The Encouragement Circle provides those who have been actively engaged in Christian Camp and Conference Association (CCCA) at the local, regional and/or national levels an opportunity to support and encourage today’s CCCA and the worldwide movement of Christian Camping International (CCI).

We like to say that we do not have a mission – only a purpose. We are not trying to accomplish any great task, but support CCCA, CCI, and the entire Christian camping movement as they do what God has called them to do.  Our fruit grows on their trees!

We have three main objectives:

• Provide a platform for continued friendships that formed during years of service within Christian camping.

• Provide a connection point for updates regarding the current state of Christin camping.

• Provide encouragement through financial support, primarily toward CCCA but also for CCI, and possibly individual camps. 

Participants should:

• Support CCCA’s mission, staff, and Statement of Faith.

• Be at least 60 years of age.

• Have faithfully served in CCCA locally, regionally and/or nationally.

• Demonstrate on-going commitment to CCCA and/or CCI by a gift of any size. 

 

Give to Christian Camp and Conference Association - CCCA*​

Give to Christian Camping International- CCI*

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*Please indicate you are giving on behalf of The Encouragement Circle

Providing general guidance, our current council includes:

Steve Altick

Dan Bolin

Bedford Holmes

Ed McDowell

Nancy Nelson

Bob Strodel

Betty Swintz

Stan White - Chair

ZOOM Gathering - Thursday November 18, 2026

9:00 am Pacific, 10:00 am Mountain, 11:00 am Central, 12:00 pm Eastern

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We strive to provide four touch points each year, twice through The Encourager Newsletter and twice through Zoom Gatherings. We also encourage on-going communication via the private Facebook Group.

• Zoom Gatherings are generally held in April/May and October/November

• The Encourager Newsletters are generally sent in the spring and fall.

 

We have created a private Facebook Group for the use of our members. Click the link to join!

Purpose / Use:

• Stay connected with each other in Christian Camping

• Encourage people in Christian Camping

• Not a place to sell services or resources.

• A place to pray for each other... Post personal updates and prayer requests.