General News

Warm Beach Camp Ministries has cultivated an environment rich in God’s glory. By stewarding well what God has gifted us with, we have remained a place where life-changing experiences occur week in and week out. In 2023, we embarked on a journey to connect one million people with Christ. We are living with intentional faith to see this realized in 2030. In 2025, Warm Beach Camp Ministries is Taking Root in the life offered by God through faith in Jesus ...

“The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of deep darkness a light has dawned.” (Isaiah 9:2, NIV) At Warm Beach Camp and Conference Center, The Lights of Christmas is more than just an event—it’s a season of transformation. Every year, our entire staff pauses normal operations to focus on preparing for and hosting this magical event. Whether it’s during all-staff workdays for setup and takedown or working together to serve ...

“Jesus replied, “‘You must love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, and all your mind.’ This is the first and greatest commandment. A second is equally important: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’”  Matthew 22:37-39 NLT  One of our primary challenges in life is that we look for everything but relationships to address the core issues of life.  Law, structure, rules, knowledge, pleasure, success, and self-determination are a good starter list of how we distract ourselves ...

“The Word gave life to everything that was created, and his life brought light to everyone. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness can never extinguish it.” John 1:4-5 NLT  https://bible.com/bible/116/jhn.1.4-5.NLT The Apostle John is letting us in on the truth of who Jesus is. Reflection  Jesus is the giver of life. There is no one else that can make this claim because it simply is not true. There is only one giver of life. Jesus is the ...

“For sin is the sting that results in death, and the law gives sin its power. But thank God! He gives us victory over sin and death through our Lord Jesus Christ.”  1 Corinthians 15:56-57 NLT The entire 15th chapter of 1 Corinthians tells the story of the Apostle Paul making the case for the victory we have over sin and death through Christ Jesus.   Reflection Who doesn’t love a good victory? If you are a sports fan, it ...

By actively demonstrating kindness, support, and encouragement to one another, the Horsemanship Staff has created an environment where all who participate down at the Barn have life-changing experiences. Sara, a weekly Horsemanship volunteer, found the Christ-centered environment of the Barn to be just what she needed. Below is her testimonial: “I moved to Warm Beach in December 2023, and by February, Horsemanship had already become the greatest blessing of my year and the highlight of my weeks. I came to ...

There’s something special about the bonds that form at Camp—a place where lives are shaped, hearts are opened, and faith takes root. For Michael Kanyid, his story at Warm Beach Camp is a powerful reminder of how moments can ripple through generations, changing not just one life, but many. It all started in 1983 when Michael was 17 years old. Michael grew up in a non-Christian home, and the idea of attending church or camp wasn’t something that was initially ...

“Don’t use foul or abusive language. Let everything you say be good and helpful, so that your words will be an encouragement to those who hear them.” Ephesians 4:29 NLT Early on in my role as Executive Director of Warm Beach Camp Ministries (nearly 30 years ago now), I would use foul language as a form of humor. At the time, I thought it quite clever to surprise people in a conversation with a “crass word zinger.” Often, it would ...

This summer was the first year of the Equine Professional Apprentice (EPA) Program at Warm Beach Horsemanship. Coming from my experience as a WIT (Wrangler in Training) in the previous program, I was excited to become the same source of encouragement that I received from my Wranglers. I spent eight and a half weeks with the EPAs as their RA (Resident Assistant), it was an honor and a pleasure to be their guide and support them through growing in Christ ...

The next time you are at Warm Beach Camp you will likely notice some changes. We've been busy this summer. Amongst the numerous projects is one that quietly wrapped up on a sunny afternoon in September. Staff members convened on the north side of Cedar Lodge to plant a garden in honor of a dearly loved and missed staff member, Jeannie Patterson. Pat and Jeannie Patterson came to work at Warm Beach Camp in 1987. Jeannie served the Lord in ...

“If you are faithful in little things, you will be faithful in large ones. But if you are dishonest in little things, you won’t be honest with greater responsibilities.” Luke 16:10 NLT Jesus tells the story of a wealthy man who hires a manager to look after his business. The owner learns that the manager is mismanaging his business and money. The owner calls the manager to account by telling the manager to get his things in order. The owner ...

We want to introduce you to the horses that serve at the Warm Beach Horsemanship and are highlighting our third horse from the herd this month.  Please meet, Daisy!  She and Royal are the youngest in herd. Age: 3 months, born May 14, 2024 Breed: Quarter Horse Height: 11 hands (44"), Daisy is expected to mature to 15+ hands (60"+) Weight: 250 lbs Color: Smokey Black (The result of crossing Black & Palomino genes) Discipline: Warm Beach Horsemanship Heart Melter! ...

Regardless of who comes to Warm Beach Camp, they are instantly immersed in God’s presence. One avenue in which the ministry is sharing His presence is through the Outdoor School program. This program is broadening the scope of who the ministry serves, participating in community engagement and impacting the local community. A fifth-grade class from a local elementary school recently attended Outdoor School at Warm Beach Camp. As a demonstration of gratitude, each student wrote a thank you letter to ...

There is a need for creating opportunities where individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities can continue to learn, grow, be creative, encounter creation, and form friendships. In addition, there remains the needs of family members and caregivers who are actively seeking trusted places for their loved ones to experience these things while they take time for respite. This month, Warm Beach Camp & Conference Center launched a new day camp program, Camp SunSparrow, for this group of the population. It ...

The Wheel of Fortune is a game show with unusual staying power in modern culture. However, the idea of a Wheel of Fortune goes back to ancient times. On the outer edge of the top of the wheel are things like success, wealth, health, status, and opportunity. As one moves around the outer edge of the wheel it includes things like poverty, sickness, bondage, and tragedy. Some ancient images have Christ at the center of this wheel with the following ...

We want to introduce you to the horses that serve at the Warm Beach Horsemanship and are highlighting our second horse from the herd this month.  Please meet, Royal!  She just recently joined us, and we are so excited to have her. Age: 1 1/2 months, born July 1st, 2024 Breed: Oldenburg X Friesian Height: 8 hands (32"), Royal is expected to mature to 16+ hands (64"+) Weight: 175 lbs Color: Bay Discipline: Warm Beach Horsemanship Meet & Greeter Royal ...

Working as a Guest Service Coordinator at Warm Beach Camp, I had the privilege of meeting Kate Tytus three years ago. She quickly became one of my favorite group leaders, whom I looked forward to seeing every year. Her heart for the middle schoolers she worked with was clear, and I enjoyed her frank and open attitude. Since transitioning to the Marketing Department, I recently sat down with Kate to hear why she comes back every year to Warm Beach ...

The Kids 2 Camp Scholarship Fund was created with the desire to never turn a kid away because of financial restrictions. By fostering a “Yes!” environment, kids and their families encounter God at camp and have the same opportunities as their peers for fellowship and fun! Since the inception of Kids 2 Camp in 2002, Warm Beach Camp Ministries has been able to give out over three million dollars in scholarships because of compassionate and generous donors! The annual Kids ...

May I ask you a couple of questions? • Who is a person that you are close to? • How do you interact with each other? For me, the person I am closest to is Bev. We have been married for 44 years and counting. Our interaction has many expressions. It ranges from profound conversation to working on a project. There is laughter and joy. There are times of sorrow and comfort. We pray together. We help carry each other’s ...

It is common knowledge that people need interaction with one another. To take that fact a step further, community and belonging are critical to the health and well-being of each and every person on planet Earth. It is a lesser-known fact that people with intellectual or developmental disabilities don’t have the same access to community as most populations. While there are a slowly growing number of environments facilitating this type of interaction, there is a continued need for these individuals ...