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Spiritual Segment
Activities and classes reinforce the Core Values and the students’ walk with the Lord.
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 One-on-one discipling/mentoring
- Bible study
- Scripture memorization
- Devotions
- Core values class
- Discipleship cass
- Leadership class
- Spiritual disciplines class
- Work ethic class
- Group prayer time
- Evangelistic outreaches in connection with church plants
- Classes through World Impact’s Bible school, The Urban Ministry Institute
Work/Vocational Segment
Students are required to work, which reinforces the Core Values, supports the ministries of Deer Creek and the Ranch and provides vocational training. Even though students learn various skills, they do not become skilled tradesmen during the program.
 Retreats—cooking, cleaning, serving meals, dish washing, menu planning, etc.- Vehicle and building maintenance
- Gardening and lawn care
- Life-guarding
- Kids’ camp counselor
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New house construction—sheet rocking, painting, electrical, plumbing, laying tile, laying rock siding, framing, etc.
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Raising livestock—cattle, hogs, rabbits and chickens
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Computer basics class
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Welding class
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Wood shop class
Life Skills Segment
This part of the program is to help students become better equipped to live in the “real world” upon graduation.
- Living with others in Christian community
- Self-discipline
- Personal finances and budgeting
- Nutrition class
- House cleaning and washing clothes
- Dental hygiene
- Class on relationships with women
- Hospitality (how to treat guests)
- Multi-cultural relations
- Exercise
- Obtaining a driver’s license and GED
- Menu planning, grocery shopping and cooking for a household
For more information, please contact Jim
Elam, Morning Star Ranch Director or Joe Graham, Deer Creek Christian Camp Director at the addresses or telephone numbers listed
above.
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