Monday, December 11, 2023

Faith Formation at Camp: Communicating the life-changing power of camp to key constituents

As we think about the mountaintop experience camp offers to students, it’s helpful to look at how the framework for faith development through repeat years at camp helps kids own their faith and stay committed into adulthood. In this webinar, Rachael Botting will share outcomes from recent research on the impact of camp, and offer ideas for communicating with key constituents to build a plan for collaboration in ministry.

• Discover what research revealed about how camp creates experiences that build upon one another, impacting campers differently year after year.
• Learn more about how kids who attend camp regularly develop an “owned faith” and how your ministry’s partnership with parents and churches can help set campers on a path to lifelong faith.
• Find key language to help communicate to key constituents that camp provides the necessary mountaintop experience in a person’s faith journey.

This webinar is sponsored by Church Mutual Insurance Group.

About Rachael Botting

Rachael Botting is a staff and faculty member at HoneyRock, Center for Leadership Development of Wheaton College. She teaches courses on the philosophy of ministry, program planning, research and evaluation. Rachael recently completed her Ph.D. from Biola University and is working on a project funded by the Lilly Foundation that will strengthen partnerships between camps, families and churches. She lives in Palmyra, New York, with her husband, Tim, and sons, Levi and Emmett and enjoys all forms of skiing!

Previous Excellence in Training Events

2023 EIT Events

Recruitment for 2023 and the Power of Camp Penny Hunter Original Broadcast: January 31 2023	Unlock the Power of a Major Gifts Plan - Workshop Scott Shaw Original Broadcast: February 14, 2023
Women in Leadership Women in Leadership Panel Original Broadcast: April 18, 2022	Design Inspirational Large-Scale Events - Workshop Scott Shaw Original Broadcast: April 27, 2023
Current Legal & Legislative Issues... Jon Ruybalid Original Broadcast: May 10, 2023	MESH / Digital Marketing / Leading During a Crisis Tracey Gaslin, Shannon Powell, Nate Parks Original Release: Early June, 2023
Running Well / Setting the Standards / Summer Staff Eugene Cho, Jordy Barksdale, Kimberly Mallory Original Release: Late June, 2023	Marriage in Ministry / Fatherless / Problem Solving Dr. Clarence Shuler, Mark Davidhizer, Dr. Rob Ribbe Original Broadcast: Early July, 2023
Remarkable Culture / Marketing / Leadership Development Dee Ann Turner, Monte Abeler, Rob McKenna Original Broadcast: Late July, 2023	Say Goodbye to Shame and Guilt Hilary Monford, LCSW Original Broadcast: September 12, 2023
Don't Be a Trendsetter Kyla Pinto Original Broadcast: November, 2023

2022 EIT Events

Growing Major Gift Relationships Workshop Scott Shaw Original Broadcast: January 19, 2022	Serving Special Communities Panel Zoom Webinar Original Broadcast: January 26, 2022
Save Time and Money by Eliminating Waste Evan Liewer Original Broadcast: February 16, 2022	The Key to Recruiting and Retaining Great Staff Rob Ribbe, Ph.D. Original Broadcast: March 29, 2022
Activate Champion Participation Workshop Scott Shaw Original Broadcast: May 5, 2022	Current Legal & Legislative Issues... Jon Ruybalid Original Broadcast: May 19, 2022
Family First /Camp Security / Targeting Marketing Bob Tissot, Jim Mundo, Nate Flowers Original Broadcast: June, 2022	Enviro. Health / Grant Writing / Darkness & Suffering Andrew Leary, Tammy Briggs, Rachael Botting Original Broadcast: July, 2022
Summer 2022 Round Up Call Panel Discussion Original Broadcast: July 19, 2022	Brand Strategy / Updating Documents / Lean Processes Annie Quaile, Travis Story, Lane Cohee Ph.D. Original Broadcast: August, 2022
Communicate with Purpose, On Purpose Scott Shaw Original Broadcast: September 8, 2022	The Integrated Communications Journey Anna Hutsell and Shannon Powell Original Broadcast: September 28, 2022
The Anxious Teen Brock Morgan Original Broadcast: October 27, 2022	How to Grow Effective and Faithful Boards Scott Shaw Original Broadcast: Nov. 3, 2022

2021 EIT Events

Recruiting Quality Staff CCCA President/CEO Gregg Hunter and Camp Leaders Panel Original Broadcast: Feb. 4, 2021	Asking With Confidence, Courage and Conviction Scott Shaw - CCCA Fundraising Coach Original Broadcast: Feb. 11, 2021
Camp and Mental Health First Aid Angie Gerrard - Certified Instructor and Trainer Original Broadcast: February 25, 2021	RoundTable - Program Staff Hosted by Abby Banfield and Daniel DeForge Original Broadcast: March 9, 2021
Grant Writing – Uncover the Mystery Grant Writing Panel Original Broadcast: March 18, 2021	RoundTable - Exec. Directors (Budgets under $2 Million) Hosted by Gabe Valencia and Micah Beard Original Broadcast: March 25, 2021
CamperProtect: Responding to an Allegation Kimberlee Norris Original Broadcast: April 27, 2021 Available until Aug. 31, 2022	CamperProtect: Effective Screening Kimberlee Norris Original Broadcast: May 4, 2021 Available until Aug. 31, 2022
Inspiring Acquisition Events Your Champions Can Host Scott Shaw Original Broadcast: May 5, 2021	Connection Without Contact - Activities and Best Practices for Summer 2021 and Beyond Dr. Jim Cain Original Broadcast: May 6, 2021
CamperProtect: Child Sexual Abuse and Third Party Use Kimberlee Norris Original Broadcast: May 11, 2021 Available until Aug. 31, 2022	Understanding Teens / Ministry is a Marathon / Sacred Echoes Duffy Robbins, Ph.D., Rev. Eugene Cho, Margaret Feinberg Original Broadcast: Early June, 2021
Enneagram and Empathy / Generational Leadership / Mental Health Beth McCord, Brad Lomenick, Rhett Smith Original Broadcast: Early July, 2021	Generation of Exiles / Leading by Example / Feedback is a Gift Mark Matlock, Jeff Wallace, Jordy Barksdale Original Broadcast: Early August, 2021
Designing Effective Year-End Campaigns Scott Shaw Original Broadcast: Early August, 2021	They said it would kill camps... Summer '21 wrap-up Panel Zoom Webinar Original Broadcast: September 9, 2021
Planning Strategically for Kingdom Impact Scott Shaw Original Broadcast: November 3, 2021	The Best Recruiting Practices for Summer 2022 Panel Zoom Webinar Original Broadcast: November 16, 2021

2020 EIT Events

Growing Financial Support for your Organization Mona Lara and Matthew Glenn - Thrivent Financial Original Broadcast: Jan. 21, 2020	Building Your Retirement Foundation Mona Lara and Matthew Glenn - Thrivent Financial Original Broadcast: Jan. 21, 2020
How to Lead When You're Not in Charge Clay Scroggins - Lead Pastor, Buckhead Church Original Broadcast: March 17, 2020	Fundraising in Times of Uncertainty Tara Andersen - Mission Increase Original Broadcast: April 2, 2020
Helping You Save Money... Thriving Goods Thriving Goods Original Broadcast: June 23, 2020	The Power of Branding in a Crisis Nate Parks Original Broadcast: July 16, 2020
Thriving Finances: Your CCCA Fundraising Coach Scott Shaw Original Broadcast: Aug. 26, 2020	Is the Government Impacting Your Camp? CCFY Panelists Original Broadcast: September 9, 2020
Increasing Sustainability through Monthly Giving Scott Shaw Original Broadcast: October 7, 2020	Build an Excellent Experience from Start to Finish Dan Steele and John Zeigenfuse Original Broadcast: October 28, 2020
Staffing During Covid Angie Criner Original Broadcast: November 3, 2020	How To Update Your Facilities in Response to COVID Dave Lee, Josh James, Chad Fletemeyer Original Broadcast: November 11, 2020
Annual Fundraising Plans Scott Shaw Original Broadcast: December 3 and 17, 2020

2019 EIT Events

How To Build a Successful Recruiting Strategy Mark Griffin - Founder, Chief Consultant, In HIS Name HR Original Broadcast: Jan. 10, 2019	Challenges Facing Youth and Youth Worker Strategies to Help J. Warner Wallace - ColdCaseChristianity.com Original Broadcast: Feb. 20, 2019
The Power of Camp Research: Data You Can Use Today Dr. Jake Sorenson - Sacred Playgrounds Original Broadcast: March 18, 2019	Critical Camp Documents Jon Ruybalid - CCCA General Counsel Original Broadcast: Mar. 19, 2019
Think Up: ... Think Differently and Lead Better Jenni Catron - The 4Sight Group Original Broadcast: April 9, 2019	Generational Diversity in the Workplace Dr. Tim Elmore Original Broadcast: May 16, 2019
Technology, Identity and Connection / Working with Your Camp Board / Quality Service Training Walt Mueller, Ed McDowell, Evan Liewer Original Broadcast: May, 2019	Camp Security / Foodservice Management / Spiritual Transformation / Shepherding John Ojeisekhoba, Matt Huffman, Dr. Leanne Hadley Rich Van Pelt Original Broadcast: Early June, 2019
Providing Quality Hospitality / Evaluating Your Brand / Developing a Risk Management Plan Horst Schulze, Justin Wise, Paul Sherrill Original Broadcast: Late June, 2019	Maximizing Online Fundraising / Making Good Food at Camp / The Value of Team Building Mike Rusch, Elizabeth Bergman, Dr. Jim Cain Original Broadcast: Early July, 2019
Integrating Your Brand / Giving Youth a Voice / Living an Intentional Life Brandon Robinson, Danielle Strickland, Bob Goff Original Broadcast: Late July, 2019	The Powerful Tool of Listening / Keeping Your Camp on Mission / The Power of Camp Study Mike Foster, Nate Parks, Dr. Jake Sorenson Original Broadcast: Early August, 2019
Experiencing God at Camp / Identifying Gaps in Brand Marketing / Keys to a Long and Effective Ministry Megan Fate Marshman, Charles Lee, Dr. Marv Penner Original Broadcast: Late August, 2019	Funding Your Mission Through Quality Donor Relationships Mike Rousch - Chief Executive Officer at Pure Charity Original Broadcast: Sep. 10, 2019
The Summer Camp Marketing Jam: From Nuts and Bolts to Creative Storytelling Travis Ramos - Marketing Director, CampMinder Original Broadcast: October 22, 2019	Beating the Blitz — Be A Team of Relationship Investors Jeff Kemp Original Broadcast: November 12, 2019
Creating an Environment of Wonder / Being Carriers of Good News / Essential Components of Leading Music at Camp Harris the III, Glenn Packiam, Brian Wurzell Original Broadcast: December, 2019

2018 EIT Events

Creating Balance at Work and Home Robyn Dykstra - Author and speaker Original Broadcast: Jan. 16, 2018	Civility in an Uncivilized World Glenn Packiam - Associate Senior Pastor, New Life Church, Colorado Springs Original Broadcast: Feb. 21, 2018
Staff Training, Supervision, Care and Culture Rob Ribbe, Ph.D. & Rachael Cyrus - Wheaton College Graduate School Original Broadcast: Mar. 20, 2018	Creating a Camp Experience for Kids in Foster Care Jeff Juhala - Royal Family KIDS, Inc. Original Broadcast: April 17, 2018
Suicide Prevention Training Craig Lomax - Rock-N-Water Original Broadcast: April 24, 2018	Healthy Teams Dave Marks Original Broadcast: May 22, 2018
Camp Creates a Place to Hear From God / The Joy of Giving / Healthy Feedback at Camp Brandon Heath, Kim Lester, Brian Brandt Original Broadcast: Early June, 2018	Building Trust Within Your Ministry / Women in Leadership / The Heartbeat of Jesus David Horsager, Trillia Newbell, Peter Reid Original Broadcast: Late June, 2018
Journeying with Young Leaders / Enhance Your Photography and Videography / Camp Telemedicine Dr. Kara Powell, Donnie Rosie, Doug McClain with Lauren Ingram Original Broadcast: Early July, 2018	Thoughtful Planning to Reality / Social Media Like a Pro / Unity Through Worship Garret Larsen, Jenna Frank, Jonathan Allen Original Broadcast: Late July, 2018
Youth Ministry Today / Planned Giving / Pornography in Culture Crystal Kirgiss, Greg Ring, Sharon Hersh Original Broadcast: Early August, 2018	Challenges in Ministry / Legal Issues / Suicide Prevention Eugene Cho, Jon Ruybalid, Craig Lomax Original Broadcast: Late August, 2018
What It Takes to Be a Royal Family KIDS Camp Facility Jeff Juhala - Royal Family KIDS Original Broadcast: September 18, 2018	Government Advocacy Program Jamie Lord Original Broadcast: October 23, 2018
Using Your No-phone Policy to Teach Campers About Digital Wellness Michael Mercier - Screen Education Original Broadcast: November 13, 2018	Ministering With and to Youth of Color Marcos Canales Original Broadcast: December 11, 2018

2017 EIT Events

Creating Order Out of Chaos: Strategies for Organizing Your Work Sue McMillin - Professional Organization Consultant Original Broadcast: January 17, 2017	Equipping Leaders for Tomorrow, Building Strategies Today Doug Chase - Vice President CRISTA Camps Original Broadcast: Feb. 14, 2017
The Power of Camp for Staff Rob Ribbe, Ph.D. & Rachael Cyrus - Wheaton College Graduate School Original Broadcast: Mar. 21, 2017	Partnering with Church Leaders Nate Parks - Camp Berea Original Broadcast: March 28, 2017
Lost in Translation: Three Keys to Building Lifelong Faith in the Snapchat Generation David Eaton - AXIS Original Broadcast: April 11, 2017	The Path of a Peacemaker Brian Noble - Peacemaker Ministries Original Broadcast: May, 2017
Compassion at Camp / Crisis Communication / The Power of Camp Dr. Richard Butman, Jon Bisset, Lisa Harper Original Broadcast: June, 2017	Sabbath / Enhancing Creativity / War Wounds in Ministry Angela Aadahl, Dave Sponholz, Jay Trainer Original Broadcast: July, 2017
Social Media / LGBT / Leading the Next Generation Laura Click, Dr. Mark Yarhouse, Brad Lomenick Original Broadcast: August, 2017	Flourishing: Why some people thrive while others just survive Dr. Steve Graves - Organizational Strategist and Author Original Broadcast: September 26, 2017
The Critical Role Of Leadership In Leading Your Organization Dr. Donald Warrick - Doctor of Business Administration, University of Colorado, Colorado Springs Original Broadcast: October 31, 2017	Financial Leadership—A Short-term and Long-term View Vonna Laue - Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability Original Broadcast: November 14, 2017
Summer Staff Recruitment Tony Schmid - Director of Recruiting, SpringHill Original Broadcast: December 19, 2017

2016 EIT Events

H3 Leadership: Be Humble. Stay Hungry. Always Hustle. Brad Lomenick - best-selling author and leadership consultant Original Broadcast: January 19, 2016	Effective Project Management for Camps Dave Lee - principal architect, Fletemeyer & Lee Associates Original Broadcast: Feb. 16, 2016
Discerning Impact Rob Ribbe, Ph.D., Richard Butman, Ph.D., & Laura Barwegen Ed.D. - Wheaton College Graduate School Original Broadcast: Mar. 22, 2016	Social Media: Your Organization’s Greatest Asset Justin Wise - Think Digital Original Broadcast: April 19, 2016
Improve Your Sales Through Visual Merchandising and Display Kathleen Silvius - Young Life Original Broadcast: May 10, 2016	Millennials, the Digital Age and working together / Creating Unity Among Your Team David Kinnaman & Peter Reid Original Broadcast: June, 2016
Rites of Passage / Making Girl Time Matter / Women in Leadership Muhia Karianjahi, Ph.D., Crystal Kirgiss, Ph.D., Jo Saxton Original Broadcast: July, 2016	Preventing Burnout / Spiritual Growth / Returning Summer Staff Norm Hoyt, Duffy Robbins, Ph.D., Mary Bowers Original Broadcast: August, 2016
Camping, Culture and Multicultural Inclusivity Dr. Christena Cleveland - Duke Divinity School Original Broadcast: September 29, 2016	HOW DOES YOUR HOSPITALITY MEASURE UP? Stan White - Zephyr Point Conference Center Original Broadcast: October 26, 2016
Revolutionizing Your Marriage Dr. Clarence Shuler - Author, Counselor, Speaker Original Broadcast: November 15, 2016	Sticky Faith Kara Powell - Fuller Youth Institute Second Broadcast: December 13, 2016

2015 EIT Events

The Good News about Power Andy Crouch - Christianity Today Original Broadcast: Jan. 30, 2015	Trends in Youth Culture Walt Mueller - Center for Parent/Youth Understanding Original Broadcast: Feb. 27, 2015
Building a Flourishing Culture of Employee Engagement Al Lopus - Best Christian Workplaces Institute Original Broadcast: Mar. 27, 2015	The Give and Gain of Mentoring Tim Elmore - Growing Leaders Original Broadcast: April 24, 2015
Gender Matters: Working Well With the Other Half Shaunti Feldhahn - Veritas Enterprises Inc. Original Broadcast: May 19, 2015	Encouragement to Camp Staff / Leadership 101 Kyle Idleman & Brad Lomenick Original Broadcast: June, 2015
Cultivating a Healthy Team / Making Most of Evaluations Nancy Ortberg & Rob Ribbe, Ph.D. Original Broadcast: July, 2015	Avoiding Spirit of Professionalism / Pursuing Impact or God? Bryan Loritts & Phil Vischer Original Broadcast: August, 2015
Branding: Creating the Right Perception of Your Ministry Brian Brandt - Core Insights Original Broadcast: September 29, 2015	Building a High-Trust, High Committment Culture Michael Perry - SpringHill Camps Original Broadcast: October 20, 2015
Community is Messy Heather Zempel - National Community Church Original Broadcast: November 24, 2015	Development - The Power of the Ask R. Mark Dillon - Lead Consultant, Generis Original Broadcast: December 15, 2015

2014 EIT Events

Hospitality and Service Design Ryan Magnon - Chick-fil-A Original Broadcast: Jan. 27, 2014	What CCCA Members Should Know and Do Jon Ruybalid & Rhett Butler Original Broadcast: Feb. 28, 2014
A World full of Good Ideas Charles Lee - Ideation Original Broadcast: March 20, 2014	Child Sexual Abuse: Is Your Camp Safe? Kimberlee Norris - Ministry Safe Original Broadcast: April 29, 2014
What does Christ-centered Leadership look like? Bob Lonac - CRISTA Original Broadcast: May 28, 2014	CCCA 2013 National Conference - Best of the Best CCCA 2013 National Conference Best of the Best
Who Are You Going to Be When You're All Grown Up? Reggie McNeal - Leadership Institute of Dallas, Tx. Original Broadcast: July 31, 2014	Developing A Leadership Cult or Culture Tim Elmore - Growing Leaders Original Broadcast: August 28, 2014
How CCCA research impacts your ministry Kay Edwards - Outsight Network Original Broadcast: September 25, 2014	Sticky Faith Kara Powell - Fuller Youth Institute Original Broadcast: October 23, 2014
Building Better Processes John Pearson - John Pearson Associates, Inc. Original Broadcast: November 20, 2014	Becoming a Catalyst Leader: Lead Well, and Lead Now Brad Lomenick - President of Catalyst Original Broadcast: December 12, 2014