SUPPORTING & ENCOURAGING THE MINISTRY OF
CHRISTIAN CAMPS AND CONFERENCE ASSOCIATION
The Encouragement Circle is emerged in 2021 to provide CCCA’s past national and sectional leaders an opportunity to support and encourage today’s CCCA.
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. Funds directed to CCCA are used to provide scholarships for national and sectional training events and to provide enrichment opportunities for the current CCCA board members.
Based upon four requirements:
Support CCCA’s mission, staff, and Statement of Faith.
At least 60 years of age.
Significant service to CCCA nationally, or regionally.
Demonstration of ongoing commitment to CCCA by donating annually:
Membership Level – any amount is acceptable
Suggested Level – $200 annually
Encourager Level – $500 annually
Sustainer Level – $1,000 annually
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*Whichever method you choose to give, please indicate you are giving on behalf of Encouragement Circle
The Encouragement Circle does not receive or manage any of the donations. They go directly to CCCA (or CCI or any other groups that have financial need) that we (THE ENCOURAGEMENT CIRCLE) encourage(s ITS) members to support.
Providing general guidance, our current council includes:
Steve Altick
Dan Bolin
Bedford Holmes
Ed McDowell
Nancy Nelson
Bob Strodel
Betty Swintz
Stan White
ZOOM Gathering - Thursday November 13th - 11:00 am (CST) - RSVP
CCCA National Gathering - December 8-11, 2025 - New Orleans, LA
We strive to provide four touchpoints with the group each year, twice through the Encourager Newsletter and twice through Zoom Gatherings.
Zoom Gathering are generally held in April/May and October/November
The Encourager Newsletters are generally sent in January/February and July/August
Facebook Group
We have created a private Facebook Group for the use of our members. Click the link to join!
Purpose / Use:
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Stay connected with each other in Christian Camping
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Encourage people in Christian Camping
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Not a place to sell services or resources.
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A place to pray for each other... Post personal updates and prayer requests.
Please indicate your gift is for The Encouragement Circle
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MEMBERSHIP DONATION LEVELS FOR THE ENCOURAGEMENT CIRCLE
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Membership Level: Any Amount is Acceptable
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Suggested Level: $200 annually
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Encourager Level: $500 annually
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Sustainer Level: $1,000 annually