Mission, Vision, Values, Beliefs

MISSION STATEMENT
Camp Jonah is a place where people laugh, hearts change, and God smiles.

VISION STATEMENT
We envision a thriving, year-round camp where we create environments and experiences that encourage all to profoundly encounter Jesus and grow in living and loving like Him.

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 the guidance of the Holy Spirit
     Safety – in our attitude, facilities, programming and policies
     Hands on Experience – learning by doing
     Discipleship – encouraging the next step in spiritual growth
     Generosity – being affordable, giving, and saying yes
     Partnerships – with our community, churches, volunteers, donors, staff and other supporters
     Hospitality – being a welcoming place where people come as guests and leave as friends
     Having Fun – creating a space to joyfully 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 4:10-11). We invite all people of all walks of life to join our camp programs, and we ask our guest groups to agree that while on our premises they will not hold activities or teach principles that are in conflict with our Statements of Faith and religious practices.

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, Ephesians 4:4-6
  • ​God the Father, is the creator, director and protector of the universe Isaiah 42:6-7
  • His Son, Jesus Christ, was miraculously conceived, killed without fault, then resurrection in order to offer us the gift of redemption. Acts 2:22-24, Romans 10:9-10, 1 John 4:14
  • ​The Holy Spirit is ever-present help, gifted from God, to guide and speak into our lives. John 14:16-17, Romans 8:26-27
• We are all sinners and the only way to receive eternal life is through belief in Jesus Christ Romans 3:23, Acts 4:10-12, 1 John 5:11-12
• God planned for us to learn and grow in a community of Christ-followers. Ephesians 4:12-13, Colossians 3:11-17, Hebrews 10:24-25
• 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, Psalms 139:13-15
• 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

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 and carefully.