In the US
and around the world camps are being used with great effectiveness for
Christian outreach, guidance and mentorship. Annually, millions of people,
young to senior adult, take part in camps all through the year; hundreds of
thousands make significant spiritual decisions during or following the
experience of camp.
Camping has long been considered one of Christianity's
most effective mediums for impacting lives and growing the Church. For
decades leaders in all denominations have realized that Christian camping is
unsurpassed for igniting faith, instilling character, and implanting ideals
in participants, regardless of age or background. Christian camping is also
considered by many to be the best means for inspiring an individual to a
life of service.
Most evangelistic funding, events and programs emphasize
reaching adults with the gospel. However, two thirds of all Americans who
accept Jesus Christ as their savior do so before they reach the age of 18!
64% accept Christ before age18! 43% before age 13! Most people do not accept
Christ in a church setting so . . . let's get camping!
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People accepting Christ before the age of 13 are more
likely to remain absolutely committed to Christ in their adult years than
are people who do so in their later teenage or adult years. They have a much
higher percentage of tithing, teaching and being evangelical. Most people
have their spiritual & moral beliefs in place by 13!
70% of all children in the
US
are born into Non-Christian Homes! Do you know some children that would
benefit from attending camp this summer?
Statistics from Barna and CCI.