What we believe

Statement of Faith

LifeChange Foundation exists to "Expand the kingdom of God through Christian camping."

LifeChange Foundation believes...

The Bible to be the inspired, the only infallible, inerrant Word of God.
There is one God, eternally existent in three persons: Father, Son and Holy Spirit. He has revealed Himself in creation, history and Jesus Christ.
In God's creation of the world and humankind with humanity's rebellion and subsequent depravity.
In the person and work of Jesus Christ, including His deity, His virgin birth, His sinless life, His true humanity, His miracles, His substitutionary death, His bodily resurrection, His ascension to heaven, and His personal return in power and glory.
That for salvation of the lost, sinful man, regeneration by the Holy Spirit is absolutely essential. Salvation is by grace through faith in Christ as one's savior.
In the present ministry of the Holy Spirit by whose indwelling the Christian is enabled to live a godly life and to grow in the knowledge of God and Christian obedience.
In the resurrection of both the saved and the lost -- the saved unto the resurrection of life and the lost unto the resurrection of damnation.
In the spiritual unity of believers in the Lord Jesus Christ and in the importance of the church for worship, service and missions.
We are associated with Fellowship of Evangelical Churches ( FEC statement of Faith)

CORE VALUES

Our six core values are what defines who we are as a ministry. To depart from any one of these would undermine the very purpose and passion for our existence. These core values drive every action and decision made at LifeChange Camp.

1. Proclamation of the Gospel

The gospel of Jesus Christ as recorded for us in the Bible is the key to truly changing lives. That gospel proclaimed with power and in many different ways is the main reason we exist.

2. Multi-generational Ministry

We serve people of all ages. Children, teens, adults and families are all envisioned as we develop our facilities and programming.

3. Leadership Training

Our world has a great need for strong, Godly leaders. Our goal, through special learning sessions, faith-stretching service opportunities and hands-on experiences, is to raise up trained, motivated spiritual leaders. The future of LifeChange and the world depends on such as these.

4. Excellence in Facility and Service

Someone has said, “Christian shoddy is still shoddy.” We believe the Lord desires the very best possible from and for His people. We strive to do all we do with as much excellence as is possible. Careless or sloppy results in any endeavor are not acceptable.

5. Age-focused Ministry

Since we choose to minister to all ages, we believe it is necessary to adjust our approaches to meet the specific needs and situations of the group being served at the time. Though this adds a challenging dimension to our programming efforts, we know it pays dividends through the enthusiastic responses of our attendees.

6. Fun and Meaningful Experiences

Experiences that excite the emotions through fun and adventure, “unplugged and hands-on,” open up the spirit of a person to respond more readily to the wonders of God and His creative power. This response is the ultimate goal of LifeChange Camp.

“Founders” Retired April 2023
William J. & Carol A. Anderson

Bill and Carol Anderson have been married since 1974, and have three children and five grandchildren. Bill, holding a Bachelor’s of Christian Education from Grace College, Omaha, Neb. and a Master’s of Business Administration from MidAmerica Nazarene University, Olathe, KS, is an ordained pastor having served churches in various pastoral roles since 1973 located in Nebraska, Pennsylvania, Kansas, Iowa and South Dakota. During those years of pastoring, camp ministry was always a part of what he did. Bill was convinced that camp experiences provided spiritual growth opportunities unlike any other. As a result, he kept himself connected with the camping ministry through camp speaking, music-leading, counseling and other points of involvement. He is an experienced and gifted teacher of the Word having served as lead pastor of two churches and providing guest speaking and interim preaching in numerous other settings. Starting LifeChange Camp Bill and Carol served faithfully till 2023. Carol, the mother of three, Grandmother of 5 and a true visionary. Along with Bill has held the vision of building a camp from the beginning back in the 80’s. Her creative spirit, energy and talent makes her a vital member of this camp development dynamic duo. She met Bill while attending Grace University in Omaha, Neb. seeking to follow the Lord’s will for her life. She had accepted Jesus as her savior several years earlier at a Bible camp in Kansas resulting in her conviction regarding the dynamic life-changing impact of a bible camp experience. She applied all of her decorative gifting and development insight into doing everything possible to make LifeChange Camp a comfortable, beautiful and inviting atmosphere in which to experience the presence of God for 20 years.