Mission statement
Our missions statement can be summed up simply; to impact lives for Jesus Christ.
"Glad Tidings Bible Camp seeks to impact lives for Jesus Christ
by clearly presenting the Gospel plan of salvation,
and by edifying both campers and staff through
example, Bible teaching, and godly fellowship
in a fun and challenging, yet safe and structured environment."
by clearly presenting the Gospel plan of salvation,
and by edifying both campers and staff through
example, Bible teaching, and godly fellowship
in a fun and challenging, yet safe and structured environment."
Values
- Biblically-focused events
- Presenting the Gospel message
- The power of the camp experience to positively impact lives
- The local church - we are here to supplement and support their ministry
- Lifestyles lived according to Biblical values including
- Knowing and living as though God lovingly made each person and has a plan for our lives
- Healthy living (our body is a temple of the Holy Spirit)
- God created us in His image. He created male and female, this being determined before birth
- God's design for marriage being a one-man, one-woman committed marriage relationship
- God's design for sexual activity being contained in the above marriage relationship
- Relationships, especially the marriage and family relationships, are the foundation of civil society
- Knowing and living as though God lovingly made each person and has a plan for our lives
Policies
In the interest of encouraging a sound Christian witness and a healthy lifestyle, our policies include (but are not limited to)
- The Camp's property and facilities shall not be used for any activity or speech that is contrary to any stated or implied doctrine or religious belief or practice of the organization
- Alcohol, tobacco use, illegal drugs are prohibited on camp
- Participation in and/or access to any program, activity, or facility that is designated for use by only one sex is exclusively limited to individuals who are biologically persons of that sex
- Individuals shall not intentionally present their physical features or dress to be that of the opposite biological sex
- Camp staff, along with all volunteers are hired and/or accepted for the purpose of being an example of these values. Such individuals shall not be actively engaged in unrepentant sin, and shall not be perceived to undermine or contradict the camp's values through their actions, behaviors, or speech.
Clientele
Glad Tidings is open for use by groups and organizations of all sorts. We host churches, organizations, family reunions, business leadership retreats and the like.
We emphasize the Gospel message and seek to partner with other churches and groups who do the same. Events that we put on will be Biblically-focused and the Gospel will be presented.
We certainly do not require everyone who utilizes the camp to hold to our Statement of Faith or our Values, but we do ask that they honor those beliefs and policies by not practicing or teaching to the contrary while on site.
We emphasize the Gospel message and seek to partner with other churches and groups who do the same. Events that we put on will be Biblically-focused and the Gospel will be presented.
We certainly do not require everyone who utilizes the camp to hold to our Statement of Faith or our Values, but we do ask that they honor those beliefs and policies by not practicing or teaching to the contrary while on site.
Beliefs (Statement of Faith)
Glad Tidings is a Christian camp, but is not affiliated with any church or denomination; and this allows the camp to serve all different Christian churches and organizations.