Excellence in Training is a CCCA strategic initiative designed to deliver training that is relevant to Christian camping, powerful in its impact and easily accessible. CCCA aims to deliver training opportunities, resources and experiences that will maximize ministry for members.
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October 23, 2018This month CCCA presents Jamie Lord The Things That Are Caeser's: How A Government Advocacy Program Can Save You Money and HeadacheHave you ever been handed a rule or regulation that negatively affected your camp? Has a law ever been passed that interfered with your ministry? Ever received a tax bill you weren't expecting your camp to be responsible for? Learn how to make government your friend, not your enemy, with proactive strategies to avoid these pitfalls in the first place. Join Jamie Lord as she provides tools for navigating the various processes of government in the event things go awry. |
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Previous Excellence in Training 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 / Spiritiual 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 |
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 Tele medicine ![]() 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 |