In that spirit, the Foundation is pleased to sponsor The Neighbor Way Camp for Kids, a family-friendly option during the 2025 Annual Conference in Lake Junaluska. Children will discover church is not only what happens in a building — but also in the streets of their own communities.
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The Neighbor Way framework is made possible by Collective Renewal Resource and adapted for children in consultation with Missional Collective. It integrates five key elements (looking, listening, discerning, learning, and bridging) as part of the disciple-making journey.
Registration is now full. Sixty spots have been filled on a first-come, first-served basis. The fee is $25 per child. There is an option to earmark your fee toward Zoe Empowers, supporting youth-led families in places of extreme poverty.
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