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OUTDOOR MINISTRIES ASSOCIATION
Working together! Giving direction! Changing lives!
OMA Annual Retreat Brochure, November 13-17, 2011
Minutes of the OMA Steering Committee, March 21-23, 2011
2012 Staff & Volunteer Awards Nomination Forms AND 2012 Environmental Grant Application
OMA Brochure and Membership Information
Minutes of the OMA Membership Meeting, November 17, 2010
Minutes of the OMA Steering Committee,
October 4-6, 2010
OMA Annual Retreat Brochure, November 14-18, 2010
OMA Newsletter, September 2009
What is Outdoor Ministry?
Spiritual experience in an outdoor setting.
Leadership training.
Environmental education.
Growing relationship with Jesus Christ.
Living together peacefully.
Conflict resolution.
Peace training.
Christian education.
Ministry training.
Continuing the work of Jesus. Peacefully. Simply. Together.
Mission Statement: "OMA: Connecting, enlivening and supporting the dynamic ministry of Church of the Brethren camps."
Outdoor Ministries Association is an association of persons committed to the educational ministry of the Church of the Brethren camps in partnership with congregations, districts, the denomination and ecumenical groups. OMA supports the total ministry of the church including education, evangelism, peace education and stewardship of all resources.
Tell me more about OMA and Camp Bethel:
There are
currently twenty-nine Church
of the Brethren camps in the USA, and Camp Bethel
is one of the many who participate by
membership in the
Outdoor Ministries Association of the
Church of the Brethren. OMA serves many roles: a support network for
Brethren camps; an active association of camp enthusiasts and professionals; an
educational body providing programs and support to districts; and OMA provides a
voice for the Church of the Brethren to the larger camping industry through the
American Camp Association, the National
Council of Churches camp curriculum writers, the Christian Ministries in the
National Parks, and Christian Camp/Conference International.
OMA seeks to challenge and assist leaders in outdoor ministries by setting forth a vision for ministry in their camping programs. This vision seeks to help persons of all ages:
· Deepen their relationship with Jesus Christ so that they may respond to the call to total discipleship.
· Grow in their understanding of themselves and their relationships with other persons.
· Develop an awareness of God's creation and their responsibilities to care for and preserve it.
Photo taken in November 2005 at the annual OMA Leaders' Retreat.
OMA supports the outdoor ministry of the Church of the Brethren by initiating and coordinating:
. Sharing of information, resources and expertise on issues related to outdoor ministries.
. Professional growth experiences such as national conferences and leadership training events.
. Programs and events requiring specialized leadership or resources.
. Assistance to districts and camps in determining trends, goals and priorities for their programs.
BECOME A
MEMBER AND SHARE IN THIS IMPORTANT MINISTRY!
OMA membership is open to: volunteers involved in all areas of outdoor ministries; other individuals interested in outdoor ministries; Church of the Brethren camps; and professional camp staff. Find the membership form in our latest OMA Newsletter, October 2011.
As a member of OMA you will be supporting Outdoor Ministries in the Church of the Brethren, providing leadership training and professional growth for leaders within the larger church community, and supporting programs that promote stewardship of the environment.
Throughout the year you will receive newsletters as well as information concerning opportunities for conferences and trainings.
OMA Annual Retreat Brochure, November 13-17, 2011
Minutes of the OMA Steering Committee, March 21-23, 2011
2012 Staff & Volunteer Awards Nomination Forms AND 2012 Environmental Grant Application
OMA Brochure and Membership Information
Minutes of the OMA Membership Meeting, November 17, 2010
Minutes of the OMA Steering Committee, October 4-6, 2010
OMA Annual Retreat Brochure, November 14-18, 2010
OMA Newsletter, September 2009
since 10.18.2010
page updated 10.05.11
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