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 The Camp and Retreat Ministries Website now includes a clickable U.S. map to make it easier to find information about the camp/retreat centers in specific locations, new articles, resources, job notices, and much more. If you have articles, samples, resources, or other information that you would be willing to share with your peers across the U.S., please contact Kevin Witt at ktwjel@aol.com or 541-317-1615.
Important New Resource —Free for All UM Camp/Retreat Leaders
 The Practice of Spiritual Leadership, a new resource written by Kevin Witt, focuses on Camp/Retreat Ministry's vital role in helping to prepare people for spiritual leadership. At the request of leaders in the field, The Practice of Spiritual Leadership is offered to you as an online resource so that it is more accessible and less costly. The content is the product of a recent study leave. Check it out today. May it inspire and bless you as you help others seek God and follow Christ's way of love.
The Practice of Spiritual Leadership is available in pdf format and in HTML (on screen).
GBOD United Methodist Camp/Retreat Ministry Contacts
Camp/Retreat Ministry Office
General Board of Discipleship
P.O. Box 340003
Nashville, TN 37203-0003
Toll-free: 877-899-2780, ext. 1761
Website: www.gbod.org/camping
General Board of Discipleship Camping and Retreat Staff
Kevin Witt, Camp/Retreat Ministry Staff, Ktwjel@aol.com
Connie Schmutz, Administrative Assistant, Cschmutz@gbod.org
To sign up for the Camp/Retreat Leader E-mail Network, contact Kevin Witt at ktwjel@aol.com.
Chuck Kishpaugh Sends His Greetings
 Chuck is retiring after 33 years of professional leadership within United Methodist Camp/Retreat Ministry. From 1986 until 1994, Chuck served us all as the National Camp/Retreat staff person at the General Board of Discipleship. He has touched and inspired so many of us. We thank God for you, Chuck!
What Will You Be Doing Following Your Retirement?
Chuck: I will join Jan, my wife and best friend,
in her calling to get the best learning resources possible into the hands of educators, parents, and mentors. Jan's Learning Tree extends our common interest in caring about children, youth, and families. I also plan to continue to contribute a bit to camp and retreat leaders by being an American Camping Association visitor and pursuing other projects. When I am not doing these things, I will be nurturing the earth and my own soul in my garden.
What would you like to share with your friends and colleagues across the country?
Chuck: Camp and Retreat Ministry has been my life's work. I wouldn't trade the many wonderful experiences I have had for anything. Visiting the camps and retreat centers and meeting the leaders equipped me in ways that few will ever know. I am deeply indebted to all the leaders I met over the years in my travels, for they taught me more than I could possibly generate from my own experience.The enormous creativity and faith awed me at times. If the truth be known, much of what others learned from me, I discovered on these visits. My primary contribution came in being a conduit for sharing essential and cutting edge ideas that others graciously showed me. Blessed by God describes my life and my work among you. It has been an honor and privilege. Thank you all!
For those who would like to stay in touch, Chuck's new e-mail address is chuck@jlt.com.
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