What does it really take to lead a Christian camp that serves youth, families, and the wider community? In this inspiring conversation, Betsy shares how Camp Pine Lake is shaping young lives, building Christian community, and creating lasting impact through camp ministry.

In this special Partners in Ministry conversation, Dan Smith sits down with Betsy, director of Camp Pine Lake in Eldora, Iowa, to talk about the mission of camp ministry, serving youth and families, and how Christian community can transform lives.

Betsy shares how Camp Pine Lake has grown beyond traditional overnight camps to also serve the wider community through day camps, drama camp, monthly community meals, and food outreach. She also reflects on the joy of watching young people grow into leaders, the beauty of seeing God at work through ministry, and the power of long-term relationships in nonprofit leadership.

This interview offers encouragement for nonprofit leaders, camp directors, church leaders, volunteers, donors, and anyone passionate about serving others in the way of Jesus.
Recorded on March 25, 2026. Originally published on Tuesday, April 7, 2026.