speaking in three states, now history.

But trusting the Lord to continue to honor His Word cast forth in faith...

And this blog comes to an end...

Just a few closing thoughts, some repetitious...

1) Camp is like R&R in Vietnam (and other combat areas)...campers come from the warzone of life 101 to a nibble of heaven, only to return to the warzone six or so days later...

2) A well meaning speaker/counselor can make camp a dangerous place by "pushing" for "decisions" without committing to making disciples. Midweek because of emotional and physical exhaustion any speaker could have any audience do just about anything. We must be careful that Spirit of God does the drawing, not us...

3) The most critical need at camp is good, trained, committed counselors. The worst speaker with good counselors can result in a great week; the best speaker with ill equipped or just doing it to do something counselors will be a disaster

4) Good food and plenty of it is vital.

5) Camp is not the place to learn new songs; maybe a couple, but at least the first meeting start out with songs most of the campers will know. A live worship facilitator or band is nice, and ideal; but
you can make other technology work. Better no live music than bad live music...

6) Allow adequate time for post-meeting counseling. Be willing to dump the rest of the schedule if it appears Spirit of God is moving

7) If you are having a "big" event after the evening "rally"..either move the rally earlier or dump it altogether.

There's more...but that'll go in the book.








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