A camp and retreat center is a powerful tool for ministry and leadership development because it closely follows a pattern of ministry used by our Lord. We embrace 6 Core Values consistent with His ministry. At Pioneer we value: 1. Experiencing a Christ-centered community A Christian camping community molded in the likeness of Christ demonstrates how Christians live. 2. Ministering to the whole person In the midst of God’s creation, Camp powerfully communicates spiritual truths and spurs spiritual growth among campers as they participate in Bible studies, experience teachable moments, worship, relax, and reflect. 3. Building relationships with God, congregations, and others Camp is foremost a highly relational experience. Christ is held as the most significant relationship to cultivate, and the relationship that brings meaning and healing to all other relationships. 4. Making memories and major life commitments The product of heightened senses, total engagement, and readiness to learn – combined with spiritual truths attached to these memory-making experiences – equals life-shaping memories and commitments. 5. Developing leaders for today and tomorrow A camp counselor is a leader in the making. Camps are ideal nurturing environments for developing leaders for church and society. 6. Strengthening family bonds A Christ-centered camp experience offers families quality time together to focus on each other and establish and build relationships, while reminding them of their commitment and call to their family.