The Mennonites are fully on Board!!

Welcome to our new Administrator –

Janet Moore

Janet, who started with CCIJ on September 1 and works one day per week, is also the administrator of the Good Tidings Mennonite church. She has a BA in theology, minor in Guidance and Counselling (JTS). Mrs. Moore is very involved with the Mennonite Camps and brings years of experience to the work of CCIJ. Welcome Janet! May God make you a blessing to the Christian Camping Jamaica Ministry!!

Welcome to our Newest Member –

Jamaica Mennonite Church Retreat Centre & Camp Facilities

ü  14-room facility (3 cottages)

ü  Located in the cool and lush hills of Retreat Content St. Mary,

ü  Approximately 15- 20 minutes drive outside of Ocho Rios.

ü  Ideal for retreats & weddings, or for persons who just want to get away from the hustle and bustle of city life, to be rejuvenated in mind and spirit.

 For reservation/further info: Church Office:  931-9672, 924-0505 or jmcchurches@yahoo.com or goodtidings@cwjamaica.com                                                            

Maranatha School for the Deaf (a ministry of the Jamaica Mennonite Church) located at Ridge District, Top Hill, St. Elizabeth near to Lovers Leap and 30 minutes drive from

Treasure Beach.

-  Dorm style camping facilities

-  Sleeps 100 persons

- Chapel & Play Area

For reservation contact:

965-1738/854-8564

  or email: maranathasfd@yahoo.com.

First Online Webinar Training For Camp and Ministry Leaders

On October 23, 2010, CCIJ provided a new way of training, which was made possible through the kind services of CCI USA (CCCA).  Four (4) sessions of 20 minutes each were viewed, followed by 20 minutes of interactive discussion by 2 experts, after which the topic was discussed in our setting with our participants.  It was a rich and value-adding experience.

Topics and speakers included:

Reggie McNeal, "Ministering Effectively to an Ever- Changing and Evolving Culture"

Charles Lee, "Thinking, Acting and Living Creatively"

Guy Richards, "Word-of-Mouth Deconstruction"

Duffy Robbins, "The Power of Making Memories"

What did we learn?                

Ø  ‘Churches should have an external rather than internal focus, pay attention more to people development rather than programs and focus on being a movement rather than an institution’.

Ø  ‘The need for Camp leaders to pursue a level of innovation in their planning and execution of the camp experience, and how to....’  

Ø  We must ensure that ‘SOMETHING’ happens at camp that results in positive lasting memories for each camper.  Therefore our camps should include elements of these:

              Surprise, Outrageous, Make Friends, Experiential,        

             Tradition, Humor, Interesting, Novelty, Get Involved

The day was well spent and all participants left reporting that they earned “SOMETHING” from the event.

Look out for us!!

 Some of our Board members plan to visit camps in St. Ann and St. Mary during the month of November. We love to connect more with you and see how CCIJ can be of more/better service to your camp/ministry.  So, listen out for Janet's call to arrange our visit.

Keep these dates on your calendar

Next year's Annual General Meeting - March 19, 2011.

Mini Training & Fellowship Conference - February 19, 2011 

The Board invites persons with an interest in being part of the preparation task force for the February Training Conference, to email us and we'd be happy to connect you.