Red Willow Bible Camp, North Dakota

My summer travels have begun! During the summer I travel to Bible camps, and my first stop is Red Willow Bible Camp in the heart of east central North Dakota. It is an amazing oasis among the vast prairieland that stretches across this part of the state. The camp sits on a hill that overlooks beautiful Red Willow Lake, and where each evening ends with a glorious sunset.



I arrived with the summer staff (see photo below) on Monday and have enjoyed getting to know them as they get to know each other. They are a mixture of college and high school students, and I believe all of them are studying at North Dakota schools. Many are local to the area. Like all camp staffs, they are a talented bunch with a deep love for Christ and for kids of all ages.



Throughout my time with them I have been available as a resource not only about seminary study, but I also had a chance to do some teaching in the areas of "how to lead a Bible study," "devotional ideas" and "ministry as a vocation." It has been a thoroughly enjoyable experience.

It has been proven statistically that working at a Bible camp is an influential factor in a person's journey toward a church vocation. Already a few counselors working here have indicated future vocations as a youth minister, medical missionary and international worker for the church.

I leave tomorrow and will head west to another fine camp in North Dakota - Upper Missouri.