Experience = Everything: Life Transformation The Springhill Way

by Michael Perry

Hope Such a small word. Just one syllable. Only four letters. Yet that single, simple word has embodied and defined SpringHill from the very beginning―and it continues to describe SpringHill today, with nearly fifty years and over half a million changed lives.
SpringHill is not just another summer camp. In his book, Experience = Everything, author Michael Perry takes you inside the SpringHill experience, an innovative approach to helping children find God not only in quiet contemplation and formal prayer but also in canoeing on a lake, or while riding horses on country trails, or while braving an outdoor high-ropes course. Or, yes, even on a zip line.
If you’re a parent, grandparent, a youth or children’s pastor leader, a teacher, or just someone who loves young people, Michael Perry will give you a glimpse into how SpringHill creates these life-changing experiences, and how you too can do the same.

160 pages, Hardcover

Published July 11, 2018

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Reviews

[Tim · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a fun read. Michael Perry shares the history and founding of SpringHill, while also detailing where it is now as a ministry. If you want to see how one organization lives out it’s mission, and organizes itself to serve thousands of families each summer, read on.

[Marlene R · Rating 3 out of 5]

Interesting to read the story of spring hill as it was the highlight of my son's summer middle through high school. He did TST, a week then a summer as a counselor during college. They truly offered a unique experience. Hopefully the camp can return to it's pre-covid hey day.

[Rebecca Caufman · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved reading the collection of stories brought together in this book to help illustrate "The SpringHill Way" and its impact on kids. This is a book I know I will reread again and again.

[Molly · Rating 5 out of 5]

For the kids. For the kingdom.

SpringHill camp holds a special place in my heart. I’ve only been on site twice, but both times I’ve seen, felt, and experienced God at work in incredible ways. I’ve tangibly felt His presence there, seen people commit their lives to Christ there, and understood the springhill model of creating experiences that point back to the gospel message.

I love this camp. I love their mission and vision. I love their model. But most of all, I love their complete focus on Christ. All else is loss.