Executive Director's Report 

Let us first and foremost “Rejoice” by saying, THANKS BE TO GOD! For the grace and blessings that has been given to this ministry through Christ Jesus our Lord. This ministry exists for the purpose of, “Forming Faith, Pointing to Christ”. We are called to be faithful to this purpose.

I believe it is important for people from our camp association to know that Luther Point is a camp that is alive and well. In other words, Luther Point has tremendous assets. I’d like to list some of the many assets this shared ministry has to celebrate.

1. A number of camps in WI and MN continue to experience a decline in campers. However, despite trends in Christian camping, camper participation at Luther Point continues to remain strong and healthy.
2. The camp facilities are in very good shape. All of the Family Cabins are remodeled and ready for year-round use. The Retreat Center is still a marvelous building and well received by guests. Improvements are also being made to the Program Coordinator’s residence.
3. The camp staff as a whole are doing excellent work. They compliment each other’s strengths and weaknesses. The people who work here are dedicated, committed and performing well.
4. The camp Board of Directors are excited and focused on seeing the camp move into the next phase of development with the Youth Retreat Center / Storm Shelter along with upgrades to the camp septic system and the addition to the Program Coordinator’s residence.
5. A feasibility study was completed in April of this year and the results were very positive. The results of the feasibility study have given the Board of Directors and staff the confidence to move ahead with a major capital campaign to raise over $1.5 million dollars for the Master Plan.
6. Congregational member support is the strongest it has ever been with $92,700 received in 2006. Even greater support is anticipated this year.
7. Individual donor support in 2006 was extremely strong with receipts totaling more than $120,000 among the Friends (Annual Fund), Family Cabin Renovation Fund, Camper Cabin Fund and Chapel Roof Fund. This is an extraordinary increase from my first year here in 1992 when total individual donor support was only $8,600 dollars.
8. The natural environment of Luther Point is one of the most beautiful camp settings in this area. Numerous people have expressed their sense of awe with the natural beauty and have referred to this camp setting as “Holy Ground”.
9. We have seen participatory increase in some of our Specialty Camps such as Grandparent/Grandchild, Guitar and Family Camps. We have also seen an increase in midweek retreating with the advent of programmed retreat offerings throughout 2007.

These are just some of the many assets that give this Christian Camping Ministry reason to rejoice. Thank you for your ownership, partnership and support for the sake of Christ!

Together in Ministry in the name of Jesus,

Rev. Craig M. Corbin, Executive Director