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The latest statistics tells us that this generation of young students, known as Generation Z, is eager to make a dif- ference in the world. On Mission’s key objective is the Great Commission. Yet, an important benefit is that it expos-
es students to how God is at work all around us. This camp trains students to understand both biblically and historically why we are Better Together.
This is a lesson learned by many of our churches which have attended, but most exemplified by Hardin Baptist. Nick Calhoon brought Hardin’s youth to On Mission in Chicago the summer of 2019. Nick reports that their mission trip led to a fruitful partnership with church planter Bryan Coble at Sow Community Church in Irving Park: “We regularly stay con- nected with Bryan, pray for the ministry and financially assist him in the efforts they are doing there.”
Hardin Baptist even sent a college intern to partner with Sow Community. Jessica
Louis, the
intern,
reported:
“I really
believe
getting to
intern (for one month) really allowed me to learn the landscape of the city, build relationships in the community and I re- ally felt like I was part of Sow Communi- ty. It grew my heart for the mission field, specifically for urban church planting as I was able to see the nations all in this one city.”
We need churches to bring their mid-
dle and high school students. We also need our churches to send their college students to serve with us as summer mis- sionaries. Have them apply at gocross- ings.org/work-at-camp or send us their info — we’d love to reach out!
For more information about Crossings On Mission, give us a call at 502-491-7000 or email us at info@gocrossings.org.
Bryan Coble
2021 Dates and Rates
Crossings On Mission Dayton, OH
Cedarville University Monday-Friday - June 13-17, 2021 Pastor Kris Billiter
$330
Worship by Boyce Collective
Crossings On Mission Eastern Kentucky Oneida Baptist Institute Mon.-Fri. - July 12-16, 2021 Pastor Dan Dewitt $250
Worship by Boyce Collective
Randall Breland is director of student programming for Crossings Camps.
Jessica Louis
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