2013 Camp Training. The Ministry of Kamp Koinonia Why are we here? Focus on camp Remind us how significant camp is Learn to follow

2013 Camp Training

The Ministry of Kamp Koinonia

Why are we here?

Focus on camp

Remind us how significant camp is

Learn to follow


Benefits for the Campers and Staff

Benefits for the Church


Goals of Kamp Koinonia

Minister to campers as individuals

Counsel them in areas of spiritual needs

Help establish good habits of Christian living


Minister to campers as individuals Show how to use leisure time wisely, without an

over-reliance on man-made amusements (Ephesians 5:15-16)

Reinforce the benefits of getting along with others unselfishly (Romans 12:9-21 and Galatians 6:10)

Learn the responsibility for one’s own decisions (Galatians 6:4-9)

Encourage beneficial habits


Counsel them in areas of spiritual needs Pray for yourself to guide them in the right way Pray for campers to have positive attitudes

towards growth and hearts open to receiving guidance




Assess each camper’s spiritual needs




Assess each camper’s spiritual needs Submit to God as He uses you as His tool for the

campers


Help establish good habits of Christian living Bible reading and study Prayer Worship Fellowship Ministry Evangelism Discipleship

The Ministry of the Camp Counselor and Staff The most important influence is YOU

Your roles: Spiritual Leader Mentor Friend Administrator / Organizer

“Be very careful, then, how you live - not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil. Ephesians 5:15-16

The Ministry of the Camp Counselor Qualifications of a camp counselor – be

Christ like…Modeling Pleasant Personality

Knowledge of the Scriptures

Emotional Maturity

Positive Attitude Reliability

Love Adaptability

Humility Health Conscience

Common Sense Servanthood

Camping as a Team Ministry

“Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others better than yourselves. Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others. Your attitude should be the same as that of Christ Jesus.”

Philippians 2:3-5

Leave yourself at home

Camping as a Team Ministry

DirectorAlan Ledbetter – Teen

Dennis Eastman -- PT

Nurse Kooks/KanteenServant

Counselors

Sports Director/

Life Guards

Asst DirectorMatt Helm – Teen

Seth McKinney -- PT

Girl’s & Boy’s

Counselors

Crafts DirectorOther Support

Personnel

Specific Rules for Camp

Sign In/Sign Out by parents for campers is required. No one will leave during the camp week without Director/Asst Director knowledge, approval, and personal interaction.

Specific Items: Cellular phones only to be used in case of emergency. Use of personal electronic games or CD players will be limited to

specific times of the day if brought. Camp staff will not allow these items to become a distraction.

Tobacco, drugs, or alcohol of any kind are prohibited at camp. Fireworks, matches, or lighters are prohibited at camp. Lost or damaged items or the responsibility of the owner.

Modest clothing should be worn at all times. Sleeveless shirts are permissible if fitted around the arms and shoulders, and cover most of the shoulders. Types of clothing excluded: short shorts, mini-skirts, halter tops, spaghetti straps, midriffs, and t-shirts with inappropriate sayings. Staff decisions on the appropriateness of attire should be cheerfully honored.

No inappropriate displays of affection.

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2013 Camp Training. The Ministry of Kamp Koinonia Why are we here? Focus on camp Remind us how significant camp is Learn to follow