Camp Chamisall Family Reunion

Dave Yang and Grant Sylvester share some of their thoughts on youth ministry, camp ministry, and leadership calling. You will enjoy the laughter and camaraderie of these two friends as they talk about their favourite camp. 

Andrew Berg talks about loneliness and trusting God in difficult times during the campfire talk. In our interview he shares about finding love out at Camp Chamisall, pursuing God’s purpose in ministry and partnering with Camp to build a stronger youth ministry.

Les Bon-Bernard shares the story of the men who brought their crippled friend to Jesus. It's a story of friendship, encouragement and sacrifice. During the interview Les talks about his love for Camp Chamisall, his years of being involved and the impact that camp has had on his life and his family. You will be especially encouraged when Les talks about how he sees the partnership between churches and camp. 

Aaron Bon-Bernard asks a great question during his campfire talk. As Christians do we smell like God or do we smell like the world? In the interview he shares what it was like growing up at Camp Chamisall and the journey to becoming the Director of week 7. 

Sterling talks about his experiences at Camp Chamisall.  He started his journey as a camper and has been everything from maintenance, to campfire speaker to head cook. During the campfire talk he speaks about the power of God to change lives if we are willing to listen to His call.

David Quapp shares the story of Tom, Matt and Jay and their amazing adventures. During the interview he speaks of his family’s involvement in the early years of Camp Chamisall. Later he unpacks the way perspective changes the longer you serve out at Camp.

Jeff Marshall talks about his experience of serving at Camp Chamisall as Co-Director for week 5. He shares about a mission trip that had an impact on his life and how camp Chamisall has had a positive effect on his life. 

In the campfire story we have a guest appearance from Randy Carter to tell us about a wandering trapper who wants to buy a house.  

Randy Carter shares a beautiful camp fire story of love during a spring thaw. During the interview he shares his thoughts on why camp ministry is so instrumental in the lives of campers. He talks about some of his campers who found God during his week and tears up a few times throughout the podcast. If you are a bit of feeler this episode will definitely hit you right in the heart muscle.

 Dawn Bon-Barnard tells her testimony and the beautiful story of God's forgiveness lived out in her own life. During the interview she gives us the inside scoop on what Camp Chamisall was like, for her as a camper, in the very beginning. This is a beautiful episode because so much of Dawn's story and even her interview answers focus on the life changing impact of Camp Chamisall. 

Kristen Morris tells us a story about two brothers who love hockey. In a world with no hockey even a story about hockey is a great thing. In our interview she shares about the joy of growing up at Camp Chamisall, getting involved in leadership and the beauty of the family of God.