Besides offering quality summer camp and year-round retreats, Ingham Okoboji is committed to encouraging campers of all ages to continue growing in faith BEYOND their time at our youth and family programming. As a part of IOLBC Beyond Ministries, this site is designed to offer engaging content and ministry resources for all.

Changing Expectations of Christmas

"Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will not pass away." ~Matthew 24:35 This past weekend, as I was driving with my mom, we...

The Apple Doesn't Fall Far

“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called children of God.” Matthew 5:9 Children are often compared to their parents. As...

Create In Me

But the Lord said to Samuel, “Do not consider his appearance or his height, for I have rejected him. The Lord does not look at the things...

Have Mercy

For I desire mercy, not sacrifice, and acknowledgement of God rather than burnt offerings. ~Hosea 6:6 But go and learn what this means:...

Those who hunger and thirst...

Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled. Matthew 5:6 If you are looking to find a lot of...

Those Who Mourn

Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. Matthew 5:4 I’m not a big fan of funerals. In fact, I don’t know anyone who is....

Nothing Without God

Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. ~ Matthew 5:3 In many ways, I hit a wall in my faith journey during...

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