Teen Camp
Come have an unforgettable week at Teen Camp. Not only will you make tons of friends, you’ll also get to spend time with our awesome counseling staff. Our keynote speaker and topical breakout sessions will encourage you in your personal walk with Christ and challenge you to live out your Christian faith.
Team competition, crazy games, late night events and hilarious skits will keep you entertained throughout the week. On top of that, free time activities like the BLOB, paintball, tubing, and horseback riding will help keep the fun going all day long.
You won’t want to miss Teen Camp because there is a good chance it will be the best week of your entire summer.
July 2-7, 2012
Speaker: Jim Pitts
Jim is the pastor of Student Ministries at Bethel Church in Crown Point, Indiana, and has a wealth of experience in ministry to teens (15 years). His passion is to reach this generation of students with the gospel and see them integrate their faith into every dimension of life.
Jim is married to his wife Amy and they have three children. He has many interests including martial arts (two- time national champion), youth culture, reading, hiking, and cheering his kids in their many activities.
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Junior High Week
July 9-14, 2012
Speaker: Yves Perodin
Yves' journey with the Lord started when he gave his life to Christ at 8 years old. When he was in junior high he made a decision to go to Bible College and that’s what he did after graduating high school. Yves started his studies at Word of Life Bible Institute and finished at Lancaster Bible College with a Degree in Bible and General Ministries. Yves says his focus in life is all about Jesus Christ...“To know Him and make Him Known!”
Yves serves as an associate pastor at Eliot Baptist Church in Eliot, ME. He enjoys tech, sports, watching the stock market, studying scripture and just hanging out. He and his wife, Deleena have 3 children; 1 spontaneous daughter and two very energetic twin boys!
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July 30 - August 4, 2012
Speaker: Steve Johns
Steve worked at the Northland Camp and Conference Center for over three years. At Northland, Steve served in many areas, including Publications, Promotions, Personnel Manager, and Supervisor of Counselors.
Steve became the Assistant Pastor at Long Lake Community Bible Church in Long Lake, Wisconsin, in January of 2005 and served there until August of 2006. Steve currently is the Assistant Pastor at Kennerly Road Baptist Church in Irmo, South Carolina.
August 6-11, 2012
Speaker: Ben Schettler
Ben was created to communicate to people. He has definitely found his place in the body of Christ when he speaks to others. This connection to his audience comes from his obvious passion for them to know God’s love. Your teens will connect with Ben’s humor and be changed by the relevant truths he shares from God’s word. One youth pastor said, “Its not like Ben thinks outside the box. He just doesn’t know there is one.”
Ben has been traveling and sharing Christ’s message with teens around the country and world. Before he began his speaking ministry Ben served as the assistant pastor and director of youth ministries at Fellowship Baptist Church. He has also served in ministry relations for the Christian Law Association, been a part of the traveling evangelistic team Truth Alive and received a BA in evangelism. Currently Ben resides in California with his wife Makenzie.