By Tonia Shroyer – Senior Pastor
Reflecting on this last 2025, I am joyful to report that our 28th annual Youth Excelling Spiritually (YES!) Camp “Jesus to the World” was a huge success! 90 young people and crew made their way by plane and car to Tipp City for six days of hot Bible, fun, and sun/Son…and all with no phones!
There are no words to adequately express the feeling that stirs in my heart to see someone accept the Lord Jesus Christ as their savior for the first time and to publicly celebrate it. A new journey begins every year for all of us at camp as we leave seeking after God and His promises with renewed hope and expectation.
Getting Ready for 2026
As soon as one camp ends, we begin planning for the following year and raising scholarship funds, so that any interested youth may attend and bring a friend. In 2026, we will host YES! Camp from July 21-26, 2026.
In September and October, we also hosted 19 young people from the local area, along with online youth from Michigan, Tennessee, New York, and all the way to California for our first ever Servant Leadership Camp Training.
It was an interactive gathering where we explored the Scriptures about what is required to love like Jesus, be led by the holy spirit, and how to give an effective testimony. “Bible led and Spirit led,” as Pastor Kevin likes to say, has never been so much fun! We will continue these trainings in the spring as well.
Please consider supporting the next generation in building their spiritual foundation while they develop their friendship with Jesus and others. Just note “YES Camp” on any donation checks or online giving, so we know what effort you are helping!
Kingdom Kids
We are also expanding our work from teenagers to the younger set. In February, we officially launch our children’s program, Kingdom Kids. The ministry is overseen by Kristen (Shroyer) Allen, Ministry Director, with the support of dedicated volunteers at CFF.
Alongside interning with kids in the Movement Ministry School, Kristen brings more than 10 years of personal and professional ministry experience. She is excited to steward and grow the program she herself grew up in at Christian Family Fellowship, now alongside her own family and two young children.
Currently, Kingdom Kids serves children ages 0–4 and is supported by a few junior helpers, with plans to expand in the future. We are encouraged by the strong foundation being built and are excited about the impact this ministry will have on our church and the next generation.
Our children are learning the Bible, forming godly friendships, and experiencing the love of Jesus in practical and meaningful ways.
In the months ahead, we look forward to officially launching the Kingdom Kids program, hosting special events, and creating opportunities for new families to connect, attend, and feel supported within our church community. If you want to help, contact Kristen Allen through Christian Family Fellowship or email Sarah Mullens at info@cffm.org.
Prayer Team
The CFF office receives multiple prayer requests for physical healing and restoration of finances and relationships. Our Prayer Ministry Team meets every Thursday, and they are specifically focused on praying for these requests and tracking the testimonies of God’s faithful fulfillment of His promises.
This powerhouse group of women range in age, backgrounds, and even prayer styles, but they each bring a pure heart of faith and a spirit of relentlessness to the table.
The women include members of the Jesus “Varsity Club” such as Ruth Wall, Judi Magel, Juanita Shelton, and Pat Whipp; Movers and Shakers members Susie Heckel and Martie Richardson; and other CFF friends and prayer warriors Kathryn MacKinney, Cathy Munnerlyn, RuthAnne Harvey, Peggy Schimdlapp, and Terri Marsh. These women mean business when it comes to matters of the Kingdom!
Energizing His Vision
Our men are bringing the house down, too! Christian Family Fellowship hosted men this fall from across the country to refresh, enhance, and energize God’s unique vision for their lives at the Men’s Discovery Weekend.
Photos by Michael Lindsay
Godly men of all ages were reminded of this value at the recent Men’s Discovery Weekend. Seventy men from 14 different states were encouraged to quest after a discovery of who God is, who they are, and to ENERGIZE the vision God has for them!
They have continued to gather via the internet to share their hearts, prayers and testimonies as they continue to build a men’s faith community.
Fulfilling Her Call
Women from across the country had an awe-inspiring time as well with our Women in Ministry Conference—Fulfilling Our Call.
The teachers were outstanding, the event was healing, and even if you weren’t there or you’re not a woman, you can still hear those impactful, insightful sharings. You can also find Pastor Wayne Clapp’s Women in Ministry teachings and reference notes there.
A Growing Initiative
Many thanks to all of you who have and continue to contribute for our Growth Initiative. Your faithful giving has enabled us to expand digitally and to work with an executive church consultant in the administrative and projected vision of our local and global ministry.
If you are local and want to come join us in person, we meet Sundays at 10:30 a.m. in Tipp City, Ohio. We also live stream our Sundays and some special events.
Come be a part of what God is partnering with us to do in 2026!