Marmon Valley Ministries  
Summer Horse Camps with a high calling!

Marmon Valley Ministries exists to provide camps that grow campers toward a love for God, a life of obedience to His Word and a passion for His glory.   Horsemanship experiences make up a large portion of the camp structure.   Age and level appropriate classes ensure that every child is in a class that will help them learn at their skill level.  Within the context of learning horsemanship skills, many opportunities arise for ministry.  Horsemanship classes offer helpful parallels to our relationships, especially a servant, master relationship.  Horsemanship classes allow for teachable moments where the class may see spiritual truth illustrated.

By God’s grace, Marmon Valley Ministries  has helped many children to come to faith in Christ and learn to live a life of faith and commitment to Him. We believe that our camps offer an important service to families and churches that is intended to come alongside their God given efforts to raise up godly young men and women.  Our camps reinforce the gospel message as a supporting third voice. Marmon Valley Ministries offers a friendly environment where campers can be confronted about their need for Christ, be encouraged to discover God’s Word, and be excited about growing. 

Spiritual growth includes both learning the Bible and living it. Growth occurs when the Bible is applied in life and new Biblical thoughts and habits replace the old sinful thoughts and habits that existed before. Camp uniquely creates a Christ-centered community where campers are encouraged to think Biblically and respond Biblically throughout the day in every context of life. Truth is taught, change is anticipated and application is implemented.  Spiritual growth is modeled by all of the staff members.

The routine world in which all children live is busy and full of influences and relationships. Some of these are helpful, some are distracting. Camp is able to create a temporary culture of spiritual growth that provide positive influences and genuine relationships. Campers can come for a short stay and be removed from distractions in order to focus on the truth claims of the Bible. Camp is an intentional attempt to see and savor Christ throughout all of a camper’s experiences and relationships. This is largely done by relationally engaging campers with staff who model a Christ-centered life of growth and love.

Why does Marmon Valley Ministries put so much emphasis on horses?
a. Horses are not central to our mission of helping families and churches to point children to fruitful relationship with Jesus Christ.

b. Horse are the context of our ministry. Horses don’t in and of themselves help children to grow in faith. They do however provide a context for the life of faith that we want to model and proclaim. In the context of learning horsemanship we may apply God’s Word regarding stewardship, responsibility, how to respond to fear, how to deal with anger, failure and many other life experiences. It is the context for relationships at camp.

c. Horses are a tool for ministry. Horses, like many things, can be used directly to teach truth. They often serve as a living object lesson or parable. A rider can visualize the concept of making a complete turn around in true repentance while learning how to reverse a horse.

d. Horses are fun. Camp is designed to be a special, memorable experience that opens opportunities for life change. Horses help us create that experience.

Marmon Valley Ministries, a 501c3 nonprofit organization in Zanesfield, Ohio.  Scholarships are available for campers in need of financial assistance. MVM seeks to provide farm flavored Christian camping opportunities to children of all ages and backgrounds. Marmon Valley Ministries is committed to:

   1. Providing excellent Christ-focused horse camps for children and families.

   2. Providing scholarships for those unable to afford camp.

In order for us to move forward with these priorities, we need your support. Marmon Valley Ministries depends on the contribution of generous donors who understand the value in Christian Camping. Please prayerfully consider supporting Marmon Valley Ministries with both your prayer support and financial contributions. As a 501c3 non-profit organization contributions are tax deductible.

Contact Marmon Valley Ministries at 937-593-8051 for more information about camps and scholarships or invite Marmon Valley Ministries to present our mission to your church or organization.

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