These methods shall include but not be limited to the following:
1. To provide Biblically sound worship which wilt challenge the campers to make Christianity an integral part of their daily lives; and to give them ample opportunity to contemplate and respond to the truths which they learn, including but not limited to preaching and teaching of the Word through classes and evening services, missionary classes, worshipping through prayer, music and other creative teaching such as skills, puppets, etc. (Ps. 32:8; 132:7; II Tim. 2:15; Mt. 25:3440; Jn. 4:24)
2. To provide housing to camp staff for protection of property, to help with the needs on a 24- hours day, year round program. (I Chr. 9:13-34)
3. To provide programs for Christian education, discipleship, nurture and growth and athletics including but not limited to ski camps, men's and women's retreats. Mountain Lab Schools, Family camps, Mountain Village camps, Tepee camps, Lodge camps, Aspen View camps, Teen Impact, Specialty camps (e.g., mother daughter, father-son, etc~), Basketball camps, and Adventure Camps. (Lk. 2:52; I Cor. 6:l8, 20; 9:24-27)
4. To provide activities which the camper participates in, and every moment of their day, should be an opportunity for the campers to practice their Christian walk by applying Biblical truth. All that the camper does should glorify God. These activities should include but not be limited to horses, arts and crafts, pottery, skits, games, obstacle course, swimming, candy store, general store. (Col. 3:17; I Cor. 10:31; I Pet 4:11)
5. To provide financial assistance for evangelistic outreach including but not limited to missionary giving, camperships, and scholarships to college students. (Prov. 3:27; 2 Cor. 9:6-7)
6. To provide a facility for other Christian charitable and educational organizations to worship Jesus Christ including but not limited to churches, gospel music groups, Mission organizations, Christian youth groups, Christian and secular schools and these organizations shall agree with our doctrinal statement, and we with theirs. (Mt. 11:28-30; Jn. 4:7- 12)
7. To provide opportunities for others to give financially to our organization including but not limited to banquets, cookouts, personal giving, other fund-raisers, and mailings. (Prov. 3:9-10; Mt. 25:40; Mal. 3:10)
8. To provide opportunities for past campers to use our facilities for Christian weddings and Christian funerals. (ML 19:5; Jud. 8:32; I Cor.15:4; Acts 5:6,10; Jn. 2:1-11
Doctrinal Statement
--We believe in the verbal inspiration and plenary authority of both the Old and New Testament. II Timothy 3:16, 17.
--We believe in the depravity of all men and their lost condition by nature. Romans 3:19.3.
--We believe in the personality of satan. Job 1:6,7.4.
--We believe in the eternal conscious punishment of all unsaved men. Matthew 25:46.5.
--We believe in the Triune God: Father Genesis 1:1; Son - John 10:30; Holy Spirit - John 4:246.
--We believe in the virgin birth and the deity of Jesus Christ. Luke 1:35.7.
--We believe in the shed blood of Jesus Christ, the only atonement for sins. Romans 3:25.8.
--We believe that men are justified on the single ground of faith in the shed blood of Jesus Christ. Acts 13:38-39.9.
--We believe that the Holy Spirit is a person who convicts the world of sin and regenerates, indwells, enlightens and guides the believer. John 16:8; I Corinthians 3:16.10.
--We believe that those who receive Jesus Christ as Savior may have full assurance of their salvation. John 10:25,29.11.
--We believe in the bodily resurrection and the lordship of Jesus. Acts 2:32: i Timothy 2:5.12.
--We believe in the personal return of our Lord Jesus Christ. Acts 1:11; Thessalonians 4:16, 17.13.
--We believe all believers in this dispensation are members of the Body of Christ, the church. I Corinthians 12:12, 13.14.
--We believe all believers are called into a life of separation from all worldly and sinful practices. James 4:4; Romans 12:1,2; John 2:16; II Corinthians 6:14-18.15.
--We believe in the obligation of the believer to witness by deed and word to these truths and to proclaim the Gospel to all the world. Acts 1:8.
Golden Bell programs use National Forest land under special use permit. Rules for acceptance and participation in the programs are the same for everyone without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, or handicap. If you believe you have been discriminated against, write immediately to the Secretary of Agriculture, Washington, DC 20250.