The Trinity-Brazos Area of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in the Southwest seeks to encourage all participants to:
Encounter God,
Explore Scripture,
Discover Gifts for ALL Types of Ministry
&
Deepen Their Faith
Through
FELLOWSHIP, EDUCATION AND WORSHIP

The Trinity-Brazos Area is in covenant camping ministries with the North Texas Area and the Northeast Area.  Our guiding statesments are as follows:

Scriptural Basis

Let no one despise your youth, but set the believers an example in speech and conduct, in love, in faith, in purity. 
1 Timothy 4.12

 "May the God who gives endurance and encouragement give you a spirit of unity among yourselves as you follow Christ Jesus, so that with one heart and mouth you may glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. Accept one another, then, just as Christ accepted you, in order to bring praise to God."
Romans 15:5-7

"Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past.
See, I am doing a new thing!
Now it springs up; do you not perceive it?
I am making a way in the desert and streams in the wasteland.
Isaiah 43:19

Vision Statement

The Tri-Area camp and conference ministries will be a powerful ministry tool that transforms lives by the power of the Holy Spirit in order to strengthen the witnesses of the individuals and the church as a whole so that the good news of Jesus Christ can be spread throughout the world.

Mission Statement

The Tri-Area camp and conference ministries of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in the Southwest is dedicated to sharing the good news of Jesus Christ, exploring the scriptures, developing and expanding people's faith and witness to the gospel, connecting people with the fellowship and ministries of the larger body of Christ, and empower them to do justice, love others, and continually strengthen their relationship with God and the Christian community.

Value Statement

As a Christian community, blessed with diversity, we affirm the unity of all of God's people, and in doing so, we covenant to respect theological differences, affirm everyone in their own, unique spiritual journeys rooted in the Christian community, promote the diversity and just treatment of everyone, and assert the role of the congregations in the continual formation of the participant's faith.

 
Objective Statements
In order to achieve our vision, we are committed to fulfilling our mission guided by our values.  Certain components are helpful in establishing and implementing successful ministries and can be used as guides. These are as follows:

1. Participants come together as a community for an extended period of time where relationships and learning are emphasized.
2. Participants can function as a Christian community where people are affirmed, respected, and truly cared about.
3. Participants will be in relationship with the leaders who are selected based on their spiritual gifts and contributions to the ministry and trained in advance to the particular ministry in which they will be serving.
4. Healthy relationships of trust and mutual respect can develop between youth and adults.  This type of relationship can strengthen the understanding of what it means to be a part of the larger body of Christ, but it is crucial that all parties understand the boundaries and the implications of misconduct.
5. Creating the atmosphere of the camp is crucial in the achieving the mission of the camp.  All activities and interactions contribute to this atmosphere.  Basic ground rules for living in a Christian community must be respected by all.  This includes maintaining the integrity of the camp community from start to finish with thought to the group as a whole and not necessarily the individual.
6. Profound experiences such as "mountain-top experiences" are possible at camp.  It is important to allow the Holy Spirit to work.  Be careful not to impose past experiences or situations on the campers that may hinder this.  Every camp is totally unique from each other because of different participants involved, different leadership, different activities, and different atmospheres created by that particular group of people. 
7. This concentrated time together can allow for some creative and profound programming because they are separated from the "outside world of distractions."
8. Opportunities may be present here that youth do not have the privilege of experiencing on a daily basis.  It is important that they have the opportunities to experience them such as fishing, water sports, stewardship, "trust and group building activities," service projects, camping skills, and leadership moments. 
9. The camp experience should include a time for worship, fellowship, self-growth and discovery, and Christian education from a Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) stance.  See value statement.
10. Each camper will experience fellowship through; small groups, individual mentoring, recreation, singing, worship, and play.
11. Each camper will receive education through; Bible study, personal reflection, drama and stories, discussions about faith and preparation for church leadership.
12. Each camper will experience God through worship, prayer, contemplation, praise, sermon, scripture and Holy Communion (as appropriate).