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CFTROU 0211: KIDS: SPIRITUALLY SIGNIFICANT CAMPS | Camps & Events

After months of focusing on our kids and youth ministries, we conclude this season’s episodes with the spiritual significance of church-led events, specifically church camps. Pastors Zack Rickards and Cole Bearden join us to share their early childhood camp experiences, explain why camp is an essential part of the Family Church DNA, and highlight how it accelerates spiritual growth. They also offer best practices for attending another church’s camp, powerful testimonies on camp’s lasting impact, and a practical guide to starting your own. Tune in to learn how church camps can spark transformation, deepen faith, and create lifelong connections! 


Key Points From This Episode:

  • Why camps are an irreplaceable and vital cog of the Family Church wheel.  
  • A short trip through Zack, Cole, Leslee, and Jimmy’s childhood camp experiences.  
  • Church camp: the great accelerator for relationships and culture. 
  • A step-by-step breakdown of how we put our camps together.  
  • Triumphant stories of how kids and adults have been impacted by our camps.  
  • How to start your own church camp and use it to your best advantage! 

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