Join Our Summer Missionaries
What is the Summer Missionary Program?
The Mt. Hope Summer Missionary Program is an 9-week commitment. Missionaries come to live and work at the camp. We start with an orientation where volunteers learn about the camp and get acquainted with each other. We have different areas of service that include: kitchen crew, housekeeping crew, guest services, camp store, and program. Missionaries will spend 2 weeks working in each service area. Missionaries also have the opportunity to be a cabin leader or co-cabin leader during our Mt. Hope Summer Camps. This gives our missionaries the ability to learn every aspect of camp ministry.
The most important part of our program is spiritual development. We want the missionaries who go through our program to grow in their walk with Christ. We have personal and group devotions that our Mt Hope Staff lead. This gives each missionary the ability to grow in their walk with Christ and learn how to help others grow as well. Camp is a unique place where we have a variety of churches and groups coming to camp to teach God’s Word to their campers. This gives our missionaries the opportunity to go to many different chapels and experience God’s Word through different eyes and perspectives throughout their time at camp.
What does it mean to be a Missionary?
At Mt Hope, we believe all who walk in Christ are called to make disciples, as Jesus has commanded us in Matthew 28:19-20 “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.'‘
A missionary is someone who is called to serve and share God’s word. Being a missionary at Mt Hope is just that, giving of your time and serving the Lord through your work at camp. This service helps provides a place to let others grow closer to Christ.
While you are serving at Mt. Hope and giving of your time, our staff will help you look for people/businesses/churches, etc. that will support your mission. We will help you write support letters, set up times to visit churches and businesses to share your story and invite them to support you (be on mission with you) both financially and through prayer. All donations given in your name will be tax deductible. God has always provided abundantly for our missionaries. It is always amazing to see His work through this process!
Your time at Mt Hope will be a special time where you build friendships that last a lifetime. You will gain experience to help you become a well-rounded follower of Christ and employee in the workforce. You will serve, grow, give, and learn!! Join us this summer for a time to serve and grown like you never had before!!
For more information about being a summer volunteer CLICK HERE FOR FLYER or CONTACT US with your questions,
Henry Neufeld
Henry is from Alberta, Canada. He enjoys sports and outdoor activities such as; basketball, volleyball, kayaking and snowboarding. Throughout his highschool and college life Henry volunteered as a youth leader for several years and as a camp counselor for several summers. His professional life consists of working as an electrician. He hopes to use this trade in the mission field after obtaining his electrical journeyman ticket. This will be Henry's first summer at Mt. Hope Bible Camp, an exciting new adventure.
Addi Sweet
Hi, I’m Addi! I’ve been attending Hope Commons Church in Chico for 8 years and I have gone to church camps my whole life! In 2021 I went to Mt. Hope for my first time ever and felt a calling to be more involved and active through my community. Now I have been serving in ministry with my youth group for a little over 4 years, and I’m very involved in my church. As this will be my second summer at Mt. Hope, I’m so grateful for this opportunity to grow even more in my faith and make a difference in the lives of others!!
Madeline Porta
Hello!! My name is Maddie Porta and this is my first summer serving at Mt. Hope Bible Camp. I’ve been a part of camp ministry for as long as I remember, it’s something that I value and hold close to my heart. Camp ministry is my favorite way of doing kingdom work! I look forward to seeing how God works in me and through me this summer!!
Shania Ruggenberg
Hi, my name is Shania Ruggenberg and this is my 3rd year serving at Mt. Hope. God has done so much for me the past two summers I have worked. By being the hands and feet of God, I am not only serving Him, but the others that follow him. I am so excited to work and see what God is going to do through me this summer.
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