UMCRM

The Association is a collection of camp and retreat leaders sharing their gifts, enthusiasm, and talents with one another. UMCRM’s role is simply to provide the setting for this sharing to be beneficial and productive for all of us as members. All Association resources, projects, and initiatives that bring benefit to our membership are also initiated and provided by our membership. UMCRM’s expertise in camp and retreat ministries is held in the collective expertise of the individuals that are part of the community, which includes you. Our strong culture of volunteerism and participation in Association initiatives drives our success in bringing timely, relevant resources to camp and retreat ministry leaders. 

The majority of association work is done through our strong and active committees and teams. You are invited to bring your expertise, gifts, and talents to their projects. Reach out to a committee or team chair below to explore how your gifts will contribute to that committee’s work.

Member Services Committee – Chair:  Joel Wilke 

The Member Services Committee creates valuable services for Association members, communicates that value to and recruit prospective members, and provides for Association member care. This committee houses the Intentional Leadership Groups (ILG) initiative, the UMCRM Book Club, and the Business Affiliate program.

Communications Team – Chair:  Jen Burch 

This volunteer team shares expertise in communications, graphics, and social media. They are asked to contribute 2-4 hours per month and to serve 2-year renewable terms.

Education Committee – Chair:  Cat Holbert

The Education Committee provides direction and input for the full spectrum of educational needs of Association members including the UMCRM Certification program, Sustainable Pathways, online training, National Gathering workshops, partnership with Compass Points, professional coaching, and more.

Event Design Team – Co-Chairs:  Kim Bell  and Matt Williams

 The Event Design Team creates and implements the National Gathering, the primary education, training, professional and spiritual development, worship, fellowship, renewal event for all involved in United Methodist Camp & Retreat Ministry. 

Development Committee– Chair: Jeff Parsons 

The Development Committee coordinates and ensures implementation of the fundraising activities of the Association. Members of this committee must have an understanding of best practices of development and have experience fundraising in the camp and retreat ministry context, including branding, case statements, annual fund, endowments, and evaluation.