COTW Ministry Arms
Owned and operated by Gospel Volunteers, Inc.
Mission
The mission of Gospel Volunteers, Inc. is to present the Biblical Truths of Jesus Christ, develop Christian leaders, strengthen the faith of individuals and families, and promote global evangelism.
Five Ministry Arms:
With a rich tradition of service and excellence, CAMP-of-the-WOODS strives to build up the body of Christ.
Summer Season
For 9 weeks of summer, CAMP-of-the-WOODS provides week-long vacation packages to families. Members daily have the opportunity to grow spiritually through outstanding chapel and seminar speakers and refresh physically through various recreational activities.
Conference Season
CAMP-of-the-WOODS (COTW) is a year-round, full-service conference center that hosts a variety of church and Christian ministry retreats including men, women, youth, college, couples, and leadership retreats. Groups bring speakers and plan their own programs, while COTW provides delicious food, upscale lodging, spacious meeting rooms, and state-of-the-art recreational facilities. We offer both adult and youth weekends, with specific services and menus for each.
Tapawingo
Tapawingo is an island camp for girls ages 9-17. With programming and teaching aimed specifically at the needs of young women, Tapawingo promises to be a blessing to all campers. The mission of Tapawingo is “to clearly and lovingly glorify, communicate, and uplift Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior through personal example, meaningful activity, biblical direction, and Christ-centered relationships in a safe and friendly environment that promotes fun, learning, growth, and development.”
LIFT Program
As affirmed in our mission statement, CAMP-of -the-WOODS is also committed to 'developing Christian leaders'. To accomplish this, the LIFT (Leaders In Further Training) program disciples young adults to become leaders who make an impact in their communities and around the world.
Missions
We support many missionaries and projects across the world that spread the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ and support enriching environments for spiritual growth and communal fellowship.