The foundational and practical aspects of developing a follow-up program for the nondenominational Christian youth camp /by Rebecca Wray.
- 1982.
- iv, 116 leaves, bound ; 28 cm.
Typescript. I. Introduction II. The Biblical Basis and Importance of Follow-up III. Pertinent Factors in Constructing a Solid Foundation for Successful Follow-up IV. Practical Follow-up Activities V. Conclusion
Methodology -- Current State of Research -- Establishing of the Problem -- Sources of the Problem -- Defining Follow-up. Biblical Viability of Camping -- The Biblical Concept and Method of Follow-up -- The Importance of Follow-up. Valid Decision Lays Groundwork for Successful Follow-up -- Components of Invalid Decisions -- Components of Valid Decisions -- Children's Capability for Decisions -- Counselor Responsibility in Providing Solid Basis for Follow-up -- Counselor Qualifications -- Counselors and the Campers' Decisions -- Counselors Equipping the Campers -- The Role of the Church in Follow-up -- Reasons for Church Involvement -- Barriers to Church Involvement -- Mutual Benefits for Church and Camp -- Caution Concerning the Role of the Home -- Financial Considerations. Analysis of Surveys -- Church Involvement -- Church Lay Coordinator -- Utilization of Camper Report -- Church Prayer Support -- Counselor Participation in Follow-up -- One-to-One Relating -- Specific Activities for Counselor Involvement -- Correspondence Follow-up -- Levels of Correspondence Usage -- Camp-centered Follow-up -- In-camp Activities -- Post-camp Activities. The Need and Motivation for Follow-up -- Foundational Factors -- Major Premises.
Columbia Graduate School of Bible and Missions--Dissertations.