Monday, September 19, 2011

What are the pros and of cons of being: A) a denominational camp and B) and nondenominational camp

I'll start with denominational camps.
Well the pros would be that you have not only one, but two Statements of Faith to go back to to help guide you through issues. Being a denominational church would also probably give people of that denomination more incentive to support your camp, so you can have a good solid foundation of people.
Cons would be that you do have two Statements of Faith, and that can give you some headaches especially with hiring people on staff or especially summer staff, making sure everybody agrees with the basics. Being denominational also means that you have to a little more selective about different retreats that come so that you don't have people on camp who are doing things or teaching things that expressly go against what you believe.
Nondenominational camps don't necessarily have to be as picky with who they let use the facilities. They could still get some weird traditions, but as long as they don't go against the fundamentals of Christianity then it should be ok. But it could also back fire on them just as quickly as it could work.
So, I guess the problem that i seem to be focused on is the same for both denominational and nondenominational camps, and the solution is the same also. Be wise.

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