Speaker of the Week: Joshua McFann

JOSHUA MCFANN is a passionate communicator of the Gospel who describes himself as “a friend to all and a stranger to none.” Joshua travels both locally and globally preaching the Gospel, equipping believers to share Jesus with their neighbors, and calling people to live fully focused on King Jesus and His Kingdom. He is earning his bachelor’s degree in Pastoral Ministry and Biblical Studies at Trinity Bible College. Joshua serves with Forge, a ministry committed to raising up more Kingdom laborers.

Christian Camps: Western Region

If you’re a youth pastor looking for a high-quality overnight Christian camp in the Western U.S., this A–Z list highlights twelve standout options known for strong programming, solid lodging, great food service, and memorable outdoor experiences. Based on a combination of things: parent reviews, youth pastor recommendations, online ratings, and general reputation for 2025. 

Speaker of the Week: Travis Dean

TRAVIS DEANS has been in full-time youth ministry since 1996 as a youth pastor, campus ministry director, and youth network coordinator. Through Travis’s role, he mentors youth workers, consults for churches, assists youth workers to collaborate through evangelistic outreaches, equips students to share their faith, shares strategies for students to form campus ministries in their schools, and organizes youth ministry conferences.

Youth Ministry Mission Trip Organizations (2025-2026)

Planning a summer mission trip for your student ministry involves more than choosing a destination — it’s about selecting an experience that is safe, spiritually formative, logistically manageable, and meaningful for both your students and the community you serve. This list (*in no order) highlights ten trusted organizations that specialize in SHORT-TERM (5–10 DAY), U.S.–BASED […]