Twenty-Five Accept Christ, Thirteen Baptized at CampUCan

CampUCan 2025 brought 90 young males, ages 9-15, from diverse backgrounds and cultures to experience the love of Jesus Christ.

In early August, youth from urban communities in Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus, Dayton, and Toledo descended into the hills of north central Ohio’s Mohican Region.
 
Powered by Philippians 4:13, “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me,” CampUCan challenged and encouraged young men to believe they can do all through Jesus Christ.

Attendees who are fatherless, hopeless, frustrated, seemingly hostile, unreachable, unwilling, fed-up, lost, broken, hurting, alone, and struggling were loved, reassured, brought hope, and strengthened by devoted Christian adult male mentors along with Christian athletes and speakers who challenged them to live their lives in the way God created them to be.
 
Rev. Jimmy Mann, pastor, All Nations Bible Fellowship Community Church, Dayton, served as camp pastor and encouraged the youth to believe God made them to become men of good character and courage. Pastor Mann also urged the young men not to let their environment, no matter how difficult, sideline them from their God-given destiny.

It was a phenomenal week.

We witnessed 25 decisions and 13 baptisms. The State of Ohio Baptist Convention, Florida Baptist Convention & Huddle Touch Sports Inc. partnered to Touch a child, reach a family, change communities, and make them better places to work, worship, pray & stay - Dr. Jeffrey Singletary, Catalyst, Florida Baptist Convention.
 
Kirby Mitchell, CampUCan director, said, “Growing up on Chicago’s south side, I had heard the name Jesus, and I had heard the name God. However, never knowing the power within those names could change a person’s life, circumstances, and situation. That revelation changed my life. When youth learn the power of and how to use the name of Jesus in any given situation, their lives will be changed. That’s the reason in John 14:13-14, Jesus says, "And whatever you ask in my name, that I will do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son." What CampUCan does is help young men know the power of Jesus' name.”

Because they gave their lives to Jesus Christ, 25 youth will help communities all over Ohio hear more about the love of Jesus Christ. That’s why CampUCan is so essential.
If you are interested in financially supporting CampUCan, please give at: CampUCan/SCBO, 9000 Antares Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43240 or SCBO.ORG/UCAN