Compass Points Certification Program
This program was developed by the Presbyterian Church Camp and Conference Association in partnership with Columbia Theological Seminary in Decatur, Georgia. It is designed for those looking to deepen their understanding of camp and conference ministry. Prospective students may be considering a call to camp and conference ministry, may be new to the field or may be seeking to widen their base of knowledge. The certification program is comprised of eight courses of study, which are scheduled on a repeating two-year cycle. Each class covers key areas that are relevant to this unique ministry. These courses are:
- Articulating our Mission, Role and Value (Genesis Event)
- Biblical and Reformed Theological Foundations
- Program Design and Implementation
- Personnel and Leadership
- Non-Profit Business Management
- Development
- Site Administration
- Capstone Event
Schedule of Upcoming Certification Courses
November 8th-11th, 2012 - a Pre-Event for the PCCCA Annual Conference at Massanetta Springs Camp and Conference Center (Harrisonburg, VA)
Personnel and Leadership
Curriculum/Teaching Team: Sheila Denton and Paul Fogg
March 17th-20th, 2013 - at Columbia Theological Seminary (Decatur, GA)
Non-Profit Business Management
Curriculum/Teaching Team: Dan Scheneman and Maria Shupe
March 20th-23rd, 2013 - at Columbia Theological Seminary (Decatur, GA)
Development
Curriculum/Teaching Team: Mark Duncan and Rich Swartwood
November 10th-15th, 2013 - held concurrently with the PCCCA/LOM Annual Conference at Zephyr Point Conference Center (Zephyr Cove, NV)
To learn more about the Compass Points certification program, please go to www.compasspointsprogram.org or contact Joel Winchip, PCCCA Executive Director, at joel@pccca.net or 803.322.0232.