Effective Tips For Short-Term Mission Trips (Tips 6-10 | Before The Trip)
(This is part 2 of a series about mission trips; if you are looking for tips before the trip, CLICK HERE) Embarking on short-term mission trips can be a transformative experience for the communities you aim to serve and for your own spiritual and personal growth. These journeys, often filled with moments of challenge, learning,
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What Leaders Need to Know for ASCENT 2024
Getting ready for ASCENT? Here is everything you need to know to make sure your group is ready. THE PACKING LIST Here is everything you need to know about what to bring to ASCENT. Feel free to send this to your group. Try to remember to pack your trailer or bus with one side, males
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ASCENT’s Camp Map
This is the map of Camp W.O.W. in Stuart, OK. All groups will enter from N 382 Rd and take a LEFT when you enter the camp; check-in will be near the Cafeteria and Party Barn.
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Effective Tips For Short-Term Mission Trips (Tips 1 – 5 | Before The Trip)
You’re likely here because you’re either gearing up for a mission trip or contemplating one. I’m eager to share the insights from my own journeys with you. With 20 years in youth ministry under my belt and participation in over 15 short-term mission trips—11 of which I led—I’ve amassed considerable experience. I am not trying
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The ASCENT 2024 Packing List
A packing list might seem straightforward, but overlooking even a small item can lead to significant issues. Here’s our suggested list. Keep in mind, that individual churches/groups may modify or add to these essentials based on their needs. However, we strongly advise including these items for your ASCENT trip. Expect daytime temperatures in the 80/90’s
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Empowering Change: Introducing a Mission Trip Rotation For Your Ministry
If you have ever spent some time on a farm in the Midwest you probably have heard of the phrase “crop rotation”. It is a concept farmers have learned many many years ago. Crop rotation is an agricultural practice where different types of crops are grown sequentially on the same plot of land across several
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NEW! ASCENT’s Dinner Themes
We’re adding something new for this year’s ASCENT during our evening meals. At dinner each night there will be a unique and fun theme. Campers and counselors will be encouraged to dress up according to the dinner them, which will also correspond with that evening’s late-night party. See below for our themes so you can
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The Gaming Opportunity (Video)
Normally, I don’t share videos but someone shared this video opportunity from thinqmedia.com and it was quite affirming to a vision on video games are an uncharted mission field that I have felt for several years now. I wrote a six-part blog series on Faith and Video Games which you can check out here. The
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ASCENT: Snack Shack & Meals
Meals: The Food at Camp W.O.W. Some say that eating a meal at Camp W.O.W. is like getting a plate delivered directly from heaven. Okay, no one said that. To be fair, no one has really ever said that about camp food, regardless of where you go. But, we have reason to believe that this
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Announcing Our Speaker and Worship Band for ASCENT 2024
We are thrilled to announce our speaker and worship band for our upcoming national camp for high school students, ASCENT. This year, we have the privilege of hosting Justin McRoberts, a renowned author, coach, speaker, and songwriter, and Wonderstate, a high-energy worship band hailing from Minneapolis. Both will be at our new camp location of
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7 Hour Travel Subsidy for ASCENT 2024
Exciting Announcement for Youth Groups and Churches! We are thrilled to announce a special travel subsidy for all youth groups and churches planning to join us for our high school summer camp ASCENT 2024 at Camp WOW in Stuart, OK! Understanding the challenges that come with distance, we are offering $50 off per student and
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The Church And Video Games (Part 6: Launching Your Ministry)
We are continuing our discussion on the intersection between the Church and the world of video games. To catch up visit Part One (introduction), Part Two (Negative Side), Part Three (Positive Side), Part Four (A New Mindset), and Part Five (Building Trust) to stay up-to-date. Launching a new ministry is hard enough, but we fully admit launching
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