1. VICK & PATHFINDER CAMP & CONFERENCE MINISTRIES INTRODUCING PEOPLE TO CHRIST, EQUIPPING THEM TO GROW SPIRITUALLY AND TO MINISTER TO THEIR WORLD.

2. VICK & PATHFINDER CAMP & CONFERENCE MINISTRIES Each year we average 450 campers, and 1,200 Adults who come through one of our ministries. VP Ministries doesn’t turn anyone away due to financial needs. VPM gives away thousands more than is given towards scholarships. In fact, everyone who participates in the ministry of camp is subsidized by the generosity of individuals and churches. It costs about $625 per camper to attend a week of camp. This includes insurance, food, staff, and program costs. (We charge around $300) VPM was given a three year diminishing grant from ABC/NYS of $75,000, $50,000 and $25,000 to get established. Each year VPM needs to raise $150,000 total in order to continue to do ministry – Not including Capital needs.

3. INCOME SOURCES

4. SO WHY SHOULD I (OR ANYONE) SUPPORT VP MINISTRIES 75% of people claim camps and conferences as a foundational time when they committed their lives to follow Jesus. 80% of professional church leaders and missionaries state that they received or answered their call to ministry while attending a camp or conference. In the last twenty years our programs have seen over 25 people committing to or entering full time professional ministry. VPM continues to see lives changed and leaders in churches produced out of our ministry. VPM consistently sees an average of 20 new and renewed commitments to Christ each week of programing. We are an American Baptist Churches Mission.

5. HOW EXACTLY DO YOU DO THAT? WHAT MAKES YOU DIFFERENT FROM THE CHURCH? We have the ability to draw out the best in people because they are in a space that God can work without distractions… Let me demonstrate! We build on what you are doing as a church We allow people to drop their guard and practice a different life.

6. VICK & PATHFINDER CAMP & CONFERENCE MINISTRIES How can I or my church help? Regular Financial Support 300 units giving $500 a year ($42 a month) meets our budget. Send Children, Youth, and Adults PRAY! Come on board as a staff member Volunteer Help to prepare the camps Spend a week offering your gifts as a short term missionary Be a cabin counselor Be a specialist!

7. VICK & PATHFINDER CAMP & CONFERENCE MINISTRIES What Can VP Ministries do for your church? We can bring a conference or training program to your church, a group, or design an experience unique to your needs We can offer a place to go to be away from home while drawing close to God. We can offer a place to do a safe in-expensive short term mission’s experience. We offer programs that churches cannot do on their own through Camps and Retreats. We can offer a place for your pastor to spend as a short term respite and renewal retreat. We can assist you in a short term missions experience either inside of the U.S. and internationally. We can offer consulting/coaching/self examination assistance to help your church move from where you are, to reach goals you set. We can offer speakers and musicians for Sundays or special events in the life of your church.