the best lesson I learned was taking initiative on different projects. Most jobs I have had, I would say I need/want this done, and someone else would do it or tell me what do do. I think this concept has helped me grow as a professional.
Being around and seeing how camp works from the logistical side of things is really neat.
Friday, May 24, 2013
Friday, May 17, 2013
why summer camp is important
Was just informed by a friend of a former camper's mother who is now following Jesus.
He told me that if COCUSA had left a bad taste in her mouth for "Christians".. she would have never turned to Chris. Seems a bit prideful to say that about myself or my organization, but it was encouraging to hear from someone else.
He told me that if COCUSA had left a bad taste in her mouth for "Christians".. she would have never turned to Chris. Seems a bit prideful to say that about myself or my organization, but it was encouraging to hear from someone else.
Menards
I spend a lot of time at Menards...
A cashier just told me that her daughter came to "Camp COCUSA" a long time ago (not even sure when).. She appreciated the care we offered her child as she was a single mother
A cashier just told me that her daughter came to "Camp COCUSA" a long time ago (not even sure when).. She appreciated the care we offered her child as she was a single mother
Friday, May 10, 2013
recruited by joy
One of our staff applicants from this summer .. when asked why she wanted to work at camp..
Basically she explained that it was because of the joy on the face of the her college roommate who worked at camp the year before. She was so into camp because of her previous summer that her roommate couldn't help but apply!
Basically she explained that it was because of the joy on the face of the her college roommate who worked at camp the year before. She was so into camp because of her previous summer that her roommate couldn't help but apply!
Thursday, May 2, 2013
disciple-making
Sending out the staff I've previously mentioned.. it almost seems like they might be able to run with it. so cool and exciting
Monday, April 15, 2013
Catching up
Caught up with a high school acquaintance today. So random and cool that God was working in his life, when I didn't see any spiritual interest in his life in high school. He's plugged in and serving at a local church, interested in giving, ... pretty cool to catch up.
Thursday, April 11, 2013
Spring Newsletter
Title: Why do staff want to return to camp?
Sometimes it feels like the odds are stacked against us as we recruit summer staff. We offer a ministry stipend instead of an hourly wage. Most high school and college students today have dozens of options for their summers, many of which are easier or attracting then spending a summer with COCUSA. Yet every year God provides the staff we need.
In addition, every year we have a significant number of staff members return from the previous summer. They've seen all a summer of camp holds, both the good and bad, and they still return. Why is that? Why do they return to camp? We ask returning staff to tell us why they desire to return to camp when they re-apply. Here are some of their answers:
"Working at camp last summer helped me grow and mature a lot both socially and spiritually." (Male Junior Counselor)
"I have learned to rely on God so much since my first year. Being able to further my relationship with parents, campers and staff is very exciting."- (Male Site Director)
"Camp of Champions USA really impacted my life last summer and helped me to strive to be a better person who more fully relies of Christ so that I can lead the campers more effectively." - (Female Counselor)
"I feel led to share his word to the campers at COCUSA." - (Male Junior Counselor)
"I absolutely loved working at camp last summer. I feel that God is bringing me back to camp to continue the relationships I started with the campers and other staff members. I feel like I grew a lot last summer and I want to continue that growth this summer." - (Female Counselor)
Through impacting campers, staff members grow closer to God and more like Jesus. Our hope is that through staff training and the hands-on experience of the summer is that these staff members will be set up to follow Jesus in every area of their life. Our prayer is that they would make disciples and share the Gospel where ever God puts them in life, and the next school year.
Sometimes it feels like the odds are stacked against us as we recruit summer staff. We offer a ministry stipend instead of an hourly wage. Most high school and college students today have dozens of options for their summers, many of which are easier or attracting then spending a summer with COCUSA. Yet every year God provides the staff we need.
In addition, every year we have a significant number of staff members return from the previous summer. They've seen all a summer of camp holds, both the good and bad, and they still return. Why is that? Why do they return to camp? We ask returning staff to tell us why they desire to return to camp when they re-apply. Here are some of their answers:
"Working at camp last summer helped me grow and mature a lot both socially and spiritually." (Male Junior Counselor)
"I have learned to rely on God so much since my first year. Being able to further my relationship with parents, campers and staff is very exciting."- (Male Site Director)
"Camp of Champions USA really impacted my life last summer and helped me to strive to be a better person who more fully relies of Christ so that I can lead the campers more effectively." - (Female Counselor)
"I feel led to share his word to the campers at COCUSA." - (Male Junior Counselor)
"I absolutely loved working at camp last summer. I feel that God is bringing me back to camp to continue the relationships I started with the campers and other staff members. I feel like I grew a lot last summer and I want to continue that growth this summer." - (Female Counselor)
Through impacting campers, staff members grow closer to God and more like Jesus. Our hope is that through staff training and the hands-on experience of the summer is that these staff members will be set up to follow Jesus in every area of their life. Our prayer is that they would make disciples and share the Gospel where ever God puts them in life, and the next school year.
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