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2 TABLE OF CONTENTS Executive Summary..3 Area Websites and Mission Statements CBM Area Events Calendar 7 Camp Ministries by Area 9 Class Ministries by Area 12 Correspondence Ministries by Area.15 Totals.18 2

3 3 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY CBM is humbly grateful for the Lord s continued work in this ministry. God continues to allow us to reach thousands of boys and girls in the public school system through Released Time, and to disciple many others through Bible Correspondence Lessons. Summer camp continues to thrive as well, with locations across the nation. We are also ecstatic that since the National Internship Program commenced in 2014, the Lord has allowed 31 young adults from 7 teams to graduate, with 16 of these young adults called into full-time ministry. CBM s work and workers continue to be financially and prayerfully supported by individuals and churches who stand behind the ministry. Thank you for supporting this work and for rejoicing together with us in what the Lord has done over the past year. The information and statistics contained within this report represent the work of the Lord through the 3 C s of CBM s 12 United States Areas and its International Affiliates from fall 2017 through fall G.R.O.W. Graduates, January 2018 Luke and Tawny Austin Camp Gilead Bob and Carla Hoke CBM of VA/Camp Red Arrow Juan and Maddie Montalvo Camp Gilead Caroline Nelson Ponderosa Student Ministries Nick and Jovi Odom Ponderosa Student Ministries G.R.O.W. Graduates, August 2018 Josh Hopper CBM of VA/Camp Red Arrow Sarah Pafford CBM National (Utah) Christian Stone Cornerstone Ministry Center Todd and Katherine Stout Camp Grace National Internship Graduates, Dec 2017 National Internship Graduates, Sept 2018 Ansley Blake, TN Josh Hopper, IN Ana Rodriguez, FL Kalaya Beyer, FL Rebecca Colson, GA Kira Frank, VA Rhiannon Grace, TN Matthew Mashburn, FL

4 4 U.S. AREAS: Websites and Mission Statements CBM of FL (Camp Gilead): MISSION STATEMENT: We exist to glorify God by creating an atmosphere for individuals to evaluate their relationship with Christ and be challenged to make decisions resulting in changed lives. CBM of South AL (Camp Victory): MISSION STATEMENT: Camp Victory exists to help young people experience the victory that comes from knowing the Lord Jesus Christ and walking with Him. We do this by working alongside local churches in providing opportunities for Christian camping, Bible classes for local schools and Bible correspondence lessons. CBM of North AL (Ponderosa Student Ministries): MISSION STATEMENT: Helping students take the next step in their relationship with Jesus Christ. CBM of East TN (Camp Ta-Pa-Win-Go): MISSION STATEMENT: We exist to share the love of Jesus Christ and His wonderful plan of forgiveness of sin. CBM National: Camp Ozone (TN): MISSION STATEMENT: Camp Ozone exists to reach children and families, teaching them to love God, His Word and His created world. VISION STATEMENT: Helping ordinary people find extraordinary purpose in Christ. National Headquarters (TN): MISSION STATEMENT: The purpose of CBM is teaching the Bible, evangelizing the unreached, discipling believers of all ages, encouraging and equipping them for active service for Jesus Christ in their community, local church, and on to the world. CBM of NC (New Life Camp): MISSION STATEMENT: New Life Camp exists to love and accept children right where they are and walk with them toward God s best for their lives through a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.

5 5 U.S. AREAS: Websites and Mission Statements, CONTD. CBM of Mid-Atlantic (Camp Grace - NC): MISSION STATEMENT: Camp Grace exists to serve children and families, teaching them to love God, His Word, and His created world. CBM of Southwest PA (Cornerstone Ministry Center): MISSION STATEMENT: We desire to evangelize school students and adults through the Released Time Bible Program, Camp and the Mailbox Club: teaching them the Word of God and guiding them to maturity in our Lord Jesus Christ, providing training and opportunities for Christian service in the local church and to the world. CBM of Maryland: MISSION STATEMENT: The purpose of CBM is teaching the Bible, evangelizing the unreached, discipling believers of all ages, encouraging and equipping them for active service for Jesus Christ in their community, local church, and on to the world. CBM of VA (Camp Red Arrow): MISSION STATEMENT: The purpose of CBM is teaching the Bible, evangelizing the unreached, discipling believers of all ages, encouraging and equipping them for active service for Jesus Christ in their community, local church, and on to the world. CBM of the Great Southwest (OK/MO) MISSION STATEMENT: The purpose of CBM is teaching the Bible, evangelizing the unreached, discipling believers of all ages, encouraging and equipping them for active service for Jesus Christ in their community, local church, and on to the world.

6 6 INTERNATIONAL AFFILIATES: Websites and Mission Statements Interlocking Ministries (Kenya): Director: Bobby Johnson MISSION STATEMENT: Interlocking Ministries, a nondenominational Christian organization, seeks to make disciples of Jesus Christ. We have been deeply affected by relationships with believers around the world and realize how much we need each other. We desire to be instrumental in interlocking the Body of Christ to improve youth and adult lives by seeking to meet spiritual, physical, educational, and financial needs that have the potential to further God s kingdom in Kenya, East Africa, and other parts of the world. Moldova Mission: President: Phil Medlin; Area Director: Anatol Dunas MISSION STATEMENT: Moldova Mission, comprised of a group of committed missionaries, was created to bring hope, faith, safety and purpose and, ultimately, to elevate the quality of life for Moldovan children and future generations. It has been our mission to assemble a team, create a strategic plan, and positively affect the lives of children in Moldova. The Filling Station Honduras: Director: Angie Rivera MISSION STATEMENT: The Filling Station is a ministry in Honduras that reaches the lost and hurting with Jesus by filling them physically as well as spiritually. We believe discipleship is key!

7 7 CBM AREA EVENTS CALENDAR August 2018 Interlocking Ministries: Camp Session in Gwassi, Kenya 6 th -13 th The Filling Station: CBM National Intern Mission Trip 11 th Camp Ozone: Open Gates Community Day 19 th CBM of MD: Closing ceremony for Summer Missions 20 th -26 th Camp Ta-Pa-Win-Go: Appalachian Fair 25 th CBM of MD: Statewide Teachers Training September 2018 Interlocking Ministries: Widows and married ladies business training and microfinance conference, Mfangano Island & Sindo, Kenya; Open air preaching in communities and school chapel programs CBM of MD: Recruitment for after school Character Clubs 11 th Camp Grace: Local Pastor s Breakfast 18 th & 19 th Cornerstone Ministry Center: Open House for Trinity Schools 28 th -30 th Ponderosa Student Ministries: Fall Teen Retreat October nd or 3 rd Camp Victory: Home School Day 6 th -12 th The Filling Station: Imanuel Church Mission Trip 11 th Camp Ta-Pa-Win-Go: Skoolzoutt 12 th -13 th Camp Victory: Father/Son Campout 13 th Camp Ozone: Back Porch festival partnership with Crab Orchard Christian Church-Kids Zone 15 th, 16 th, 18 th Camp Ta-Pa-Win-Go: Skoolzoutt 19 th -21 st Camp Gilead: Fall Retreat 20 th Cornerstone Ministry Center: Juniors Day at Camp (Grades 1-6) 20th-21 st Camp Ta-Pa-Win-Go: Teen Retreat 26 th -27 th Camp Ta-Pa-Win-Go: Father/Son Retreat 26 th -27 th Camp Grace: Elementary Retreat 26 th -28 th Ponderosa Student Ministries: Fall Elementary Retreat November th Camp Victory: Pancake Supper 10 th Cornerstone Ministry Center: Tentative CBM Board Fundraiser 17 th Cornerstone Ministry Center: Survivor 101 Teen Activity 30 th -Dec. 1 st Camp Grace: Ladies Craft Retreat December 2018 CBM of MD: Birthday Party for Jesus Outreach Interlocking Ministries: Camp session in Mfangano Island, Kenya 7 th Camp Ozone: Ozone Christmas 21 st -Jan. 2 nd Ponderosa Student Ministries: New Year s Eve Staff Retreat January 2019 The Filling Station: Mission Team 18 th -18 th Camp Grace: Teen Lock-In 18 th -20 th Camp Victory: Missions Retreat (9 th grade & up) 26 th CBM of MD: Statewide Teachers Training

8 8 CBM AREA EVENTS CALENDAR , CONTD. February nd -3 rd Camp Victory: 2 nd -6 th Grade Retreat 8 th -9 th Cornerstone Ministry Center: Teen All Nighter 16 th CBM of MD: Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon 16 th -17 th Camp Victory: 2 nd -6 th Grade Retreat 23 rd Camp Victory: Volleyball Tournament 23 rd Camp Ozone: Saturday at Camp (Teens) March 2019 Interlocking Ministries: Large scale evangelistic event in Migori, Kenya The Filling Station: Possible Mission Group 8 th -9 th Camp Victory: Mother/Daughter Retreat 12 th -16 th Camp Victory: Mother/Daughter Retreat 15 th -16 th Camp Grace: Mother/Daughter Retreat 23 rd Cornerstone Ministry Center: Pancake Breakfast & Juniors Day at Camp (Grades 1-6) April 2019 Interlocking Ministries: First ever camp session in Sindo, Kenya 1 st -5 th Cornerstone Ministry Center: Work Week 9 th or 10 th Camp Victory: Home School Day 19 th -21 st Camp Gilead: Spring Retreat 20 th Camp Grace: Fishing Tournament 21 st Camp Victory: Easter Sunrise Service & Breakfast 23 rd Camp Ozone: Home School Day 27 th Camp Victory: Family Day 27 th Cornerstone Ministry Center: Open House May rd -4 th Cornerstone Ministry Center: Work Days 4 th Camp Gilead: Open House 18 th Cornerstone Ministry Center: Ladies Event 18 th Camp Grace: Open House 28 th Camp Grace: Released Time Appreciation Dinner June 2019 Interlocking Ministries: Marriage couples conference in Homa Bay, Kenya; Open air preaching in communities and school chapel programs 14 th CBM of MD: Annual Fundraising Banquet 15 th CBM of MD: Evangelism Saturday 16 th -21 st CBM of MD: Summer Missionary Intern Training Week #1 24 th -28 th CBM of MD: Summer Missionary Intern Training Week #2 29 th Cornerstone Ministry Center: Summer Staff Event (tentative)

9 9 CAMP MINISTRIES BY U.S. AREA Includes: *Summer camp *Guests at CBM hosted events (held on-site) *Guests at non-cbm hosted events (i.e.: rentals; held on-site) CBM of FL: Camp Gilead 737 summer campers; 52 reported salvation decisions; $39,724 awarded in scholarships 80 guests at CBM hosted events; 1 event 2307 guests at non-cbm hosted events; 35 conferences/groups CBM of South AL: Camp Victory 1216 summer campers; 95 reported salvation decisions; $31,560 awarded in scholarships 1975 guests at CBM hosted events; 11 events 2504 guests at non-cbm hosted events; 40 conferences/groups CBM of North AL: Ponderosa Student Ministries 263 summer campers; 67 reported salvation decisions; $6,355 awarded in scholarships; $29,500 for Foster Camp Scholarships 102 guests at CBM hosted events; 3 events 481 guests at non-cbm hosted events; 10 conferences/groups CBM of East TN: Camp Ta-Pa-Win-Go 739 summer campers; 51 reported salvation decisions; $45,122 awarded in scholarships 400 guests at CBM hosted events; 8 events; 20 reported salvation decisions 5,000 guests at non-cbm hosted events; 43 conferences/groups; 10 reported salvation decisions CBM of TN: Camp Ozone 84 summer campers; 6 reported salvation decisions; $2,206 awarded in scholarships 222 guests at CBM hosted events; 5 events 598 guests at non-cbm hosted events; 24 conferences/groups; 2 reported salvation decisions CBM National Headquarters (TN) 365 guests at CBM hosted events; 9 events 4,834 guests at non-cbm hosted events; 426 conferences/groups CBM of NC: New Life Camp 2,500 summer campers; $28,000 awarded in scholarships 2,200 guests at CBM hosted events 3,200 guests at non-cbm hosted events

10 10 CAMP MINISTRIES BY U.S. AREA, CONTD Includes: *Summer camp *Guests at CBM hosted events (held on-site) *Guests at non-cbm hosted events (i.e.: rentals; held on-site) CBM of Mid-Atlantic: Camp Grace 482 summer campers; 29 reported salvation decisions; $19,191 awarded in scholarships 466 guests at CBM hosted events; 8 events 640 guests at non-cbm hosted events; 15 conferences/groups; 9 reported salvation decisions CBM of Southwest PA: Cornerstone Ministry Center 152 summer campers; 7 reported salvation decisions; $8,995 awarded in scholarships 565 guests at CBM hosted events; 9 events 2755 guests at non-cbm hosted events; 36 conferences/groups; 4 reported salvation decisions CBM of MD 37 summer campers; 6 reported salvation decisions; $2,342 awarded in scholarships 191 summer Bible Clubbers; 10 locations; 20 reported salvation decisions 185 guests at CBM hosted events; 8 events; 2 reported salvation decisions CBM of VA: Camp Red Arrow 444 summer campers; 26 reported salvation decisions; $15,821 awarded in scholarships 169 guests at CBM hosted events; 2 events; 21 reported salvation decisions 759 guests at non-cbm hosted events; 10 conferences/groups

11 11 U.S. CAMP MINISTRIES TOTALS Total people reached through CAMP MINISTRIES: 36,652 Total reported salvation decisions through CAMP MINISTRIES: 427 Summer Camp: 6,845 campers 359 reported salvation decisions $228,816 awarded in scholarships CBM-hosted events during the school year: 6,729 campers 43 reported salvation decisions Guest Ministries events during the school year: 23,078 Guests hosted 25 reported salvation decisions INTERNATIONAL CAMP MINISTRIES Interlocking Ministries (Kenya) 2,478 summer campers 923 reported salvation decisions $50,000 awarded in scholarships The Filling Station (Honduras) 2 Trade School Artisans 300 attended Christian movie nights 30 attending youth group weekly; 1 reported salvation decision 100 summer day campers 120 people fed physically and spiritually Moldova Mission 120 summer campers 20 reported salvation decisions $10,000 awarded in scholarships

12 12 U.S. CLASS MINISTRIES BY AREA Includes: *Released Time Bible Education (public school students) *Bible Clubs *Christian School Chapels *L.E.A.R.N./Next Level (New Life Camp only) CBM of FL: Camp Gilead 18 Bible Club students; 1 school; 1 county; 1 state CBM of South AL: Camp Victory 3,200 Released Time students; 10 schools; 4 counties; 1 state Names of counties: Geneva, Coffee, Covington, Henry CBM of North AL: Ponderosa Student Ministries 660 Released Time students; 11 schools; 1 county; 1 state Name of county: DeKalb 6 reported salvation decisions CBM of East TN: Camp Ta-Pa-Win-Go, VA, KY 6,187 Released Time students; 52 schools; 9 counties; 3 states 500 Christian School chapel students; 4 schools; 2 counties; 2 states Names of KY counties: Bell Names of VA counties: Tazewell, Buchanan, Wise, Washington Names of TN counties: Claiborne, Union, Johnson, Washington, Hancock, Green, Sullivan 184 reported salvation decisions CBM of TN: Camp Ozone 355 Christian School chapel students; 3 schools; 3 counties; 1 state Names of TN Counties: Cumberland, Knox, Hamilton CBM of NC: New Life Camp 400 L.E.A.R.N. students per semester 800 Next Level Sports students CBM of Mid-Atlantic: Camp Grace 3800 Released Time students; 25 schools; 1 county; 1 state Name of county: Robeson 205 reported salvation decisions CBM of Southwest PA: Cornerstone Ministry Center 639 Released Time students; 21 schools; 3 counties; 1 state Names of counties: Greene, Fayette, Washington 97 reported salvation decisions

13 13 U.S. CLASS MINISTRIES BY AREA, CONTD. CBM of MD 184 Bible Club students; 16 schools; 3 counties; 1 state Names of counties: Greater Baltimore (includes Baltimore County & City), Carroll 22 reported salvation decisions 104 children at Open Air evangelism events; 5 locations; 10 reported salvation decisions 259 children at other classes; 4 events CBM of VA: Camp Red Arrow 3,496 Released Time students; 18 schools; 5 counties; 1 state Names of counties: Page, Culpeper, Madison, Orange, Greene 215 reported salvation decisions CBM of the Great Southwest (OK/MO) 1,208 Released Time students; 12 schools; 8 counties; 2 states Names of Oklahoma counties: Tulsa, McCurtain, Nowata, LeFlore, Latimer, Creek, Kay Name of Missouri county: Howell 8 reported salvation decisions

14 14 U.S. CLASS MINISTRIES TOTALS Total people reached through CLASS MINISTRIES: 21,810 Total reported salvation decisions through CLASS MINISTRIES: Schools reached 40 Counties reached 10 States reached (FL, AL, NC, TN, OK, MO, PA, MD, VA, KY) INTERNATIONAL CLASS MINISTRIES Interlocking Ministries (Kenya) 2,383 True Love Waits decisions 1,332 Open-Air Evangelism decisions 1,959 School Chapel decisions The Filling Station (Honduras) 700 reached through school Bible programs Moldova Mission 400 enrolled in English classes through Emanuel Baptist Church 10 known salvation decisions 1 CBM Missionary sent full-time as of August 2018 Orphan Home Update: There are 4 orphans currently living in the first of the two orphan homes built on the camp property. The second family is waiting to be approved by the government so that they can take some orphans also.

15 15 U.S. CORRESPONDENCE MINISTRIES BY AREA *Bible Correspondence/Mailbox Club Lessons CBM of FL: Camp Gilead 966 lessons completed 217 students enrolled; 1 reported salvation decision States being sent to: FL, KS, NC, GA, OH, DE CBM of South AL: Camp Victory 8,819 lessons completed 1,042 students enrolled States being sent to: AL, FL, GA, NC, SC, VA, TN, MS, LA, TX, CA CBM of North AL: Ponderosa Student Ministries 416 of lessons completed 65 students enrolled States being sent to: AL, GA, TN CBM of East TN: Camp Ta-Pa-Win-Go 5,533 lessons completed 885 students enrolled; 11 reported salvation decisions States being sent to: VA, TN, KY, NC, TX, FL, AL, WV, SC, PA, GA, MI, MT Other countries being sent to: Kenya CBM National: Camp Ozone (TN) 181 lessons completed 44 students enrolled States being sent to: TN, NC CBM of Mid-Atlantic: Camp Grace (NC) 1,243 lessons completed 305 students enrolled; 3 reported salvation decisions States being sent to: NC CBM of NC: New Life Camp 1,665 lessons completed 358 students enrolled CBM of Southwest PA: Cornerstone Ministry Center 425 lessons completed 342 students enrolled States being sent to: PA, NC

16 16 U.S. CORRESPONDENCE MINISTRIES BY AREA, CONTD. CBM of Maryland (MD) 15 lessons completed 11 students enrolled States being sent to: MD CBM of VA: Camp Red Arrow 818 lessons completed Approximately 90 students enrolled; 216 reported salvation decisions (chapel + lessons) States being sent to: VA

17 17 U.S. CORRESPONDENCE MINISTRIES TOTALS Total people reached through CORRESPONDENCE MINISTRIES: 3,359 Total reported salvation decisions through CORRESPONDENCE MINISTRIES: ,081 Lessons completed 20 States reached FL, KS, NC, GA, OH, DE, AL, SC, VA, TN, MS, LA, TX, CA, KY, WV, PA, MI, MT, MD

18 18 TOTALS FOR U.S. MINISTRIES People Reached Through CAMP Ministries: 36,652 Reported Salvation Decisions Through CAMP Ministries: 427 People Reached Through CLASS Ministries: 21,810 Reported Salvation Decisions Through CLASS Ministries: 747 People Reached Through CORRESPONDENCE Ministries: 3,359 Reported Salvation Decisions Through CORRESPONDENCE Ministries: 231 TOTAL People Reached Through ALL CBM U.S. MINISTRIES: 61,821 TOTAL Reported Salvation Decisions Through ALL CBM U.S. MINISTRIES: 1,405

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