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This summer we look forward to another family camp where we center ourselves on Christ.  With so many distractions in the world we often forget who should be at the Center of our lives.  Do we center our lives around work, school, our kids schedules, our phones?  May family camp 2024 be a reminder to be centered in Christ and abide in him.  

 

Theme Verse:  John 15:4 Abide in me, and I in you.  As the branch cannot bear fruit by itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in me.

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Bible Teacher:

Bruce Baloian

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Bruce Baloian is Professor Emeritus in the Department of Biblical and Religious Studies at Azusa Pacific University. A frequent Bible teacher at RCP, he holds a Bachelor's degree from Westmont College, a Master of Divinity degree from Fuller Theological Seminary and a Master's and a PhD in Old Testament from Claremont Graduate School. In addition to his teaching duties at Azusa, Bruce is the author of "Anger in the Old Testament" as well as articles for the New International Dictionary of Old Testament Theology & Exegesis. He also has been a popular 
guest lecturer for a number of organizations.   

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Bible Teacher:

Sandra Richter

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Dr. Sandra Richter is an Old Testament scholar, an author, an international speaker – and a beloved longtime Bible teacher and member of the RCP family. Sandy holds a bachelor’s degree from Valley Forge University, a master’s from Gordon-Conwell Seminary, and a PhD from Harvard University. She taught at Asbury Theological Seminary, Wesley Biblical Seminary and Wheaton College before joining Westmont College as the Robert H. Gundry Chair of Biblical Studies. She is the well-known author of  “The Epic of Eden: A Christian Entry Into the Old Testament” and a number of subsequent “Epic” curriculums. 

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Mission Speaker:

Cary Solima

 

Cary is a seasoned  leader and educator with 20+ years of experience in cross cultural ministry and youth development through Youth With A Mission (YWAM). Armed with a master's degree in Biblical Studies from Asbury Seminary and a Bachelor's in Leadership from Faith International University, Cary has a solid academic foundation. 

As the founding directors of YWAM Santa Cruz, Cary and her husband Chris lead a dynamic ministry centered on discipleship, evangelism, and Biblical studies. In addition to raising their five young children, her passion is to mentor and equip the next generation of believers to discover their personal callings and cultivate their God given strengths and abilities. 

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Evening Speaker:

Benji Bruneel

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Benji Bruneel serves as one of the Lead Pastors at Santa Barbara Community Church. For over 20 years, Benji has served in local churches, whether through ministry to students, investing in mission partners and helping foster relationships with them, or through preaching and teaching God’s Word. He aims to bring the Bible to life with a blend of teaching, humor, and wonder and to invite people to discover the transformative invitation of God’s scandalous grace.

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Benji and his wife, Greta, both grew up in Stockton, CA. Aside from three years in Denton, TX, they have lived their entire married life on the Central Coast of California. Benji and Greta have three kids: Gwen, Margot, and Isaac, who can often be found playing instruments, playing sports, and making their parents laugh.

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Benji is a graduate of California State University, Stanislaus (‘00), Dallas Theological Seminary (‘07), and Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary (‘22). He loves his family, good coffee, baseball, the local church, and exploring connections between the Bible, theology, and pop culture.