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About this blog
Brian Frick is the Associate for Camp and Conferences Ministries with the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). He has been involved in camp and conference ministry since high school. For the past ten years, Brian has served as program director of Johnsonburg Center in New Jersey, Westminster Woods in California, and Heartland Center in Missouri.
Camp and conference ministry compliments and partners with other ministry aspects of our church to foster faith development and reflection. As our communities and our church changes, our ministries need to grow and adapt with creative and emergent programming and leadership to meet new realities.
These blogs entries, though varied, are intended to spur thought and conversation around the opportunities and challenges before us.
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- Camp Curriculum Discount Available
- Earth Day Resources from the National Council of Churches
- The Upside of Church Decline
- Camp Trends Survey
- Young Adult Eco-Stewards Program Applications Due
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Camp Curriculum Discount Available
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April 10, 2013
Earth Day Resources from the National Council of Churches
Check out the new resources you can adapt to programs for Earth Day or even for summer camp use.
April 9, 2013
The Upside of Church Decline
Just as we received more bad news about church health in America, the analysts have found a positive spin.
The Association of Religion Data Archives released the latest downward data in the U.S. Congregational Life Survey, citing “stark evidence of the aging and shrinking of many congregations.”
But the organization’s news release carried the headline: “Five Hopeful Signs for U.S. Congregations.”
April 5, 2013
Camp Trends Survey
Surveys keep us on top of current trends. I'm thankful for the ACA for continuing to lead the way and to you for taking the time to complete the survey.
March 26, 2013
Young Adult Eco-Stewards Program Applications Due
Is God calling you or someone you know to care for the environment?Now is the time to apply for the 2013 Eco-Stewards Program!
March 26, 2013
How Millenial Are You?
Pew created quiz - see how you rank as a Millennial.
February 20, 2013
Who ARE Those Counselors??
What it means to be "Millennial." A great conversation about the "next" generation.
January 31, 2013
Lenten Resource on Eco-Justice
Check out this resource for Lent 2013. It's a well laid out resource to focus Lent around environmental issues and God's call.
January 30, 2013
Hospitality as Peacemaking and Non-violence
Hospitality is truly a form of non-violence and peacemaking. Hosting storm victims has transformed their, and my understanding of what it is to have places of hospitality available.
January 28, 2013
Young Adults Grant Available From the National Council of Churches
The New Fire Task Force, in partnership with the Ecumenical Young Adult Ministries Team (EYAMT),invites and encourages young adults to apply for seed grants in the amount of up to $500 to support local ecumenical young adult-initiated projects.