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08/21/2026

🧡 Loved Beyond Our Failures

“God’s heart of gentle embrace is never outmatched by our mistakes.” – Taylor Joy Murray

Our failures may shape our story, but they never define our value in God's eyes. His grace is greater than our regrets, and His love remains steadfast even when we stumble. We can always return to the One whose arms are open with compassion and hope.

08/21/2026

🌍 Shaping GLP Cohort 4 Together

This week, we held two online gatherings with CCI Association Leaders and their representatives as we continue preparing for Cohort 4 of the Global Leadership Program (GLP).

We spent time workshopping some of the key questions around Cohort 4 together, sharing perspectives, experiences and ideas to help shape the program before applications open.

🧡 Thank you to every Association Leader who joined us and shared so openly. Your insight and experience are helping shape the next cohort and strengthen GLP as a truly global, collaborative program.

08/20/2026

Our latest issue of Together is now available!

This month we explore what it means to participate in God's work as we celebrate stories of collaboration, leadership, prayer, and ministry from across the global CCI community. We hope these stories encourage and inspire you as we continue serving together.

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08/20/2026

🇦🇺 CVA Australia National Conference (27–30 July)

At the end of last month CVA (Christian Venues Association) in Australia held their National Conference at Sandstone Point Hotel in Queensland, bringing together members from across the country for four days under the theme "Grow." The conference provided opportunities for spiritual renewal and reflection, professional development, and meaningful connection among Christian venue leaders.

Through worship, learning, discussion, and fellowship, participants were encouraged to grow both personally and professionally as they shared experiences, strengthened relationships, and explored ways to better serve their guests, teams, and ministries. The gathering provided valuable time to reconnect with peers and be refreshed for the work God has entrusted to them.

As leaders return to their venues and ministries, please pray that the growth and encouragement experienced throughout the conference will continue to bear fruit, and that God will strengthen, equip, and guide them as they serve through Christian hospitality and ministry across Australia.

08/19/2026

🌳 CCSA Leaders Recognised for Their CreationCare Commitment

As part of the recent CCSA Conference in South Africa, several member ministries were presented with certificates recognising their completion of the CCI CreationCare Assessment and their commitment to becoming part of CCI CreationCare. A few members from ACC (West Africa) were celebrated too!

CreationCare was woven throughout the conference, encouraging leaders to consider how they can care more intentionally for God's creation through the stewardship of their camps, retreat centres, and ministry sites. It was encouraging to see so many ministries taking practical steps to reflect God's heart for creation in the places where they serve.

If your camp or retreat centre would like to become part of CCI CreationCare, we'd love to invite you to complete the free CreationCare Assessment and begin the journey.

Learn more and complete the assessment here:https://www.cciworldwide.org/creationcare-assessment

08/18/2026

It was such a joy to bring the GLP Cohort 3 family back together! 🌍

Leaders from around the world gathered online to reconnect, reflect on their journey since completing the Global Leadership Program, and encourage one another as they continue serving in their ministries.

It was wonderful to see so many familiar faces again, hear stories of what God has been doing, and be reminded that the relationships built through GLP continue long after the program ends.

Thank you to everyone who joined us. We are grateful for this global community of leaders and look forward to seeing how God continues to work through each of you. 🧡

08/18/2026

🇸🇱🇬🇭 In just over a week's time, CCI Sierra Leone will host its annual conference, and a meaningful West African connection is emerging. Abdul-Latif Bogobiri, Chair of CCAG (Christian Camping Association of Ghana), has been invited to attend as an encourager and regional partner.

CCI Worldwide has committed the first $1,000 toward Latif’s travel, and we are inviting others to help provide the remaining $875 needed to complete the trip.
This is Global Frontiers and Global Collaboration in action: leaders crossing borders, strengthening one another, and building friendships that can help Christian camping grow across West Africa.

👉Would you consider a gift to help Latif represent Ghana and encourage our brothers and sisters in Sierra Leone?

Give here: https://donorbox.org/supporting-latif

08/17/2026

🧡 Loved Beyond Our Failures

📖 “Jesus looked at him and loved him.” – Mark 10:21a (NIV)

Before Jesus challenged the rich young ruler, He first looked at him with love. God's love is not based on our performance or perfection. Even in our shortcomings, His gaze is filled with grace, inviting us to trust Him more deeply and follow Him wholeheartedly.

08/14/2026

🧡 An Unshakable Refuge

“You don’t discover what you’re anchored to until the ground beneath you begins to move.” – Cathie Ostapchuk

Seasons of uncertainty have a way of revealing where we've placed our trust. When our confidence is anchored in God rather than our circumstances, we discover a peace that remains steady even when life feels unsettled. His faithfulness is the anchor that holds us firm.

08/14/2026

We thank CCSA - Christian Camping Southern Africa for being such great supporters of the CCI CreationCare initiative.

If your camp or retreat centre would like to become part of CCI CreationCare, we'd love to invite you to complete the free CreationCare Assessment and begin the journey.

Learn more and complete the assessment here:https://www.cciworldwide.org/creationcare-assessment