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Bible Adventure!

Christian Retreat CenterBy cacproApril 11, 2018Leave a comment

A change is coming to the Released Time Bible Program. We are excited to announce that Bible Adventure is the new name chosen by students and volunteers in the program!…

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Fresh Bread: The Power of the Resurrection

Christian Retreat CenterBy cacproMarch 29, 2018

Guest Blog by Dan Bolin, International Director of CCI Worldwide   Contentious debate filled the week leading to Christ’s crucifixion. At one point, a group of Sadducees confronted Jesus with…

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Reaching the Unchurched Through Released Time

Christian Retreat CenterBy cacproMarch 15, 2018

By Aaron Ziebarth, Executive Director   Every week across all 90 Released Time Bible Programs we humbly and prayerfully realize that foundational truths, main Bible themes, Bible characters and narratives…

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Joy El summer counselor wins curriculum-writing contest

Christian Retreat CenterBy cacproMarch 5, 2018

  By Stephanie Ziebarth, Barnabas Mentor Coordinator   When Winter Saunders learned about the curriculum-writing contest through Word of Life Local Church Ministries, two things came to mind: 1) The…

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Stepping out in Faith

Christian Retreat CenterBy cacproFebruary 28, 2018

By Aaron Ziebarth, Executive Director It is always good to hear from our donors and volunteers!  Recently, one of our volunteer’s sent us a letter that was very encouraging!  Here’s an…

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Why Pray for Children?

Christian Retreat CenterBy cacproFebruary 17, 2018

By Aaron E. Ziebarth, Executive Director Nancy* is a Released Time volunteer. She shared a story that reminded me of the importance of praying for our students. The last two…

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The Power of Mentoring in the Released Time Bible Program

Christian Retreat CenterBy cacproFebruary 5, 2018

By Brenda Brazee, Assistant Director of Released Time Ministries Recently, I went to one of our Released Time Bible Programs where I learned about Ryan (name changed). Ryan was a…

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Claiming God’s promises for provision

Christian Retreat CenterBy cacproFebruary 2, 2018

By Nate Marshall , Director, 4.12 Leadership Training Program As 2017 drew to a close, I took time to reflect on ways God has worked in the past months. Serving…

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A Voluntary Blessing

Christian Retreat CenterBy cacproFebruary 1, 2018

By Carl Reeder, Director of Camping Ministries Our fall Energizer was right around the corner, and we had a need. We needed a male counselor. The staff was praying hard…

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The Gift We Give Ourselves

Christian Retreat CenterBy cacproJanuary 26, 2018

By Dr. Dan Bolin  International Director  – Christian Camping Worldwide When I went to camp as a child, I received a discounted price because I memorized Bible verses all year…

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