Outdoor Ministries Association holds a national conference.

The Outdoor Ministries Association of the Church of the Brethren (OMA) is planning its national conference on Nov. 17-19 at Camp Bethel in Fincastle, Va. "Fill Their Cups: Fostering Leadership" is the theme for the event held every three years for church leaders, educators, youth and children's ministry leaders, camp staff and leaders, camp boards, district outdoor ministries committees and commissions, and interested people of all denominations.

"Leadership development is hugely important for building tomorrow's church," said the brochure for the conference. "As church leaders and camp leaders we frequently encounter members, guests, students, seasonal staff, and summer campers who are on the brink of becoming great leaders; their cup is almost full. When we take opportunity to add a little more--to give them the nudge they need--their potential comes spilling out and their spiritual gifts come into fruition."

Leaders for the conference include keynote speaker Eugene Roop, president of Bethany Theological Seminary; roundtable leaders Chris Douglas, director of Youth and Young Adult Ministry for the Church of the Brethren General Board, and Jerri Heiser-Wenger and Rex Miller, co-director of Camp Blue Diamond and director of Camp Alexander Mack, respectively; and session leaders Janis Pyle, coordinator for Mission Connections for the General Board, and Paul Grout, former Annual Conference moderator and co-founder of A Place Apart.

Registration costs include meals: $80 per person for those lodging at Camp Bethel, $60 per person without lodging, and $40 per person for Saturday only. Discounts are available for children and seniors. Linens and transport to and from Roanoke Regional Airport are available for a fee. For more information and registration go to www.campbethelvirginia.org/OMA.htm#conf. Contact camp.bethel@juno.com for printed, post-mailed copies of information and registration form.

Source: 10/11/2006 Newsline