Camp Conquest Statements of Distinction

Mission Statement

Camp Conquest seeks…

To Maintain: A year round camp, retreat, and activity center
To Promote: The Good News of Jesus Christ, personal spiritual growth in Christ, Encouragement and prayer for believers in Christ, Physical well being through exercise in a quality environment, Opportunities for building relational experiences and development of social skills
To Provide: Summer camp experiences, year round retreat experiences, educational programs, recreational activities
To Focus: On organizations in agreement with the FGBC statement of faith, on reaching and serving primarily children and teens within the Northern Atlantic Fellowship GBC as well as in the Cocalico area of Northern Lancaster County and surrounding regions

Purpose Statement

To promote the Good News of Jesus Christ by providing camp and retreat facilities, summer camp experiences, educational programs, and recreational activities.

Vision Statement

We foresee a future where Camp Conquest is effectively serving the local church in the ministries of evangelism and discipleship in the camp setting.

Philosophy of Ministry

It is our goal to provide an environment free from distraction so that our volunteers may walk alongside our campers as together they increase in their relationships with Jesus Christ.

Focus of Ministry

Our focus is to establish our district camp as a place where the people of our Grace Brethren Churches can be equipped and encouraged to engage in the ministries of evangelism and discipleship in the camp setting by utilizing their own unique skills, abilities and life experiences to impact the lives of children and teens of our community and of our fellowship.

Statement of Core Values

• Engaging volunteers in ministry
• Honoring our Grace Brethren heritage
• Sound Biblical Teaching and Quality Creation Oriented Education
• Well Maintained and Clean Facilities and Grounds
• Quality Programs Emphasizing a Distraction Free Environment
• Evangelism via Personal Relationships and Outdoor Experiences
• Discipleship via Mentoring and Coaching in the Camp Setting
• Fun and Safe Environment Focused on Children and Teens
• Ongoing Growth and Learning at Every Level in the Organization
• Increasingly Positive Impact and Relationship with our Community and Church Fellowship