What is The Furnace?

Those in The Furnace will get experience in counseling and teaching campers, ages 5-17 years old, as well as supervising and mentoring small groups. These ‘students’ will go through training classes each week with mentors and teachers that are currently working in ministries around the world. These teachers are Prophets, Apostles, Pastors, Teachers, and Evangelists that have mature ministries, affecting thousands of people each year. As a part of the training, ‘students’ will have weekly assignments in one of our many counseling or support positions. This “hands-on” experience will change your life.

The Furnace is optimally a four summer program designed to prepare you for leadership, not just in your heart but also in your mind. At SFR, we’re not just trying to train leaders for summer camps. Our goal is to also train leaders who can function in their local church, family, school, job, and in life!

The four summers are not required but are highly recommended. The first two summers are specifically geared to challenge and renew your “thinking” about God and ministry. The second two summers focus directly on “acting” out your Christianity as a follower and as a leader. You’re invited to come and sow into this “field” as we sow into you for multiple summers and experience the growth that occurs when you are carefully tended by the “vinedresser”.

What is Shepherd's Fold Ranch?

Started in 1972, Shepherd's Fold Ranch is a non-denominational Christian summer camp located north of Tulsa, Oklahoma. We are committed to being a place in the country where people can do business with God.  The Furnace Discipleship Program was birthed here by Clay Staires in 2007. Shepherd's Fold is not just like any other summer camp. While providing the traditional summer camp fun, activities and experiences--- we operate out of a deep kingdom culture. We invite all campers (at age appropriate levels) into following Jesus as disciples and help them experience the power of kingdom community. Read more about the history, values, and mission of Shepherd's Fold here.

Summer 2018

Furnace Start- May 20 @ 7:00 pm

Last Day- July 25 (all staff party)

 

The Furnace is a nine week program.

All your lodging and meals are provided throughout the sessions.

If you need any time off, or have any questions about the schedule, please contact the office at 918-263-3622 or email our office below.

There is no financial cost to participate in The Furnace. 

At SFR we have the opportunity to offset the cost of the discipleship program with the staffing of the ministry here at Shepherd's Fold.

The Furnace is free because you are serving as camp counselors, lifeguards, ropes leaders, kitchen staff, photographers, etc. during the summer.

Your food and lodging are all taken care of while you are in the Furnace and we also offer a proven fundraising process that will help you raise funds while you are at SFR (it is also tax deductible).

But you....because we love our Bethel people, we will also pay for your gas to come out here once you arrive. We don't want there to be any barrier for those of you who want to come out to beautiful Avant, Oklahoma. (If you are asking yourself where is Avant, OK. see next FAQ)

 

Curious about how to make it work this summer?

Call, Email, DM us and we would love to talk

918-263-3622 | furnace@sfrcamps.com | @shepherdsfoldranch

Q: Where is Shepherd’s Fold Ranch?

A: We are located in Avant, Oklahoma about 30 minutes north of Tulsa. CLICK FOR MAP

We are located about 30 minutes north of  the beautiful and fun town of Tulsa Oklahoma.

 

 

This shows how much fun CAMP is.

 

And this shows the heart of The Furnace.

Check out what Brian and Anna have to say.

CLICK HERE to watch it on Youtube.