Posts by Matt Jones
The 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…
Read MoreRanch Camp: Learning to Love Others
Growing Faith During a Season of Change The middle school and early high school years are filled with new opportunities, new responsibilities, and new questions. As students grow more independent,…
Read MoreTreehouse Village: Learning to Love God
Building a Foundation That Lasts Every journey of faith begins somewhere. For many children, the elementary years are when they first begin to understand who God is and how much…
Read MoreThe Path of Discipleship at Shepherd’s Fold Ranch
Growing in Faith One Step at a Time Discipleship is a journey, not a destination. At Shepherd’s Fold Ranch, we believe spiritual growth happens over time as young people learn…
Read MoreMentorship and Spiritual Role Models
Faith Is Often Caught Before It Is Taught Children and teenagers learn in many ways, but some of life’s most important lessons are learned by watching others. We believe that…
Read MoreA Place Called Home: Why Camp Matters
Everyone Needs a Place to Belong In a world where relationships often feel temporary and schedules are constantly changing, young people need places where they feel known, valued, and welcomed.…
Read MoreFrom Camp to Lifelong Discipleship
Camp Is the Beginning, Not the Destination For many people, summer camp is remembered as a special week filled with adventure, friendships, and unforgettable experiences. While those memories matter, Shepherd’s…
Read More“Come to Me”: The Foundation of Camp Teaching
An Invitation Before a Challenge At Shepherd’s Fold Ranch, every teaching begins with a simple invitation from Jesus: “Come to Me.” Before Jesus asked His disciples to follow Him, serve…
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