Some of the powerful words you could say to another, especially a teenager: “I’m proud of you.” At Breakaway Camp, I said those words to a student after she conquered her fear of the blob. Pastor Chris said them to students after they came forward for prayer at the...

If you're one of the media people at Kids Camp, you'll hear these questions all day: "Can you take a picture of me?" "Can you put me in the video?" "If I do this..will you put me in?" And it doesn't matter the setting. Say we're in the middle of serious spiritual...

Part of my routine in creating content for a week of camp is recording camper testimonies. Stories of how this week changed their life. One of the stories I heard this year was of a young lady who feels called to be a missionary. There's part of me that's cynical to...

Something I've noticed in my generation is a lack of commitment.   Commitment to a career, a place to live, relationships, etc.   As far as why, I would say it's a combination two things:   1. Being aware of every single one of life's possibilities thanks to social...

"Do you love this game? I mean, love it with your whole heart. Because if you don't, let's not even bother. Let's not open that door. They're just going to slam it in our face. I love this game. I live this game. There's a thousand other guys waiting in the wings who...

Taking the child in his arms, (Jesus) said to them, “Anyone who welcomes a little child like this on my behalf welcomes me, and anyone who welcomes me welcomes not only me but also my Father who sent me.” Mark 9:36-37 To welcome someone is to take them as they are...

Day 0. Illinois Student Ministries' daily camp recap videos are always labeled "day _". So the day before camp: day 0. The calm before the storm as it were. We dedicate this day to setup, worship practice, planning meetings, and prayer. You know that moment before you...

The day before the first day of camp. People know camp for many things: Sun. Swimming. Services. 5 days to get away and focus on what matters most. The Greatest Week Of Your Life. Here's what I know it for: Sleepless nights shooting and sitting behind a computer. And...