CCI Resource Bank

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Campfire Conversations:

Each month we hold a 'Campfire Conversations' session on a variety of topics, with some great presenters. To sign up for the latest live session then click on this link.

To catch up on previous sessions then click on the thumbnail below to watch the session on our YouTube channel.

Campfire Conversations Our regular live Zoom sessions with different speakers discussing a variety of topics with a time for questions and answers

The History of CCI - from a Latin American Perspective Campfire Conversations with Bob Sabean (Costa Rica)

Becoming an Effective Shepherd to Those You Lead Campfire Conversations with Mark Heasman (UK)

Organisational Life Cycles Campfire Conversations with Jim Hammett, (UK)

Youth Transition Campfire Conversations with Timothy Matheka, from the Tanari Trust (Kenya)

Rethinking Internship Campfire Conversations with Chris Lategan, (Australia)

Avoiding and Dealing with Burnout Campfire Conversations with Peter Madern, (CCI Netherlands)

Finding Hope: Leading through Crisis Campfire Conversations with Gretchen Mitchell, (Australia)

Kingdom Camping Campfire Conversations with Christopher Mitchell, (Australia)

Mental and Emotional Wellbeing Campfire Conversations with Swahini Bansod, LEADS Outreach, ICCA (India)

Mission Drift Campfire Conversations with Peter Dobbs, CCNZ (New Zealand)

Virtual Fun and Games

Intentional Influence Campfire Conversations with Pieter Snyman, CCSA (Southern Africa)

Culture Matters to Camps Campfire Conversations with Robert Bruneau, Director of CCI Latin America

Leadership in Adversity Campfire Conversations with Alexander Kharitonov, President of CCI Russia

"What is in Your Hands?" - Business Innovation in Camping during Covid-19 Campfire Conversations with Peter Dobbs, CEO of Christian Camping New Zealand (CCNZ)

Caring for Creation Campfire Conversations with Dr Anna Whitehouse (South Africa)

God of Adventure Campfire Conversations with Bruce Dunning (Canada), author of 'God of Adventure'

Christian Camping Post COVID-19:

Produced by JOYEL Camps & Retreats in US - This plan is a useful template to use and adapt to your specific country and circumstances (please note, there are many specific items that were developed based on local requirements that may not be applicable in other areas)

How Faith Based Organisations are Surviving Through Chaos and Changes In this podcast Mark P. Fisher, John Ashmen, Jim Blake and Jeff Gilman explore the ever changing ways faith-based organisations like camps, retreats, conference centres, homeless shelters and rescue missions MUST change, shift and innovate to meet today's needs.

Produced by CCNZ - The purpose of this Business Innovation Pack is to encourage you to innovate and look at what resources you have in your hands. We hope you find it practical, useful and challenging.

Produced by CCNZ - to use alongside the Business Innovation Pack

Produced by the Canadian Camping Association, this article suggests tools, tips and ideas that can help ensure camps survive this difficult time.

Serving your members and camping community during Covid-19 Hear about some of the ways CCI/Russia are supporting and equipping its members and leaders during this time of social distancing Alexander Kharitonov

Produced by leading Outdoor Learning Organisations in the UK this is a very well researched report on the impact of Covid 19 which may give some insights globally in better serving our members.

How to Restore Trust Post Covid-19 Webinar for CVA - June 2020 Vanessa Hall

Produced by Sacred Playgrounds & Tic Tac Toe Marketing in the US. Use this to inform decisions you make & enable you to lead better now and cast a vision for the future in stronger ways.

Webinar: What do Training Programs & Camps Look like in a Post-COVID19 World? Guidance & Advice

Games and Activity Ideas:

Virtual Playground Discover the Training Wheels Virtual Playground, where you can find cool games and fun tools to facilitate activities in groups, teams, and classrooms

10 Virtual Team Engagement Activities from our friends at 'Breakthrough' in India

Virtual Team Building Activities 30 experiential activities for a virtual audience Michelle Cummings - Training wheels

More Virtual Team Building Activities Part 2 - additional experiential activities for a virtual audience Michelle Cummings - Training wheels

Virtual Team Building Games Part 3 - newly developed experiential activities for a virtual audience Michelle Cummings - Training wheels

Team Building from Six Feet Apart Ideas for facilitators in post-Covid programming Michelle Cummings - Training wheels

Ask Michelle and Chris about Team Building A great podcast series answering your team building questions so we can learn and grow together!

Playmeo An innovative online platform of resources for activity leaders

Life Through Sports Cricket Masterclass This series of videos has been put together by cricket coach Stephen John from CCI Pakistan. A great resource to learn cricket skills, life values and Bible Realities.

Institute of Light Finders YouTube Channel with hundreds of great games that can be used for camp. Updated weekly

Association Resources, Guides and Templates:

Forum of Christian Leaders (FOCL) online resources and webinars

Virtual Event Planning Guidance and Tips: A simple guide to some lessons we have learned in moving from physical to virtual events

A video presentation by John Peacock, CEO of Associations Forum. Why all Associations Need Good Governance, Plans and People: What you need to know to operate a successful association.

Chaplaincy Manual used by CVA in Australia. This is a template which you can personalise for your own setting.

CCI LA's 10 Core Values An Association template to amend and make your own

Guiding Principles of Good Governance Produced by the Australian Institute of Company Directors

Creating Quality in Your Association: A Guide to Good Governance Graeme Janes

CCI Virtual GG2020 - teaching resources

Leading the Millennial Way Millennials are not the leaders of the future but the leaders of today. But how are they leading and how will they lead and how can we develop them to their full potential. Simon Barrington

Initiating an Association How do you establish a new CCI association - and why do you need one? We look at the steps and reasons for setting up a new association. Keith Hagon

Caring for creation within Christian camping A Biblical and practical approach Anna Whitehouse

How to develop quality in your Associations Focusing on good governance Graeme Janes

SLEEPING WITH THE ENEMY? - Couples in Ministry Together This session is aimed at married couples working in ministry together. We will talk about the blessings and challenges that come when both husband and wife are leading in a ministry. Dale and Candace Wiebe

Coaching Discover what it means to be a coach and find out more about being a CCI Coach Norman Doney

Seeing the Unseen Part 1 We need to recognise that we are in a spiritual battle 2 Kings 6:8-23 Jonny Dyer

Seeing the Unseen Part 2 We need to recognise that we are in a spiritual battle 2 Kings 6:8-23 Jonny Dyer

Emerging Leaders Global Leadership Program Introduction The foundation of leadership based on Psalm 78. John McAuley

Risk Management for Everyone. In this seminar we will present a framework that contributes to building a risk-smart workforce. The framework allows for innovation and responsible risk-taking while ensuring legitimate precautions are taken. Participants will leave with a risk management model that camps can adopt, or adapt, to their specific circumstances and mandate. Tim Duffield

The Power of our Agreements in keeping mentally and spiritually well Gretchen Mitchell

Kingdom Camping A modality of 'Being' Jesus when you can't 'say' Jesus. Chris Mitchell

Executive Leaders Global Leadership Program Introduction Leadership is described as 'an influence relationship that stewards people, culture and resources for a greater good'. Rob Ribbe

A Temporary Community God can move more powerfully when individuals and groups are faced with new challenges and experiences and are forced out of their comfort zones and into a temporary space of refugee. Keith Hagon

Adventure Related Experiential Learning Explore how to be more intentional in your adventure related experiential learning programming considerations. Pieter Snyman

Connecting with the Next Generation:

Connecting with the Next Generation is a research initiative conducted by OneHope and its partners. From 2013 to 2016, they surveyed 14,997 churches in 48 countries to understand the state of children and youth ministry around the world – one of the largest studies of the global Church ever completed!

These asset maps reveal areas of success in reaching the next generation, but also gaps and opportunities where we can serve the global Church.

Connecting with the Next Generation: ARGENTINA

Connecting with the Next Generation: BRAZIL

Connecting with the Next Generation: BURUNDI

Connecting with the Next Generation: CHILE

Connecting with the Next Generation: COLOMBIA

Connecting with the Next Generation: COSTA RICA

Connecting with the Next Generation: ECUADOR

Connecting with the Next Generation: EL SALVADOR

Connecting with the Next Generation: ETHIOPIA

Connecting with the Next Generation: GEORGIA

Connecting with the Next Generation: GHANA

Connecting with the Next Generation: GUATEMALA

Connecting with the Next Generation: HONDURAS

Connecting with the Next Generation: IVORY COAST

Connecting with the Next Generation: KENYA

Connecting with the Next Generation: MEXICO

Connecting with the Next Generation: MONGOLIA

Connecting with the Next Generation: NICARAGUA

Connecting with the Next Generation: NIGERIA

Connecting with the Next Generation: PANAMA

Connecting with the Next Generation: RWANDA

Connecting with the Next Generation: SINGAPORE

Connecting with the Next Generation: SOUTH AFRICA

Connecting with the Next Generation: SPAIN

Connecting with the Next Generation: TAIWAN

Connecting with the Next Generation: TANZANIA

Connecting with the Next Generation: THAILAND

Connecting with the Next Generation: UKRAINE

Connecting with the Next Generation: VENEZUELA

Connecting with the Next Generation: ZAMBIA

Connecting with the Next Generation: ZIMBABWE

Connecting with the Next Generation: ARGENTINA Report in Spanish

Connecting with the Next Generation: GUATEMALA Report in Spanish

Connecting with the Next Generation: MEXICO Report in Spanish

Connecting with the Next Generation: PANAMA Report in Spanish

Programmes:

Program for primary-aged children - Teaching Guide The Stories of Hope Student Book (Simplified) edition of the Book of Hope includes Scripture, activities and discussion questions to help children learn 75 Bible stories starting with creation (Genesis) and ending with the new heaven and the new earth (Revelation) Also available in Amharic, Chinese, English Africa, French Africa, French, KinyaRwanda, Korean, Spanish, Swahili, Tagalog

Program for primary-aged children - Student Book The Stories of Hope Student Book (Simplified) edition of the Book of Hope includes Scripture, activities and discussion questions to help children learn 75 Bible stories starting with creation (Genesis) and ending with the new heaven and the new earth (Revelation) Also available in Amharic, Chinese, English Africa, French Africa, French, KinyaRwanda, Korean, Spanish, Swahili, Tagalog

Program for teenagers - Leader's Guide The Lead Today program meets a growing need around the world for biblically based leadership training for young people. In partnership with John Maxwell’s organization, EQUIP, Lead Today empowers teens to lead with biblical principles by showing them a leadership model they can admire, respect and follow. Also available in Chinese, English Africa, French Africa, Italian, Malagasy, Russian, Tagalog, Ukrainian, and an edition for Asia Pacific.

Program for teenagers - Student Guide The Lead Today program meets a growing need around the world for biblically based leadership training for young people. In partnership with John Maxwell’s organization, EQUIP, Lead Today empowers teens to lead with biblical principles by showing them a leadership model they can admire, respect and follow. Also available in Chinese, English Africa, French Africa, Italian, Malagasy, Russian, Tagalog, Ukrainian, and an edition for Asia Pacific.

Program for teenagers - Teacher's Guide In collaboration with World Vision and the End Violence Against Children Campaign, this program speaks to the abused, the abuser, and the onlooker of abuse.

Program for teenagers - Teen Book In collaboration with World Vision and the End Violence Against Children Campaign, this program speaks to the abused, the abuser, and the onlooker of abuse.

Evangelistic Resources:

An outreach book for Teenagers. The North America Teen Book of Hope will invite teens to find their belonging in God’s Story. The Gospel presentation will emphasize identity and purpose in Christ. Readers will journey through the metanarrative, seeing God’s redemptive plan unfold. English Native American and English & Spanish Latin American editions also available

An outreach book for Middle School aged children (10-13 year olds).

An outreach book for Primary/Elementary children. Focusing on ten stories in the Bible (five from the Old Testament and five from the New Testament), the Elementary Outreach Edition of the Book of Hope shares the overarching meta-narrative of the Bible from beginning to end, showcasing Jesus as the center. Each of the Old Testament stories foreshadow Jesus’ redemptive plan and invites the reader to be a part of God’s story. Spanish edition also available

The Football Book, The True Champion, was initially created to capitalize on the universally shared life lessons found in the game of football (or American soccer). It focuses on the life of the True Champion, Jesus Christ and targets football players who are between 12 and 19 years old. Also available in Amharic, English Africa, Estonian, French, Oromo, Russian, Spanish

Spanish Latin America Teen Girls Edition. This 36-page, digest-sized book was developed to address the heart felt needs of teen girls across Latin America and the Caribbean. Young women in Latin America face violence, relationship, and body image issues. The book’s content was designed with a workgroup of women involved in youth ministry and theologians from across the region, and based on research and with input from teen girls.

English Latin America Teen Girls Edition. This 36-page, digest-sized book was developed to address the heart felt needs of teen girls across Latin America and the Caribbean. Young women in Latin America face violence, relationship, and body image issues. The book’s content was designed with a workgroup of women involved in youth ministry and theologians from across the region, and based on research and with input from teen girls.

Evangelistic Films:

The Gospel Collection The first-ever word-for-word adaptation of the gospels using the original narrative as its script — including The Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John — sheds new light on one of history’s most sacred texts.

The Torchlighters Series Follow the adventures of the Torchlighters, Heroes of the Faith and see how God works through those who dedicate their lives to serving him.

The Witnesses Trilogy Discover the power and love of Jesus Christ and see why His followers risked all to carry His message to the ends of the earth.

Heroic Faith - Series In these short films from Voice of the Martyrs, persecuted Christ followers across three continents share their stories of hope and faith in the midst of terrible suffering. These believers' steady faith and forgiveness in the face of tormentors will remind us of the great hearts of our brothers and sisters in the rest of the world.

The GodMan Multicultural Version Created by OneHope, the GodMan is a live-action, animated re-telling of the story of Christ’s life, innovatively sharing God’s Word with children who can’t read or in places where gospel literature can’t go. Also available in French, Indonesian, Tagalog, Chinese Mandarin

The GodMan - African Version Created by OneHope, this is a live-action, animated re-telling of the story of Christ’s life, innovatively sharing God’s Word with children who can’t read or in places where gospel literature can’t go. Also available in Portuguese (Brazilian) Bambara, Chichewa, Gourmanchema, Hausa, French, Ewe, Igbo, Kirundi, Luganda, Malagasy, Sango, Swahili, Tamasheq, Xhosa, Yoruba, Zarma, Zulu

En Tush's Manos (In Your Hands) - Film for Teens A short film created by OneHope, follows the struggle of a boy growing up in a violent neighborhood in Colombia. In an attempt to get away from his abusive home life, he joins a gang where he is ordered to murder a local pastor. This cold-blooded task pushes him into the depths of despair as he searches for the courage to finally take his destiny into his own hands.

Book Recommendations Online Links

Christian Camping Post Covid-19

Games and Activity Ideas

Association Resource Templates

CCI Virtual GG2020

Connecting with the Next Generation

Campfire Conversations

Culture Matters

Programs

Culture Matters

Culture Matters to Camps Campfire Conversations session led by Robert Bruneau from CCI Latin America

Honor & Shame 101 YouTube video explaining the shame and honour culture

How to Create a Growth Environment Part of a guide from CCI-LA with norms for creating a growth environment where there are multicultural teams

Differences in Power Distances may make Harmony on a Multicultural Team More challenging An article written by Lisa Anderson-Umana on how to effectively and respectfully handle multi-cultural teams

Evangelistic resources

Evangelistic Films