Camp Bethel (Fincastle, VA) is looking for our next full-time, year-round Camp Director.
Camp Bethel in Fincastle, Virginia seeks a dependable, caring leader to be our full-time salaried Camp Director. Summer Camp experience is required, and staff management experience is preferred. This position is available immediately with the possibility of orientation with the current Camp Director. Starting package includes salary based on experience with benefits of family or personal medical insurance, a pension plan, paid vacation, and professional growth funds. On-site housing is also possible.
Visit www.CampBethelVirginia.org/jobs to review the position description and submit a letter of interest, a faith statement, your resume, and/or any questions to Naomi Powers, Search Committee Chair at Search@CampBethelVirginia.org.
Camp Bethel (Fincastle, VA) is the outdoor ministry of the Virlina District Church of the Brethren. Our mission is to foster and build relationships with God, with each other, and all of God’s creation. We live our mission through our Christian camping programs and availability of our facilities and services to all people.
Summer Camps began at Camp Bethel in 1927, and in 1970 the camp became a year-round Retreat Center for guest groups and churches. To continue and expand our year-round mission, we are accepting applications for Camp Director. The Camp Director joins our other full-time staff: Facilities Manager, Program Coordinator, Food Services Coordinator, and Guest Services Coordinator.
Camp Bethel is a facility free from smoking, vaping, tobacco, cannabis, and alcohol.
Visit www.CampBethelVirginia.org/jobs to review the position description and submit a letter of interest, a faith statement, your resume, and/or any questions to Naomi Powers, Search Committee Chair at Search@CampBethelVirginia.org.
Camp Bethel (Fincastle, VA) is the outdoor ministry of the Virlina District Church of the Brethren. Our mission is to foster and build relationships with God, with each other, and all of God’s creation. We live our mission through our Christian camping programs and availability of our facilities and services to all people.
Summer Camps began at Camp Bethel in 1927, and in 1970 the camp became a year-round Retreat Center for guest groups and churches. To continue and expand our year-round mission, we are accepting applications for Camp Director. The Camp Director joins our other full-time staff: Facilities Manager, Program Coordinator, Food Services Coordinator, and Guest Services Coordinator.
Camp Bethel is a facility free from smoking, vaping, tobacco, cannabis, and alcohol.
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Barry LeNoir will "retire" from Camp Bethel on June 30, 2023
CAMP DIRECTOR, BARRY LENOIR, TO "RETIRE" JUNE 30, 2023:
The Outdoor Ministries Committee of the Virlina District Board announces that Barry LeNoir will depart his role on June 30, 2023. He began his service on August 19, 2002.
Barry writes, “After 38 years of camp staff experience including 21 years at Camp Bethel, I am ready to hand over responsibilities to the next Camp Director. I have loved all of it, our Camp Bethel. I especially treasure the relationships with coworkers, summer staff, campers and families, congregations, committees, volunteers, guest groups, business partners, and peers in camping in Virginia and across the country.”
Barry’s tenure saw 112% growth in camp attendance, and expansion of the Summer Camps beyond Resident and Day Camps to Adventures, Trips, and Skills Camps. He advocated a “Small Group Camping” relationship-based philosophy of camp ministry. Over 20 summers, he trained and mentored over 500 Summer Staff to be Experiential Christian Educators with equal focus on group dynamics (F-N-S-P-R), child development, and activity leadership.
Barry encouraged ecumenism and collaborative partnerships, notably with the River Adventure Program, Carilion Camp Too Sweet, and the Presbytery of the Peaks. He was an organizer and workshop leader at the annual Virginia Ecumenical Camp and Retreat Leaders’ Gathering. He served on the Church of the Brethren’s Outdoor Ministries Association (OMA) Steering Committee from 2004-2010, and he received the OMA Camp Staff Award in 2011. He served on the American Camp Association (ACA) Virginias Local Council of Leaders from 2005-2017, and he is an ACA Accreditation Visitor. He was a presenter at the United Methodist Camp and Retreat Ministry (UMCRM) National Gathering in 2013 and 2023.
Barry taught and coached at William Byrd Middle/High in Roanoke County Schools (1992-2002) and served on Summer Staff at Camp Alta Mons (VA), YMCA Camp St. Croix (WI), and Camp Occohannock on the Bay (VA). Barry and Angie, and adult sons Zander and Cyrus will relocate to their family farm in Floyd, VA.
Barry writes, “Camp Bethel is ‘sacred ground’ because of the relationships with PEOPLE, not just the site and facilities. We’ve experienced tremendous growth and success these past 20 years, and we’ve expanded the reach of our ministry by following a ‘Program First’ philosophy. I will remain available to help the next Director, and I hope to volunteer as much as possible in the life of the camp, including the 100th anniversary events in 2027. I am excited for God’s continued work through you at Camp Bethel, and I am very grateful for being allowed to serve with you and our excellent staff.”
The Virlina District Board and the Outdoor Ministries Committee established a Search Committee. Information is posted at www.CampBethelVirginia.org/jobs.
The Outdoor Ministries Committee of the Virlina District Board announces that Barry LeNoir will depart his role on June 30, 2023. He began his service on August 19, 2002.
Barry writes, “After 38 years of camp staff experience including 21 years at Camp Bethel, I am ready to hand over responsibilities to the next Camp Director. I have loved all of it, our Camp Bethel. I especially treasure the relationships with coworkers, summer staff, campers and families, congregations, committees, volunteers, guest groups, business partners, and peers in camping in Virginia and across the country.”
Barry’s tenure saw 112% growth in camp attendance, and expansion of the Summer Camps beyond Resident and Day Camps to Adventures, Trips, and Skills Camps. He advocated a “Small Group Camping” relationship-based philosophy of camp ministry. Over 20 summers, he trained and mentored over 500 Summer Staff to be Experiential Christian Educators with equal focus on group dynamics (F-N-S-P-R), child development, and activity leadership.
Barry encouraged ecumenism and collaborative partnerships, notably with the River Adventure Program, Carilion Camp Too Sweet, and the Presbytery of the Peaks. He was an organizer and workshop leader at the annual Virginia Ecumenical Camp and Retreat Leaders’ Gathering. He served on the Church of the Brethren’s Outdoor Ministries Association (OMA) Steering Committee from 2004-2010, and he received the OMA Camp Staff Award in 2011. He served on the American Camp Association (ACA) Virginias Local Council of Leaders from 2005-2017, and he is an ACA Accreditation Visitor. He was a presenter at the United Methodist Camp and Retreat Ministry (UMCRM) National Gathering in 2013 and 2023.
Barry taught and coached at William Byrd Middle/High in Roanoke County Schools (1992-2002) and served on Summer Staff at Camp Alta Mons (VA), YMCA Camp St. Croix (WI), and Camp Occohannock on the Bay (VA). Barry and Angie, and adult sons Zander and Cyrus will relocate to their family farm in Floyd, VA.
Barry writes, “Camp Bethel is ‘sacred ground’ because of the relationships with PEOPLE, not just the site and facilities. We’ve experienced tremendous growth and success these past 20 years, and we’ve expanded the reach of our ministry by following a ‘Program First’ philosophy. I will remain available to help the next Director, and I hope to volunteer as much as possible in the life of the camp, including the 100th anniversary events in 2027. I am excited for God’s continued work through you at Camp Bethel, and I am very grateful for being allowed to serve with you and our excellent staff.”
The Virlina District Board and the Outdoor Ministries Committee established a Search Committee. Information is posted at www.CampBethelVirginia.org/jobs.
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