Made to Fly
Have you heard the story of the eagle that was raised by prairie chickens? The eagle spent its entire life scratching the dirt and eating...
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Steve's Story
Executive Director Steve Collins reflects on life at Camp and how the ministry makes an impact through Summer Camp, Weekend Retreats, Outdoor Environmental Education, and Challenge Course programs.
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Steve Collins, Executive Director
- Sep 28, 2016
- 2 min
Breaking Through
Have you ever seen a bullet break through a thick wall of ice? We saw it happen here last month as we neared the end of our summer camp...
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Steve Collins, executive director
- Apr 19, 2016
- 2 min
Changing Reality
Sometimes my vision exceeds my reality. For example, there is a beautiful section of Camp property with a thick pine forest that was...
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Steve Collins, Executive Director
- Mar 17, 2016
- 2 min
Just A Flat Tire?
It just so happened that he got a flat tire at the exact moment he was driving by South Mountain Christian Camp. Carlos was hauling his...
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Steve Collins, Executive Director
- Feb 17, 2016
- 2 min
You Never Know
When I knelt down at the front of the church to pray on a Wednesday night in the Spring of 1992, I had no idea that the entire course of...
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Steve Collins, Executive Director
- Nov 17, 2015
- 2 min
A Deeper Connection
Tragedy struck twice in one day last summer for South Gastonia Church of God. Two members of their youth group were killed in two...
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Steve Collins, Executive Director
- Oct 17, 2015
- 2 min
More Than I Expected
I thought I was walking into a room full of strangers, but instead I found myself in a room full of friends. Last month we hosted our 4th...
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Steve Collins, Executive Director
- Sep 18, 2015
- 2 min
Coming Home
Summer has ended, but the ministry hasn’t stopped. Just as the seasons shift, so does the ministry of South Mountain Christian Camp....
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Steve Collins, Executive Director
- Aug 20, 2015
- 2 min
Brand New
Leah was the sweetest girl you could imagine. She was kind and considerate to everyone around her, but deep inside she was carrying some...
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Steve Collins, Executive Director
- Jul 23, 2015
- 2 min
The Rest of the Story
I love it when a story comes full circle. Last month we shared Eve-Liina’s testimony in a large mailing throughout Rutherford County (You...
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Steve Collins, Executive Director
- Jun 17, 2015
- 2 min
A Lasting Legacy
I love to write, but last month I found myself dreading it. With a heavy heart, I stared at blank sheet of paper trying to pen my own...
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Steve Collins, Executive Director
- Apr 19, 2015
- 2 min
Not By Chance
I have to admit, I was a little frustrated. After doing a summer camp presentation at a local church, my wife and I had rushed back to...
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Steve Collins, Executive Director
- Mar 20, 2015
- 2 min
Unexpected Moments
You never know what God is going to do next. For example, when we hosted a church youth retreat last month, I expected to use our new...
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