Outdoor Ministries Association

Mission Statement:

O.M.A. 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. We support the total ministry of the church including education, evangelism, peace education, and stewardship of all resources.

Newsletter:

Learn more about us through our Winter-Spring 2007 Newsletter. It includes pictures, awards, news bits, upcoming events, volunteer opportunities, schedules, and information about the Steering Committee.

Coordination:

Outdoor Ministries Association 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

Environmental Grants:

Grants are available to camps for projects that cherish God's creation, and enhance creation education. Please contact Barry LeNoir for additional information.

Resources:

Steering Committee - The people who make it happen.
Directory of Services - Here are the things that they do.
Photo Gallery - Look at some of their captured moments.
Camp Photos - Here is a sampling of Brethren Heights.

You may request additional information or ask questions about our ministry by contacting our Chairperson Dean Wenger. If you're coming to Annual Conference, please stop by Our Exhibit. Look at the photos. Take some brochures. Learn about Brethren camp programs.

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