It's All About Faith Formation
More and more people don't see value in church engagement. This is leading to a decline in participation in the Christian faith in America.
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The outcome of LUCM's work is to reverse these trends and see churches experience healthy congregations with thriving discipleship cultures.
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LUCM's ministry efforts manifest through training, teaching, programming and supporting believers and the Church. The result is authentic faith formation, maturation of faith and sharing of the Gospel.
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LUCM operates three camp and retreat ministry sites, a school of discipleship, and a dedicated effort to support and coach camp ministry leaders.
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Learn about these unique LUCM ministry efforts below.
Awanita Valley
Tucked away from distractions, Awanita Valley (Marietta, SC) provides church leaders the space and support they need to facilitate meaningful and memorable experiences with their groups.
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The Guest Experience Team supports leaders in the retreat experience from initial site visits until the last van exits the property.
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Groups experience quality meals, comfortable accommodations, and unique, exciting recreation experiences. Topping the list are activities like horseback riding, mountain-top Humvee rides, lake adventures and miles of peaceful hiking trails.
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All of these services are offered to churches by partners in ministry who are motivated by the faith formation that occurs when churches invest time away to connect and invest in community.
Forcamps
Forcamps provides the custom support in business operations and strategy that camp ministries need. Forcamps supports camp ministry leaders with an added commitment to see camps thrive in their ministry efforts, and to prevent camp ministries from closing.​
Forcamps uses a vast experience in camp ministry leadership to help other camp ministries navigate challenges and experience more impact.​
Forcamps is built on a passion for excellence and impact in Christian camp ministry. Outcomes are achieved through coaching support, management services, or mergers.
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High Pastures
High Pastures (Burnsville, NC) is the sanctuary that ministry leaders and families have been longing for.
Miles of hiking trails, waterfalls, babbling streams and comfortable cabins are what guests encounter among the hundreds of acres that form this private setting.
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Since 1958, High Pastures has offered rest to believers looking for a space to retreat and connect more deeply with God and one another.
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A variety of lodging options offer church groups, families, and teams resort-quality experiences.
Look Up Lodge
Look Up Lodge (Travelers Rest, SC) is LUCM's founding site.
​Look Up Lodge offers a variety of experiences including summer camp sessions for teens and children, programmed conferences, and custom retreats.
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Planning a custom retreat is made easy with the Look Up Lodge Guest Experience Team. They take care of the details to ensure leaders get to enjoy quality time with their group.
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Programmed Conferences handle all the details, allowing you to focus on meaningful moments and leave feeling encouraged and revitalized.
Ministry Leader Care
LUCM is passionate about walking along side ministry leaders in the challenging and rewarding journey that is their life's call.
The LUCM team understands the path, because they walk it daily, too. LUCM leaders have the know-how to navigate the obstacles that threaten to derail ministers.
It's important for ministry leaders confidently engage the work that God has invited them into. Whether leaders desire better strategy for impact, or need a temporary guide for this season, LUCM is committed to supporting and equipping pastors and other ministry leaders.
Tracy's Camp
Tracy’s Camp (TC), the latest addition to the Look Up Christian Ministries network, offers an exceptional retreat experience in the heart of South Carolina’s Coastal Plain. Nestled near the town of Pinewood, just an hour from the capital of Columbia, this serene location provides an idyllic setting for Christian churches and schools to deepen their faith and strengthen community.
Surrounded by natural beauty, Tracy’s Camp is ideally positioned near some of the region’s finest recreational opportunities. Lake Marion, a short drive away, offers premier boating and fishing, renowned as some of the best in the state. For those seeking adventure, Congaree National Park, approximately an hour away, offers breathtaking landscapes and unforgettable exploration.
At Tracy’s Camp, every detail is thoughtfully curated to ensure a memorable and transformative retreat. From delicious meals and comfortable meeting spaces to engaging recreational activities, our dedicated team handles it all, allowing your church or school group to focus on what truly matters—faith formation and connection.
VOX School of Discipleship
Vox School of Discipleship (Travelers Rest, SC) is a life-changing opportunity for personal, spiritual, and education growth!
Taking place at Look Up Lodge, Vox exists to develop young adults into capable followers of Christ through Biblical education, intentional discipleship, authentic community, and great adventure.
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Because Vox partners with Columbia International University, Vox participants graduate from the program with 24 fully transferable college credits!
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While the setting, the cohort, and the education are all incredible benefits, the adventures that Vox students get to experience are what makes this year stand out!
