Just sent off my book report on "The Servant," by James C. Hunter. I really enjoyed reading this book. It both affirmed some of the things I'm already doing and challenged me to grow in other areas.
I think the principles in this book are so vital to effective Biblical leadership that I'm considering making it required reading for staff in my department who are moving into leadership roles.
We've been under some pretty nasty weather the last couple of days. Yesterday was the day of tornados. I even got to video record some of our belongings before heading to the basement. Needless to say, I didn't have to make use of our Renter's Insurance (reminds me, the annual premium is due next week!)
The radar image is from the actual time of this post...yup...like, right now. We're looking at the possibility of more severe thunderstorms for the next few hours. Tons of rain, lots of lightning, and high winds are forcasted for today.
Hey everyone, guess what? I'm a published author! Ok, not planning on changing careers or anything, but it is kinda cool.
About a month and a half ago, I received a phone call from the editor of an online magazine, Faith and Fitness, wondering if I'd be interested in writing an article for their June/ July issue (they got my name off a Christian adventure program website.) After thinking about it, I thought "why not?"
You can read it here:
http://www.faithandfitness.net/node/181
I realized, looking at past posts, that I kinda left you hanging, especially with the May 7th post. So, to fill in the gaps, here's what happened...
(1) ACA inspection. Everything went really well for us, both as a camp and for my department. My supervisors got a kick of my "Yes" answers to the inspectors. They'd present the standards...I'd answer "yes." Fifteen minutes or so & I was out of there.
(2) Mother/ Daughter Retreat. What a bunch of fun! We had a blast with the ladies, leading them through different problem-solving activities. I got feedback after the event that our activities were a hit with many.
I still can't believe that my summer staff are arriving in 5 days. We've got a few classes tomorrow, then some weekend activities we're running for Family Camp, then it's here. Around 100 fresh faces, many new to Timber-lee, beginning almost two weeks of training in preparation for summer ministry.
Pray for us, that God is able to use us in powerful ways that leave our campers forever changed.
"And so, since God in His mercy has given us this wonderful ministry, we never give up." 2 Cor 4:1 NLT
Just washed the dirt from my belayer hands. Hard to believe we're already into the second week of May. Just a few short weeks and I'll be welcoming my new summer staff. I'm kinda excited because the entire crew is new to Timber Challenge. Like working with blank slates. I'm looking forward to investing in them.
Our American Camp Association inspection is next week. I'm about as ready as I can get. The ACA inspection is a kind of peer review, with "site visitors" coming every three years. Good way to ensure high standards.
This weekend we'll be working "outside the box" a bit - I'm accompanying two of my staff to a hotel in SE Wisconsin, where we're providing teambuilding activities for a mother/ daughter retreat sponsored by a nearby church. Should be fun!
Well, registration is drawing close. Hard to believe that in three weeks I'll be starting classes online. Though the thought of diving into 3 years of college is a bit daunting, I think it'll be worth it.
College Algebra? Yuck!
Just sent off my book report on "The Servant," by James C. Hunter. I really enjoyed reading this book. It both affirmed some of the things I'm already doing and challenged me to grow in other areas.
We've been under some pretty nasty weather the last couple of days. Yesterday was the day of tornados. I even got to video record some of our belongings before heading to the basement. Needless to say, I didn't have to make use of our Renter's Insurance (reminds me, the annual premium is due next week!)
Hey everyone, guess what? I'm a published author! Ok, not planning on changing careers or anything, but it is kinda cool.
I still can't believe that my summer staff are arriving in 5 days. We've got a few classes tomorrow, then some weekend activities we're running for Family Camp, then it's here. Around 100 fresh faces, many new to Timber-lee, beginning almost two weeks of training in preparation for summer ministry.
Well, registration is drawing close. Hard to believe that in three weeks I'll be starting classes online. Though the thought of diving into 3 years of college is a bit daunting, I think it'll be worth it.