Few tools in God's toolbox are as effective as Christian camping. Children, young people, and adults make life-changing as well as eternity-changing decisions at camp. So, why does it work? Maybe the answer lies in God's magnificent design for our world. Maybe God built us to be campers! Maybe the more we align ourselves with God's design, the more we become aware of God's glory seen in creation and more open to the good news provided in God's Word.
Blueprints examines several biblical passages to discover God's design for Christian camping. And to understand why the ingredients of time, relocation, relationships, creation, and spiritual intents coalesce to form the recipe for transformational moments.
Dan Bolin worked 25 years at Pine Cove Christian Camps near Tyler, Texas, 14 of those years as executive director. The next ten years, Dan invested himself as president of KVNE/KGLY Christian radio stations, now Encouragement Media Group.
For eleven years Dan was the CEO of Christian Camping International, supporting the work of Christian camping in 60 countries, serving an estimated 13 million campers.
Currently, Dan is the President of Refueling in Flight Ministries, a Christian nonprofit organization designed to support his speaking, writing, and event leadership.
He has authored twelve books and spoken at numerous ministry conferences. He writes a weekly devotional blog - Refueling in Flight - and teaches Outdoor Ministries courses in academic and practitioner contexts.
Dan is a graduate of Seattle Pacific University. He earned Master degrees from Dallas Seminary and LeTourneau University. His Doctor of Ministry is from Denver Seminary.
Dan and his wife, Cay, live in Culpeper, Virginia near their daughter, son-in-law, and two delightful grandchildren.
Very specific truth for the camp context - but a wealth of wisdom and Bible truths that are super helpful for the camp leader and refreshing reminder of the importance of what we do. Definite recommend to any in full time camp ministry!