Posts by Matt Jones
How to Plan a Church Retreat From Start to Finish
Planning a church retreat can be exciting, but it also comes with plenty of decisions. Where should you go? How many people will attend? What should you do together? Who…
Read MoreBecoming a Disciple Who Walks with Jesus Daily
Discipleship Is More Than a Camp Week For many young people, summer camp can become one of the most meaningful weeks of the year. There are new friendships, outdoor adventures,…
Read MoreLeadership, Freedom, and Spiritual Maturity
Freedom Has a Purpose Freedom is an important part of growing up. As children become teenagers and young adults, they naturally begin making more decisions for themselves. They are learning…
Read MoreThe Greenhouse Model of Discipleship
Camp Is a Place to Grow A greenhouse creates an environment where plants can grow. It provides the right conditions, care, attention, and protection so that something small can develop…
Read MoreWhy We Expect God to Move at Camp
We Come Expecting God to Meet Us There is something special about stepping away from the ordinary. At Shepherd’s Fold Ranch, campers spend their days outside, away from many of…
Read MoreNight Encounters: Facilitating Encounters with Jesus
More Than Singing and Teaching A camp worship service can be memorable. But at Shepherd’s Fold Ranch, the goal of a Night Encounter is something deeper than simply leading songs…
Read MorePrayer, Scripture, Worship, and Journaling as Daily Life
Faith Grows in the Everyday Some of the most meaningful moments at camp happen during worship, teaching, and shared experiences with others. But following Jesus is not limited to those…
Read MoreThe Morning Encounter Model
Learning How to Meet with God One of the goals of Shepherd’s Fold Ranch is not simply to create meaningful spiritual moments during a week of camp. We want to…
Read MoreThe Furnace: Making Disciples Who Make Disciples
Discipleship Doesn’t End After High School Graduating from high school is a significant milestone, but it is also a season filled with important decisions. Young adults begin asking questions about…
Read MoreForerunner: Learning to Lead by Serving
Leadership Begins with a Servant’s Heart Many people think leadership is about being in charge. Jesus taught something very different. Throughout the Gospels, Jesus consistently demonstrated that true leadership is…
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