Mission, Vision, Values, Beliefs
Camp Jonah
MISSION STATEMENT
Camp Jonah is a place where people laugh, hearts change, and God smiles.
VISION STATEMENT
We envision a thriving, year-round campus where we love and live like Jesus and invite others to do the same.
CORE VALUES
Following Jesus Christ - He is reflected in all we do
The Bible - study and teach the scriptures as the infallible word of God
Prayer - listening to and being dependent on His guidance
Safety - in our attitude, facilities, programming and policies
Hands on Experience - learning by doing
Discipleship - encouraging the next step in spiritual growth, going below the surface
Relationships - genuine, deep connections with guests and staff
Generosity - being affordable, giving and saying yes
Service - to community, churches and ministry partners
Having Fun - laugh and play together
STATEMENTS OF FAITH
We love serving others and doing camp. Our desire is to live and love like Jesus (1 Peter 3:15-17). Our goal is to say yes as often as we can to as many people as we can; therefore we invite all people of all walks of life to join any of our programs. If you’re coming as a guest group, we ask that your beliefs and practices are in alignment with or not in conflict with our Statements of Faith and religious practices. We look forward to hosting your group.
WE BELIEVE:
- That the Bible is the inspired, perfect Word of God. 2 Timothy 3:16-17
- In one God, eternally present in three Persons: Father, Son, & Holy Spirit. Matthew 28:18-19, Hebrews 1:1-4
- God the Father, is the creator, director and protector of the universe; Isaiah 42:6-7
- His Son Jesus Christ, was miraculously conceived, wrongfully killed then resurrection so we could spend eternity in heaven. Acts 2:22-24, Romans 10:9-1, Hebrews 4:14-1
- The Holy Spirit is ever-present, desiring to daily speak into our lives. Galatians 5:16-18
- There is only one way to Heaven and it is through faith in Jesus Christ. Acts 4:10-12, 1 John 5:10-12
- God has a perfect plan for our lives, while the enemy comes to kill, steal and destroy. Romans 12:2, 1 Peter 5:8
- God planned for us to learn and grow in a community of Christ-followers. Ephesians 4:1-16
- God created each of us unique yet in His image, male and female. Genesis 2:18-24
- Human life is sacred to God, deserving dignity from conception to natural death. Matthew 10:29-31, Ephesians 2:10
- Marriage was established by God; He designed it to be between one man and one woman. Mark 10:6-9
- Sexual activities outside of marriage go against God’s plan and cannot be blessed. Hebrews 13:4, 1 Corinthians 6:9-10, 18-20
- There is no greater joy than being right with God our Father. 1 Peter 1:8
These articles of faith are not the complete list of our beliefs. Decisions regarding Camp Jonah’s practices, policies, and disciplines are made by our Board of Directors, based on the Word of God. Our Board does its best to understand God’s heart and make decisions prayerfully.