Shepherd’s Fold Ranch

Forerunner Training Camp

Building upon a foundation of Truth

Jesus teaches about the “daily” PATH of Christianity.  With all the distractions and “detours” along The Way, it is easy to become confused and get “off track”.  The anchor to finding the right path is GODLY CHARACTER.  As children make the transition to young adults, they are naturally given more and more freedom to make choices.  It’s from these choices that their lives begin to “take shape”.  Scripture teaches us that GODLY CHARACTER is the anchor to remaining on the PATH.  “In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight”.

The SFR Summer Camp Curriculum for Forerunner Training Camp (ages 16-17) addresses the motivation of our daily choices and the necessity of GODLY CHARACTER.  At the very core of FINDING the right PATH is the ability to think “outside” of ourselves.  Christianity is not just a “self-help” program.  From Jesus’ example we see that Christianity is always about considering others first and being a servant to all.  To follow Jesus is to follow his example and following His example is the only way to become a quality Leader.  JESUS IS THE PATH!

Our primary message to Forerunner Training Campers

“Leadership involves struggles.  To think otherwise is fantasy.”

“To be a leader is to be a servant.”

“Most struggles in leadership are the result of having to serve people that I don’t want to serve.”

“God uses these struggles with others to teach me about myself.”

“The only way to successfully lead in the midst of struggles is to become like Christ.”

Primary Teaching Style

Parables and Lectures

Worship

Songs: We use many popular songs by contemporary artists. 

Actions to practice

Learning how to be considerate others

Listening to and praying for others

Helping others in practical ways

Worshiping God by following His example

Obeying God and his delegated authority here on earth

Games and Activities Focus

Fun in the Country!! 

Most games and activities require teamwork and communication.

Young Adults are exhorted to be diligent in building character.  This includes

¨      Living a clean life: Ps 119:9

¨      The certainty of a final judgment: Ecc 11:9

¨      Restraint: La 3:27

¨      The power of personal influence: 1 Tim 4:12

¨      Self-control: Tit 2:6

¨      Integrity: Tit 2:7

¨      Moral strength is stronger than Physical strength: 1 Jn 2:14