Ministry Objectives

Okutama Bible Chalet
Ministry Objectives

The Ministry Objectives of Okutama Bible Chalet (OBC) are as follows:

1. To glorify God
As a Christian ministry, OBC's primary objective is to bring honor to God. We strive to do this through sincere obedience to His word and will, and through a pursuit of excellence in every aspect of the OBC program, operation, and public testimony.

2. To serve the church
OBC exists to serve the church, and to help establish the church where it does not yet exist. Therefore camp programs will be designed to meet the needs of the church and to aid the church in fulfilling our Lord's great commission.

OBC will attempt to introduce campers and participants to a local church, and encourage them to be faithful in church attendance.

OBC will provide facilities for local churches and other evangelical Christian groups to use for their own camps, conferences, and other activities.

3. To evangelize the lost.
Through its programs OBC will present to campers and participants a clear and accurate presentation of the gospel of Jesus Christ, helping them as much as possible to understand its meaning and ramifications with the intent of leading them to trust in Jesus Christ for salvation.

While campers will be encouraged to trust in Jesus Christ, OBC will not coerce, or pressure people to make decisions against their will.

4. To train and nurture believers
OBC will present the truth of God's word to the needs of campers and participants with a clear explanation of its meaning and application for daily life. This may be done through preaching, teaching, or personal counseling.

OBC will provide campers and participants with mature, growing Christian leaders who will endeavor to model the Christian life and build personal relationships in order to meet their needs in a context of loving counsel and encouragement.

OBC will operate both on-site and wilderness camping programs in order to stimulate spiritual growth, leadership development, and service for Christ in the church and community.

OBC will present Christ's great commission to the campers, helping them to develop a spiritual concern that is world-wide in scope.

5.To promote Christian fellowship
OBC will provide opportunities for non-Christians to live together with Christian believers in order to help them understand the message of the Bible.

OBC will provide opportunities for Christian guests and campers to experience fellowship with believers from a number of churches for their edification, encouragement, and to help them feel a part of the body of Christ world-wide.

6. To promote wholesome friendships
OBC will encourage campers and participants to form wholesome friendships, and will help them experience companionship through a variety of shared, enjoyable experiences.

OBC will provide campers and participants opportunities to experience God's love through meaningful relationships with other Christian campers and with carefully selected, trained Christian staff.

7. To provide a wholesome, safe, enjoyable environment
OBC will provide guests and campers with an environment that will enhance their development as a whole person, and which will aid their physical, mental, emotional, social, and spiritual growth. OBC will avoid activities that, while helpful in one aspect, can be harmful in another.

OBC will provide opportunities and facilities for guests and campers to experience safe, wholesome fun with a variety of enjoyable activities and program options.

OBC will maintain its facilities as much as possible in way that enables guests and campers to experience the beauty and wonder of God's creation, providing a setting that is fitting for them to meet with God.

Statement of Faith

Ministry Objectives

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Church & Camp Cooperation
By Bob McKemey

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