No one knew that at a greasy diner near Dublin TX (home of the famous Dublin Dr. Pepper)
a vision would be born that would turn into a powerful movement of God that has changed countless lives, touched people internationally, and has captured the attention of many people from all ages all over the nation. A group of student pastors sat down one night after a youth camp completed and talked about the things wrong with society, subculture, christiandom, et al... through the course of that late night meal, a unified desire was shared for authentic worship to lead to authentic lifestyle. Not only that, but a sincere push was made to begin thinking of ways to be able to communicate and encourage the body of Christ at large to think about Leading, Serving, following, Relevant evangelism, worship, and community. It was in the year 2000 that the vision became fruition. With a handful of students from a few churches, some of these very youth pastors, along with a few others joined together for the very first 220 Student Leadership Week. This was to be a week like no other. Based around the verse Galatians 2:20, and using the theme "ablaze" this week literally changed the course of many lives forever. Only 40 something people were in attendance, but all knew that they had been a part of something so special and real, that they left overwhelmed and encouraged all at the same time. There was no option than to look ahead at what God was doing, and joining Him in the adventure. That week, Jeremiah 20:9 was a big verse. "Your word in me is like a fire in my bones, I am weary of holding it in."
Since 2000, the numbers of those who have become a part of the 220 community have grown. Today, 220 consists of 2 Student Leadership Weeks, A preteen week, a home church, and missions being launched very soon. 220 is staffed by 7 different people and is overseen by a board of directors. It is responsible for Bible Study materials, worship resources, camps, conferences, weekends, retreats, and building a community of like minded people and fellowships to network in expanding people's view and perception of God for His glory. 220 is a passionate vehicle that God is using not only in the lives of young people, but people of all ages. It is an authentic movement of God that is powerful
and challenging. 220 exists to engage with a Holy God, not religion. It desires to go from Ritual Observance to Relational Obedience. 220 is making much of God. It isn't about revolution as much as it is about redemption. Those involved with 220 longs for the day when the church is more known for what we stand for, rather than what we stand against.
The only way this can be accomplished is for sincere relationship with God to be lived out in an authentic way - crucified to self, carrying our crosses individually, and following what the real Jesus of the Bible looks like. Not the Jesus of denomination.
camp= wow this year, God moved in ways I could have never fathomed or seen. Thanks for all the prayer you put into these events and thanks for being open to the movement of the Holy Spirit through you.
Hey John! Sooo happy to know your little Lion is home! What a journey, and a blessing!
Summer is getting closer, and just wanted to let you know I'm open to help yall do anything you need getting ready for three weeks of camp. I'm not REC'ing it up this year :( so I would love to help in some other way.
so basically yall are the best camp ever on the world. i have never seen God move so much in one camp! thanks to everyone who helps make 220 happen! i love you j.d. and john! you guys are amazing! i cant wait for next year! God bless! -Marissa Salley
hey, i loved camp 220!! i was wondering if you could put some of the songs on this page that we sang at camp. i loved those songs. john sherrill is amazing.
If you guys haven't had a chance to join the Camp 220 group that I created, go to http://groups.myspace.com/camp220 and join :) Lets get the group going!!! Post stuff like your favorite memories of camp, what you learned, what did you eat (or not eat), etc!
Words can't even begin to describe how God worked in my life this past week in Abilene. Thank you SO much to Carol, Tim, Matt, JD, The John Sherrill Band, the HBU Rec Team, and everyone who helped make this amazing camp possible. It honestly was the biggest life changing experience of my life. I can't wait for January!!
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