Our Mission
Mission Statement:
It is the mission of Lutheridge + Lutherock Ministries, Inc. to provide programs, opportunities, and places apart where all people can experience a Christ-centered community, be transformed through relationship to God and God's creation, and be equipped for ministry.
Vision for Outdoor Ministry:
Youth, adults, and famiies face an accelerated life pace and pressure from culture that creates stress and leads to separation from God, self, others, and nature. This leads to the need for a safe place to come away for self-reflection and to be fed spiritually by God in order to find renewed meaning in life as a child of God through authentic relationships and service to others.
Lutherock
Camp Lutherock will be the major summer site for youth campers in the long-term future. Even with a new site in the Southeastern Synod, youth groups will continue to travel to Lutherock because of the climate and uniqueness of the area. There will be some adult and family programs at Lutherock, but will not be the major focus of the site. Key = Wilderness Site for Youth
Lutheridge
Lutheridge Conference Center and Camp will continue to serve youth in the summer. Over time, Lutheridge will serve more adults and families. Lutheridge as a year round conference center will continue to thrive and grow in expanded service and ministry. Key = Conference Center
New Site in Alabama/Georgia--Lutheranch
Lutheranch will be a year round, multiple use site. It will serve both youth and adults; up to 50 adults and 100 youth as defined in the vision statement. The key factor will be accessibility to a majority of synod members as defined by Paul Schabacker, Site Selection Task Force Chair. Key = Location & Multiple Use Site
Leadership
Lutheridge+Lutherock Ministries is administered by a Board of Trustees consisting of 16 members. Three members come from each of the four supporting synods; one lay male, one lay female and one clergy. Three at large members can come from any of the synods. Three Bishops rotate participation on the board. Members serve one three year term and may be re-elected for a second term.
Board of Trustees
Vacant, lay male, Florida-Bahamas Synod
Mr. Ken Anderson, Southeastern Synod--Vice President
Mrs. Joanna Ritchie Britt, North Carolina
Mr. Larry Cook, South Carolina Synod
Mrs. Amy Devries, Florida-Bahamas
Mr. Don Doctor, At Large, North Carolina
Mrs. Leslie Elza, At Large, North Carolina
The Rev. Dr. Brady Y. Faggart - North Carolina Synod
The Rev. David Hart - Southeastern Synod
Mrs. Valerie Hollinger, South Carolina
Mrs. Sara Massey - At-Large, President
The Rev. Charles Miller, Florida-Bahamas Synod
The Rev. E. Ray Mohrmann - South Carolina Synod
Mr. Steve Park, North Carolina
The Rev. Dr. John L. (Jan) Setzler - President
Mrs. Kathleen Thompson - Southeastern Synod - Secretary
The Rev. Dr. Leonard H. Bolick - Bishop Representative, North Carolina Synod
The Rev. David Donges - Bishop Representative, South Carolina Synod
The Rev. Julian Gordy- Bishop Representative, Southeast Synod