Student ministry camps can be incredible moments—but are they actually launching students into lasting faith, or just creating short-lived emotional highs? This week on The Shaping Student Ministry Podcast, Ian Dunaway and Mark Santana sit down on the way to the airport to talk about rethinking how we approach camps. Instead of treating them as the ultimate goal, what if we made them a starting point for real, ongoing discipleship?
What We’re Covering:
✅ The problem with “big moment” ministry—why emotional experiences don’t always lead to lasting faith.
✅ How to make your camp a launchpad for discipleship, not just a one-time event.
✅ The value of small, intentional gatherings vs. massive camp productions.
✅ Why running your own camp might be the best move for your student ministry.
✅ Practical steps to rethink, rework, and refocus your student ministry events.
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