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 2004
December 5-8, 2004
Christian Camping International National Convention
Location: Savannah, GA
Contact: CCI National Office
Phone: 719-260-9400
E-mail: cciusa@cciusa.org
Website: http://cci.gospelcom.net/ccihome/savannah
2005
*January 23-28, 2005
(Core Course for CR Ministry Certification; must attend National Gathering also)
Cert 302: Ecology and Theology of Common Ground
Epworth-by-the-Sea, St. Simons Island, GA
Contact: David Berkey
Phone: 877-UMC-CAMP, #1
E-mail: dlbcamp@aol.com
http://www.depts.drew.edu/tsdean/commonground/courses.htm
January 28-February 1, 2005
National UM Camp/Retreat Leaders Gathering & Training
Epworth by the Sea, St. Simons Island, GA
Contact: Anne Horton
Phone: 256-538-9860
E-mail: ahwildlife@cybrtyme.com
www.gbod.org/camping/2005campevent
February 22-25, 2005
American Camping Association (ACA) National Convention
Orlando, FL
Disney's Coronado Springs Resort
Contact: ACA National Office
Phone: 765-342-8456
www.acacamp.org
*March 13-18, 2005
Applies to CR Ministry Certification
Cert. 310: Biblical Foundations for Camp/Retreat Ministry
Drew Theological School, NJ
Contact: David Berkey
Phone: 877-UMC-CAMP, #1
E-mail: dlbcamp@aol.com
http://www.depts.drew.edu/tsdean/commonground/courses.htm
March 30-April 3, 2005
Connection '05: An Event for United Methodist Youth Workers
West End UMC, Nashville, TN
Contact: Susan Hay, shay@gbod.org
Phone: 877-899-2780, ext. 7069
www.umyconnection.org
July 26-29, 2005
Focus '05: Conference for Workers with Children
Brentwood UMC, Brentwood TN
Contact: Mary Alice Gran
General Board of Discipleship
Phone: 877-899-2780, ext. 7143
E-mail: mgran@gbod.org
www.focus05.org
*October 2-7, 2005
(tentative — Applies to CR Ministry Certification)
Fund-Raising for Camp/Retreat Ministry
Ghost Ranch, Santa Fe, NM
Contact: David Berkey
Phone: 877-UMC-CAMP, #1
E-mail: dlbcamp@aol.com
2006
*January 2006
(Dates TBD) Applies to CR Ministry Certification
The Ministry of Camp/Retreat Center Management
Drew Theological School
Contact: David Berkey
Phone: 877-UMC-CAMP, #1
E-mail: dlbcamp@aol.com
*March 5-10, 2006
(tentative) Applies to CR Ministry Certification
Environmental Stewardship and Education in Camp/Retreat Ministry
Camp Magruder on the Oregon coast
Contact: David Berkey
Phone: 1-877-UMC-CAMP, #1
E-mail: dlbcamp@aol.com
*October 8-13, 2006
(tentative) Applies to CR Ministry Certification
Developing Christian Camp/Retreat Curriculum & Events
(location TBD)
Contact: David Berkey
Phone: 1-877-UMC-CAMP, #1
E-mail: dlbcamp@aol.com
Additional Educational Opportunities & Options
GBOD United Methodist Camp/Retreat Ministry Contacts
Camp/Retreat Ministry Office
General Board of Discipleship
PO Box 340003
Nashville, TN 37203-0003
Toll-free 877-899-2780, ext. 1761
www.gbod.org/camping
GBOD Staff
Kevin Witt, Camp/Retreat Ministry Director, ktwjel@aol.com
Connie Schmutz, Administrative Assistant, cschmutz@gbod.org
To sign up for the Camp/Retreat Leader E-mail Network, e-mail ktwjel@aol.com.
Ever-Expanding Camp/Retreat Ministry Website: www.gbod.org/camping
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