Christ Integration Camp

Welcome to the CIC blog! This introductory post gives you a quick overview of each article so you can follow the movement from its foundation to its future.

1. Why the CIC? This post explains the heart behind the CIC vision and why a Christ‑centered, development‑focused ministry model matters.

2. Middle School Development and Christ This post explores how early adolescent development intersects with spiritual formation and why it shapes everything CIC does.

3. A Middle School Ministry This post outlines what makes middle school ministry unique and how CIC responds to the needs of this age group.

4. Running the Race: Why CIC Embraces a Sports Camp Model This post describes why CIC uses a sports‑driven structure to build discipline, belonging, and spiritual growth.

5. The CIC Blueprint for Ministry Development This post lays out the strategic framework that guides CIC’s ministry design and long‑term development.

6. The Journey of Belonging This post unpacks how belonging forms the first step in the CIC discipleship pathway and why it matters for every student.

7. Locked‑In: CIC Style This post explains what it means to be “locked‑in” spiritually, emotionally, and communally within the CIC movement.

8. Awakening: Recognizing God at Work This post invites students to see and respond to God’s activity in their lives as the culmination of the CIC journey.

9. The Becoming Movement This post introduces the Becoming phase, where students grow in identity, purpose, and Christ‑centered maturity.

10. The Playbook Conference This post presents the purpose, structure, and vision of the Playbook Conference as the practical training ground where students apply what they’ve learned.

11. The Playbook Conference Schedule This post provides a visual overview of the conference schedule to help students and families understand the flow of the day.

12. The Journey Continues This post is a closing summary that marks the transition from the CIC framework to its real‑world ministry application.