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Bay Shore Camp & Family Ministries exists to create opportunities for people of all ages to encounter the person of Jesus Christ and to put their trust in Him, resulting in spiritual wholeness and growth and strengthened relationships in their families, churches, peer groups and communities.
Pastor Joel DeSelm has served the Lord as a teacher/coach in the public schools and then as a pastor for over 40 years. Joel has an extensive teaching ministry, having spoken in hundreds of camps, conferences, churches, seminars, and retreats both in the United States as well as overseas. He has led groups to the Holy Land five times and has published two devotional books, Lessons from the Land and More Lessons from the Land, practical tools to connect biblical insights from the land of Israel with the everyday lives of believers. His undergraduate degree is from Ball State University, and he holds Masters Degrees from Indiana University and Huntington University. An ordained minister in the Missionary Church, he and his wife, Judy, live in South Bend, IN and have three married sons and six grandchildren.
Rev. Dr. Ken Nash serves as the Lead Pastor at Cornerstone Church. It is a multi-site ministry with three campuses around the greater Grand Rapids area. Ken has been a pastor for 28 years having served in Kentucky, New York and Michigan. He received his doctorate from Asbury Theological Seminary in which he researched multi-site ministry and church planting. He is a frequent conference speaker and coach for churches throughout the country. Ken married his college sweetheart, and they have four children ages 24, 21, 18 and an 8 year old who has Down syndrome. He is an avid sports fan and adventurist having completed 7 marathons including one across the Grand Canyon. His lively and creative teaching style will keep you engaged in the material and will give you a desire to live out what you have just learned.
Dave Maurer is the Lead Pastor at Pigeon River Mennonite Church in Pigeon, Michigan where he has been serving since January of 2016. Dave has served in 4 congregations in his 25 years of pastoral ministry and is passionate about empowering people to engage in the active work of God's kingdom building work in our community. He is blessed by his 24 years of marriage to Beth and by his four children, Elam, Magdalene, Josiah and Silas ranging in ages from 12 to 21. This fall Dave will also return as the Head Coach of the Laker Varsity Boys Soccer team. Along with soccer, Dave enjoys reading and gardening.
Brian has been in full-time ministry for over 30 years. He began as a Youth Pastor at Trinity UMC in Sebewaing. In 2004 he joined the staff at New Life Missionary Church in Bay City as their Youth Pastor. It was during that time that he became interested in Church planting. In 2013 Brian moved back to Sebewaing to plant Son's Life Missionary Church. God blessed the efforts of a group of people and Son's Life continued to grow and flourish. The church has since helped plant 3 other churches. Brian has been married to Deb for the last 40 years. They have one adult daughter, Stephanie, who works as a Librarian in Saginaw.
Finding God’s Purposes within Everyday Moments - Have you ever wondered if God has a specific purpose for your life? And if He does, do you wonder what it could be? Often, we long for His purposes to be unveiled clearly before our very eyes. We examine well-known Bible characters, assuming that God’s purposes for them were distinctly outlined. But were they? Is it possible their purposes were not so evident in the moment? That instead, their purposes were a part of their everyday lives? This study will delve into the purposeful lives of Mary, Moses, Jonah, and others. We will see that although their purposes seem very clear to us, they were not as clear to them in the moment. Not unlike our own search for purpose, they also dealt with sacrifice, feelings of inadequacy, and even running from God. Let’s take this “purpose-seeking journey” together. We will see God’s purposes for our lives woven tightly into the fabric of our very own everyday moments.
“Let us” Be the Church. This bible study will focus on the multiple “Let Us” statements given in the book of Hebrews. The desire of my heart is that we will challenge ourselves and other believers to be the church God has called us to be.
As a book, Jonah is unique among the minor prophets because it is focused on the life of the prophet rather than on his message or ministry. It presents us with an uncomfortable and challenging picture - God's prophet fighting against God's heart. Standing behind all the storms and fish and questions and struggle in Jonah, is the heart of God. God offers Jonah the invitation to let go of old ways of seeing the world (deconstruction) and to fully embrace His heart and character (reconstruction). We'll spend our time together looking at the heart of God - the struggle of Jonah - and the healthy ways God calls us to let go so that his heart can become ours. We'll also see how Jonah's painful deconstruction journey becomes a template for our own whole-hearted discipleship to Jesus.
In a world that has lost its core values of faith and family, God is challenging his children to FIGHT FOR FAMILY. Join Brian Pruitt as he gives Godly principles for strengthening your home. With the right tools, we can build, stand and be a blessing to the next generation.
Reed is the senior pastor at Arise UMC in Pinckney and a long- time part of the Bay Shore family. Reed was born and raised in Clarkston, Michigan, graduated from Methodist College in NC, and got his Master of Divinity from Duke University. Before entering ordained ministry, Reed worked for three years as a movie theater manager, spent three years in the US Army JAG Corps, and served ten years in youth and camping ministry (where I met his wife Juliana). Reed has been married to Juliana since April 25, 1992. They have three children, Will (22) serving in the US Army, Grace (20) junior at Calvin College, and Joy (15) freshman in high school.
Jonah, Deconstruction, and the Heart of God - As a book, Jonah is unique among the minor prophets because it is focused on the life of the prophet rather than on his message or ministry. It presents us with an uncomfortable and challenging picture — God’s prophet fighting against God’s heart. Standing behind all the storms and fish and questions and struggle in Jonah, is the heart of God. God offers Jonah the invitation to let go of old ways of seeing the world (deconstruction) and to fully embrace His heart and character (reconstruction). We’ll spend our time together looking at the heart of God — the struggle of Jonah — and the healthy ways God calls us to let go so that his heart can become ours. We’ll also see how Jonah’s painful deconstruction journey becomes a template for our own whole-hearted discipleship to Jesus.
FIGHT FOR FAMILY! - In a world that has lost its core values of faith and family, God is challenging his children to FIGHT FOR FAMILY. Join Brian Pruitt as he gives Godly principles for strengthening your home. With the right tools, we can build, stand and be a blessing to the next generation.
Family Camp 2022 - AWAKE - At Bay Shore Camp in Sebewaing, MI. https://www.bayshorecamp.org/familycamp/
Family Camp 2022 - AWAKE - At Bay Shore Camp in Sebewaing, MI. https://www.bayshorecamp.org/familycamp/
Family Camp 2022 - AWAKE - At Bay Shore Camp in Sebewaing, MI. https://www.bayshorecamp.org/familycamp/
Family Camp 2022 - AWAKE - At Bay Shore Camp in Sebewaing, MI. https://www.bayshorecamp.org/familycamp/
How to walk by faith through missteps, mishaps & mistakes. Most of us stumble or even fall on our faith journey. How do we get back on track? As the Israelites walked out of Egypt and headed toward the Promised land, they landed in the space in between. Ingratitude irritation, inconsistency, idleness, and idolatry tripped them up. This study in Exodus will teach us how to live well throughout our individual wilderness experiences
Studies in the Psalms of Ascent 120-134. Based on approximately two dozen teaching missions to the Holy Land, Dr Gyerston provides a series of reflection on the key insights the ancient Hebrews considered as they prepared to present their offerings at the yearly feasts in the Temple at Jerusalem
Dr. David Gyerston has a broad and varied background in higher education, publishing, consulting, executive coaching, ministry and media. He has held senior leadership positions in religious, charitable and business environments including international and cross-cultural settings. Most recently he was Associate Provost, Dean of the Beeson School of Practical Theology and Professor of Leadership Formation and Renewal at Asbury Theological Seminary (KY). Previously he was Distinguished Professor of Leadership Formation and Renewal at Regent University in Virginia.
Studies in the Psalms of Ascent 120-134. Based on approximately two dozen teaching missions to the Holy Land, Dr Gyerston provides a series of reflection on the key insights the ancient Hebrews considered as they prepared to present their offerings at the yearly feasts in the Temple at Jerusalem
Dr. David Gyerston has a broad and varied background in higher education, publishing, consulting, executive coaching, ministry and media. He has held senior leadership positions in religious, charitable and business environments including international and cross-cultural settings. Most recently he was Associate Provost, Dean of the Beeson School of Practical Theology and Professor of Leadership Formation and Renewal at Asbury Theological Seminary (KY). Previously he was Distinguished Professor of Leadership Formation and Renewal at Regent University in Virginia.
Studies in the Psalms of Ascent 120-134. Based on approximately two dozen teaching missions to the Holy Land, Dr Gyerston provides a series of reflection on the key insights the ancient Hebrews considered as they prepared to present their offerings at the yearly feasts in the Temple at Jerusalem
Dr. David Gyerston has a broad and varied background in higher education, publishing, consulting, executive coaching, ministry and media. He has held senior leadership positions in religious, charitable and business environments including international and cross-cultural settings. Most recently he was Associate Provost, Dean of the Beeson School of Practical Theology and Professor of Leadership Formation and Renewal at Asbury Theological Seminary (KY). Previously he was Distinguished Professor of Leadership Formation and Renewal at Regent University in Virginia.
Studies in the Psalms of Ascent 120-134. Based on approximately two dozen teaching missions to the Holy Land, Dr Gyerston provides a series of reflection on the key insights the ancient Hebrews considered as they prepared to present their offerings at the yearly feasts in the Temple at Jerusalem
Dr. David Gyerston has a broad and varied background in higher education, publishing, consulting, executive coaching, ministry and media. He has held senior leadership positions in religious, charitable and business environments including international and cross-cultural settings. Most recently he was Associate Provost, Dean of the Beeson School of Practical Theology and Professor of Leadership Formation and Renewal at Asbury Theological Seminary (KY). Previously he was Distinguished Professor of Leadership Formation and Renewal at Regent University in Virginia.
Studies in the Psalms of Ascent 120-134. Based on approximately two dozen teaching missions to the Holy Land, Dr Gyerston provides a series of reflection on the key insights the ancient Hebrews considered as they prepared to present their offerings at the yearly feasts in the Temple at Jerusalem
Dr. David Gyerston has a broad and varied background in higher education, publishing, consulting, executive coaching, ministry and media. He has held senior leadership positions in religious, charitable and business environments including international and cross-cultural settings. Most recently he was Associate Provost, Dean of the Beeson School of Practical Theology and Professor of Leadership Formation and Renewal at Asbury Theological Seminary (KY). Previously he was Distinguished Professor of Leadership Formation and Renewal at Regent University in Virginia.
The story of Gideon is fascinating! Just when Gideon felt alone, trapped and overwhelmed, God showed up and called Gideon in a greater purpose than he could have ever imagined. As we dive into his story we will reflect on our won stories and wrestle with some of the same things Gideon wrestled with: Identity, Purpose and Belonging. God had big plans for Gideon and I believe He as big plans for us as well.
The story of Gideon is fascinating! Just when Gideon felt alone, trapped and overwhelmed, God showed up and called Gideon in a greater purpose than he could have ever imagined. As we dive into his story we will reflect on our won stories and wrestle with some of the same things Gideon wrestled with: Identity, Purpose and Belonging. God had big plans for Gideon and I believe He as big plans for us as well.
The story of Gideon is fascinating! Just when Gideon felt alone, trapped and overwhelmed, God showed up and called Gideon in a greater purpose than he could have ever imagined. As we dive into his story we will reflect on our won stories and wrestle with some of the same things Gideon wrestled with: Identity, Purpose and Belonging. God had big plans for Gideon and I believe He as big plans for us as well.
Jason has been the pastor at GCF- the Vineyard Community Church in Wilmore, KY for 15 years. Jason is passionate about the pastoral ministry and preaching. He mentors four to five Asbury University and Seminary students in pastoral ministry each year, and leads an annual preaching workshop. He is married to Kyra and they have three children.
Following Jesus in a Fractured Society. Perhaps at no point in recent history has the Christian community been more divided than it is right now, but the challenge is not new. Nearly 2000 years ago between Jewish and Gentile Christians was a constant theme in most of Paul's writings, but his letter to the Ephesians took it to a whole different level. We'll explore Paul's teaching to the Christians in Ephesus and discover how every church and family can give a faithful witness to Jesus our fractured society.
Jason has been the pastor at GCF- the Vineyard Community Church in Wilmore, KY for 15 years. Jason is passionate about the pastoral ministry and preaching. He mentors four to five Asbury University and Seminary students in pastoral ministry each year, and leads an annual preaching workshop. He is married to Kyra and they have three children.
Following Jesus in a Fractured Society. Perhaps at no point in recent history has the Christian community been more divided than it is right now, but the challenge is not new. Nearly 2000 years ago between Jewish and Gentile Christians was a constant theme in most of Paul's writings, but his letter to the Ephesians took it to a whole different level. We'll explore Paul's teaching to the Christians in Ephesus and discover how every church and family can give a faithful witness to Jesus our fractured society.
Jason has been the pastor at GCF- the Vineyard Community Church in Wilmore, KY for 15 years. Jason is passionate about the pastoral ministry and preaching. He mentors four to five Asbury University and Seminary students in pastoral ministry each year, and leads an annual preaching workshop. He is married to Kyra and they have three children.
Following Jesus in a Fractured Society. Perhaps at no point in recent history has the Christian community been more divided than it is right now, but the challenge is not new. Nearly 2000 years ago between Jewish and Gentile Christians was a constant theme in most of Paul's writings, but his letter to the Ephesians took it to a whole different level. We'll explore Paul's teaching to the Christians in Ephesus and discover how every church and family can give a faithful witness to Jesus our fractured society.
Bay Shore Camp & Family Ministries - Family Camp 2017 Tabernacle service - Kevin Harbin - Rooted!
Tom Harmon Thursday AM Bible Study - The Essentials of Faith
There are five essentials of our faith that all followers of Christ should possess: Prayer, Scripture reading, awareness of your identity in Christ, Grace, The Holy Spirit. Tom will bring clarity to these five essentials.
Bonnie Caldwell, Friday AM Bible Study at Family Camp 2016 - Bay Shore Camp & Family Ministries. http://wwwbayshorecamp.org
Bonnie Caldwell, Thursday AM Bible Study at Family Camp 2016 - Bay Shore Camp & Family Ministries. http://wwwbayshorecamp.org
Bonnie Caldwell, Wednesday AM Bible Study at Family Camp 2016 - Bay Shore Camp & Family Ministries. http://www.bayshorecamp.org
John Lewis, Friday AM Bible Study at Family Camp 2016 - Bay Shore Camp & Family Ministries. http://www.bayshorecamp.org
John Lewis, Wednesday AM Bible Study at Family Camp 2016 - Bay Shore Camp. http://www.bayshorecamp.org
John Lewis, Thursday AM Bible Study at Family Camp 2016 - Bay Shore Camp & Family Ministries. http://www.bayshorecamp.org
Matt & Leigh Hook, Wednesday AM Bible Study at Family Camp 2016 - Bay Shore Camp & Family Ministries. http://www.bayshorecamp.org
Matt & Leigh Hook, Thursday AM Bible Study at Family Camp 2016 - Bay Shore Camp & Family Ministries. http://www.bayshorecamp.org
Tom Harmon, Friday AM Bible Study at Family Camp 2016 - Bay Shore Camp & Family Ministries. http://www.bayshorecamp.org
Tom Harmon, Wednesday Morning Bible Study at Family Camp 2016 - Bay Shore Camp & Family Ministries. http://www.bayshorecamp.org
Tom Harmon Thursday Evening Service at Family Camp 2016 - Bay Shore Camp & Family Ministries. http://www.bayshorecamp.org
Tom Harmon - Wednesday Evening Service at Family Camp 2016 - Bay Shore Camp & Family Ministries. http://www.bayshorecamp.org
Tom Harmon, Tuesday Evening Service at Family Camp 2016 - Bay Shore Camp & Family Ministries. http://www.bayshorecamp.org
Bonnie Caldwell, Tuesday AM Bible Study at Family Camp 2016 - Bay Shore Camp & Family Ministries. http://www.bayshorecamp.org
John Lewis, Tuesday AM Bible Study at Family Camp 2016 - Bay Shore Camp & Family Ministries. http://www.bayshorecamp.org
Matt & Leigh Hook, Tuesday AM Bible Study at Family Camp 2016 - Bay Shore Camp & Family Ministries. http://www.bayshorecamp.org
Tom Harmon, Tuesday AM Bible Study at Family Camp 2016 - Bay Shore Camp & Family Ministries. http://www.bayshorecamp.com
John Lewis, Monday AM Bible Study at Family Camp 2016 - Bay Shore Camp & Family Ministries. http://www.bayshorecamp.org
Tom Harmon, Monday AM Bible Study at Family Camp 2016 - Bay Shore Camp & Family Ministries. http://www.bayshorecamp.org
Matt & Leigh Hook, Monday AM Bible Study at Family Camp 2016 - Bay Shore Camp & Family Ministries. http://www.bayshorecamp.org
Tom Harmon Monday Evening Service at Family Camp 2016 - Bay Shore Camp & Family Ministries.