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CBM publishes a free newsletter for leaders and directors of Christian
youth camps who are concerned about the spiritual growth and development
of their staff. If you would like to receive Edify semi-annually,
just
click here.
Current Issue: Fall 2007
 DownTime
Down time? What's that? It's that elusive thing
that we used to enjoy back when life was slower and the task list was
shorter. This article contains five suggestions that will help you
maximize your down time, and in the process, will position you to
better fulfill what God has for you.
Read the whole article.
Other
Issues Available
 Spring
2007 - You know that the Bible
is God's Word to us, but sometimes it's easy to forget that it really
is sufficient for everything that you face in camp ministry. Read
Comprehensively Sufficient for practical solutions to personality
conflicts, addictions, loneliness, and much more.
 Fall
2006 - During the off-season
of camping ministry, it is easy to drift spiritually. Staying
connected to campers, summer staff, and supporters is obviously
important, but what about God? Read Staying Connected to
provide inspiration in the development of your spiritual life and to
prioritize your connection to God.
 Spring
2006 - Do you know the
difference between motivating your staff by legalism and motivating
them by grace? Read upBuiding to learn how to motivate your
staff to serve one another in a way that points them to the source of
change.
 Fall
2005 - How can you create
programs that effectively reach the complicated needs that today's
youth face? Jesus presents six priorities in His prayer in John 17
that serve as an excellent guide. To compare how your camp measures
up, read Does Your Camp Reflect
His Priorities?
 Spring 2005
- Although the message of Christ can never change, the methods we use
may. Read Relevant or Reverent to discover four key questions
that must be asked to keep us on the right path.
Fall 2004
- Does this sound familiar? Two young campers are arguing over their
turn at the ping pong table in the gameroom. You desire to see
character in their lives, so you intervene their conflict with a plan
establishing how they can take turns. What's missing? ...
Spring 2004
- What is the evangelistic mission of your camp and ministry? Have you
ever thought about what comes next? Read Beyond Evangelism to
gain a larger vision for camp ministry.
Fall 2003
- Your own spiritual growth is the greatest thing you can offer your
staff. Developing a Devotional Habit provides practical
suggestions in developing your own personal quiet time with God.
Spring 2003
- How do you view your staff? Do you let your program take center
stage or the staff that carries out the program? Read Setting the
Stage to see why and how you can bring the role of staff to center
stage.
Fall 2002
- Do you desire to see your staff members growing in their personal
relationship with God? This article, Alone with God, tells a
personal story and presents the passion behind CBM's resources.
Spring 2002
- Are you leading your staff well by raising the standard for their
spiritual walk with Christ? Read Raising the Bar to learn how
you can challenge your staff in the Word of God.
Fall 2001
- Are you maintaining a regular devotional time? Do you want to avoid
"Director burnout"? Read Running on Empty.
Note: All newsletters are in Adobe Acrobat format. Acrobat Reader software is available from
Adobe free of charge.
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