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STAFF
INFO & POLICIES
1. Staff training will be one of the most vital
parts of your summer. We want to do everything possible to equip you, not
only for the summer but also for your life and future ministry. You are
expected to arrive before supper on Sunday, June 6th. Training will
begin around 7:00. You need to plan to stay until after lunch on August
15th.
2. Integrity, loyalty, and honesty: You will be happy to be a part of a
ministry where all members are loyal to each other. This means that if
there is a problem between you and another staff member, you are expected
to go to that person openly and honestly to work it out rather then tear
each other up behind their back. Problems that cannot be solved between
the two of you should be brought to the director for prayerful
consideration and help.
3. Our staff does not teach, condone, or personally use drugs, tobacco, or
alcohol either on duty or off duty. We ask for and expect complete
commitment on this. "If any one of you should cause one of the least of
these to stumble, it would be better for you to be cast into a river with
a millstone around your neck." (Luke 17:2)
4. We teach that pre-marital sex and homosexual activity is wrong and in
violation of God’s Word. Can you represent (by your words and lifestyle)
that to the kids?
5. Camp is for the campers and the staff is here to help the campers. Any
misuse or abuse of a camper (verbal, emotional, physical, or sexual) is
grounds for immediate dismissal.
6. Speaking in tongues, prayer language, etc: This issue and various
opinions of it are dividing the body of Christ like nothing else. We at
Trail’s End Ranch wish to have a unified stand on this issue so that a
camper will always be able to say as he looks at our whole team, "My how
they love each other." After years of prayer and consideration on this
subject, we feel strongly led to adopt the following policy: Trail’s End
Ranch is not a place for teaching, ministry, discussion or display of any
sort of tongues or dramatic public physical healings.
7. General Appearance: Trail’s End Ranch staff strive to convey a
clean-cut "All-American" image to the campers and parents. No long hair
(by men), punk hair styles, or provocative clothing are allowed, Men may
not wear earrings because of the "message" they convey by their use. Body
Piercing (except earrings for women) is not permitted.
8. Insurance: If you are injured while doing your
job, we have workman’s compensation to pay for medical expenses. Any
injury while not working or sickness will be covered with a limited camper
insurance policy that is supplementary to your insurance.
9. What to bring: Staff members need to bring easy-to-care for casual
clothes. Jeans are the best around here. We do not require our girls to
wear dresses or guys to wear suits at any time. There are no "dress-up"
nights, but Sunday morning you will be attending local churches and you’ll
want to dress appropriately. The terrain here is rough and sandals won’t
hold up well. Sneakers (at least two pair) are important footwear. Riding
boots and hiking boots are nice to have--as well as thongs for the pool.
Modest one piece bathing suits are used at the pool. We allow modest
length shorts for very hot days and strenuous games, but not for riding.
Jackets are a must for cold nights. Please bring a sleeping bag and
pillow plus your towels and toiletries. Flashlight, watch, Bible,
notebook, pen, and rain gear are also essential items. Please do not bring
radios, t.v.’s or tape players. (We are trying to help the campers come
into a different atmosphere from the noisy one at home.) You may, however,
listen to music in your time off on the weekends. Firearms must be kept
with camp equipment and not with you in the cabin. Bring your favorite
bat, glove, ping pong paddle, camera, etc. if you wish.
STAFF STANDARDS OF CONDUCT
We
believe that the Christian life is wholesome and happy. We realize that in
many communities young Christians are not instructed in the relationship
of believers to the world. In the spirit of helpfulness, both to those who
assume leadership in New Life and to those to whom they minister, the
following standards are set forth. We believe that they are Scriptural;
and that if observed they will help the believer to live daily to the
glory of God.
On the one hand
Christians are to use every available means as they seek to grow in grace
and in the knowledge of their blessed Lord. They must cultivate the habit
of daily prayer and study of the Word of God. There is no substitute for
this. They must if possible have fellowship with other believers to the
mutual encouragement of all. They must learn the secret of moment by
moment yieldedness to the indwelling Holy Spirit. They must commit their
lives - their needs, plans, and hopes - to the Lord. They must be faithful
in testimony and stewardship, and they must eagerly desire the will of God
for their lives.
But on the other
hand they must know the pitfalls to be avoided. Several of these are
readily discernible. Others are more difficult to detect. The general rule
is that the true believers must be separated from the world and all its
tainted contacts.
This means
specifically that the believer refrains from the use of tobacco,
hallucinating drugs, dancing, gambling, the use of liquor in any form, and
the attendance of such theatrical performances that would be detrimental
to a Christian stand. His body is the temple of the Holy Spirit. He must
not defile it. The terms mentioned are objectionable because they either
(1) cater to the flesh; or (2) are associated with evil; or (3) may cause
a weaker brother to stumble. Our guiding principle shall be 1 Cor.
10:31, "Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do
all to the glory of God."
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