About Us

In love and grace, we seek to share the good news of Jesus Christ, live by the power of the Holy Spirit, and serve with gratitude, knowing that our world belongs to God. 

Our Mission

Believing that God’s people need facilities which promote their spiritual welfare as well as their physical health and happiness, our goal is to establish, maintain, and operate a family ministry center for spiritual renewal, recreation for all ages, food service, camping, and lodging in an atmosphere of Christian fellowship.

Statement of Faith

Knowing that our world belongs to God, we seek to share the good news of Jesus Christ, live by the power of the Holy Spirit, and serve others with gratitude, love, and grace.

  • We believe in the Triune God—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit—revealed in the Holy Bible and confessed by the Christian Church in the Apostles’ Creed.
  • We believe the Bible is the inspired and trustworthy Word of God, the final authority for faith and life.
  • We believe that salvation is by grace alone, through faith alone, in Christ alone.

Sincerely held Christian beliefs are the foundation of the Christian Reformed Conference Grounds, Inc.

Faith foundation

The Conference Grounds is a Christian ministry with beliefs that are most simply stated in the Apostles’ Creed:


We believe in God the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth.

We believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord—who was conceived by the Holy Spirit and born of the virgin Mary, who suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried. He descended to hell. On the third day he rose again from the dead. He ascended to heaven, and is seated at the right hand
of the Father almighty. From there he will come to judge the living and the dead.

We believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting.

Amen

Our ministry is rooted in the Reformed branch of the Christian church and affirms the historic Creeds and Confessions (Apostles’ Creed, Nicene Creed, Athanasian Creed and The Heidelberg Catechism, Belgic Confession, Canons of Dort).
We believe:

  • That God, who created all things, is renewing all things through Jesus Christ our Lord.
  • That the Holy Spirit calls, equips, and sanctifies God’s people to bear witness to the kingdom of God in word and deed.
  • That as members of Christ’s church, we are called to live lives of gratitude, holiness, and service as we await the day when Christ makes all things new.

What is the Conference Grounds?

The Conference Grounds is a place for people to gather in all kinds of ways. In the summer, families stay the week at Camp Conference Grounds, enjoying the beach, pool, and weekly themed activities. In the fall and winter season, our facilities are open for retreats and rentals.

History of the Christian Reformed Conference Grounds, Inc.


Rooted in Christian faith, and being committed members of the Christian Reformed Church, the founding families of the Christian Reformed Conference Grounds, Inc established the ministry in 1950. 

Marked by a growing Biblical Conference Movement in the 1900’s, the world-wide Christian community “came to see Bible Conferences not only as gatherings for spiritual teaching and Bible study, but also as places for spiritual renewal and recreation that did not compromise conservative standards of Christian morality”. (Mark Sidwell. “‘Come Apart and Rest A While’: the Origin of the Bible Conference Movement in America”. Detroit Baptist Seminary Journal 15 (2010): 75–98.)

The mission of the ministry was established to create a place where people could gather, study the Bible, worship God through music and spend time together by stepping away from the busyness of their daily lives. The Bible verse of Mark 6:31 became a light post for the ministry…where Jesus tells his disciples to “come apart and rest awhile”. Thus became the anchoring inspiration until this day.

As word continued to spread about the property, programming, and environment, a growing number of people began to make a visit to the Conference Grounds a tradition and regular part of their ability to restore, renew and rest – all while deepening their faith in Jesus Christ. 

Use of the physical property
Participation in Summer Christian Family Camp activities on a drive-in basis
Ability to reserve campsites, rent facilities, and reserve cottages
Voting rights at the Annual Meeting of the Membership
Ability to volunteer for participation on the Board of Directors
10% off member discount at The Grounds Cafe and Grill
join the ministry!

Membership Policies

Membership at the Conference Grounds denotes support of the ministry. Membership fees provide necessary financial support which enables us to maintain grounds as a gathering place for drawing nearer to God and closer to one another in Christian love. 

The membership program is an annual family membership for the members of your household that runs for the calendar year. Membership is open to the public, and is a required fee for all individual reservations on our property. 

Each household with a Membership at the Conference Grounds will receive an Annual Membership Card. During the non-summer months (September – May), membership provides a 10% off member discount at The Grounds Cafe and Grill. 

We praise God for what He has given this ministry, through your support and prayers.

Our Team

Meet the amazing staff who make our ministries run. We’re a team of people who love to serve and are passionate about making this a great place for you to gather and grow!

Valerie Williams

Executive Director

Mike Williams

Facilities and Security Lead

Tracy VanderLugt

Hospitality Lead

Sarah Scott

Events & Family Ministries Lead

Lisa Ledeboer

Guest Services and Retail Lead

Melanie Lamer

Administrative Services Lead

Eric Berends

Maintenance and Repair Contractor

Ellie Dyk

MarComms Lead

Lynn Bailey

Food Service Lead

Program Leads

Julie Baylor

Music Ministry Lead

Kristyn Bouws

Bible School Lead

Rachel Dyk

Arts & Crafts Lead

Tammy Kaptein

SNW Program Lead

Camp Conference Grounds

Summer Team

Camp Conference Grounds is busy – and so are our summer staff! Say hey to our incredible team of hard workers who make the Grounds a great place to Come Apart and Rest Awhile!

  • Summer 2026 Team!
  • Gardening Team
  • Music Team
  • Director’s Family
  • Maintenance Team
  • Volunteer Team
  • Children’s Director
  • Youth Team
  • Kitchen Team
  • Cleaning Team
  • Volunteers
  • Pool Team
  • Store Team
  • Bible School Team

Board of Directors

  • Craig Bos
  • Jacki Horjus
  • Walt Horlings
  • Bob Huisman
  • Lori Insley
  • Cal Keuning
  • Michael Klaasen
  • Dan Koetsier
  • Steve Kragt
  • Glenn Kuyers
  • Doug Mulder
  • Cheryl Oostdyk
  • Cam Rotman
  • Steve Raak
  • Scott Schrotenboer
  • Dan Visser
  • Nancy Westendorp

Our Mission

Believing that God’s people need facilities which promote their spiritual welfare as well as their physical health and happiness, our goal is to establish, maintain, and operate a family ministry center for spiritual renewal, recreation for all ages, food service, camping, and lodging in an atmosphere of Christian fellowship.

Statement of Faith

Knowing that our world belongs to God, we seek to share the good news of Jesus Christ, live by the power of the Holy Spirit, and serve others with gratitude, love, and grace.

  • We believe in the Triune God—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit—revealed in the Holy Bible and confessed by the Christian Church in the Apostles’ Creed.
  • We believe the Bible is the inspired and trustworthy Word of God, the final authority for faith and life.
  • We believe that salvation is by grace alone, through faith alone, in Christ alone.

Faith Foundation

Sincerely held Christian beliefs are the foundation of the Christian Reformed Conference Grounds, Inc.


The Conference Grounds is a Christian ministry with beliefs that are most simply stated in the Apostles’ Creed:

  • We believe in God the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth.
  • We believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord—who was conceived by the Holy Spirit and born of the virgin Mary, who suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried. He descended to hell. On the third day he rose again from the dead. He ascended to heaven, and is seated at the right hand
    of the Father almighty. From there he will come to judge the living and the dead.
  • We believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting.
  • Amen

Our ministry is rooted in the Reformed branch of the Christian church and affirms the historic Creeds and Confessions (Apostles’ Creed, Nicene Creed, Athanasian Creed and The Heidelberg Catechism, Belgic Confession, Canons of Dort).

We believe:

  • That God, who created all things, is renewing all things through Jesus Christ our Lord.
  • That the Holy Spirit calls, equips, and sanctifies God’s people to bear witness to the kingdom of God in word and deed.
  • That as members of Christ’s church, we are called to live lives of gratitude, holiness, and service as we await the day when Christ makes all things new.

What is the Conference Grounds?

The Conference Grounds is a place for people to gather in all kinds of ways. In the summer, families stay the week at Camp Conference Grounds, enjoying the beach, pool, and weekly themed activities. In the fall and winter season, our facilities are open for retreats and rentals.

History of the Christian Reformed Conference Grounds, Inc.

Rooted in Christian faith, and being committed members of the Christian Reformed Church, the founding families of the Christian Reformed Conference Grounds, Inc established the ministry in 1950. 


Marked by a growing Biblical Conference Movement in the 1900’s, the world-wide Christian community “came to see Bible Conferences not only as gatherings for spiritual teaching and Bible study, but also as places for spiritual renewal and recreation that did not compromise conservative standards of Christian morality”. (Mark Sidwell. “‘Come Apart and Rest A While’: the Origin of the Bible Conference Movement in America”. Detroit Baptist Seminary Journal 15 (2010): 75–98.)


The mission of the ministry was established to create a place where people could gather, study the Bible, worship God through music and spend time together by stepping away from the busyness of their daily lives. The Bible verse of Mark 6:31 became a light post for the ministry…where Jesus tells his disciples to “come apart and rest awhile”. Thus became the anchoring inspiration until this day.


As word continued to spread about the property, programming, and environment, a growing number of people began to make a visit to the Conference Grounds a tradition and regular part of their ability to restore, renew and rest – all while deepening their faith in Jesus Christ. 

Membership Policy

Membership at the Conference Grounds denotes support of the ministry. Membership fees provide necessary financial support which enables us to maintain grounds as a gathering place for drawing nearer to God and closer to one another in Christian love. 

The membership program is an annual family membership for the members of your household that runs for the calendar year. Membership is open to the public, and is a required fee for all individual reservations on our property. 

Each household with a Membership at the Conference Grounds will receive an Annual Membership Card. During the non-summer months (September – May), membership provides a 10% off member discount at The Grounds Cafe and Grill. 

We praise God for what He has given this ministry, through your support and prayers.

Membership Includes:
  • Use of the physical property
  • Participation in Summer Christian Family Camp activities on a drive-in basis
  • Ability to reserve campsites, rent facilities, and reserve cottages
  • Voting rights at the Annual Meeting of the Membership
  • Ability to volunteer for participation on the Board of Directors

History of the Christian Reformed Conference Grounds, Inc.

Rooted in Christian faith, and being committed members of the Christian Reformed Church, the founding families of the Christian Reformed Conference Grounds, Inc established the ministry in 1950. 

Marked by a growing Biblical Conference Movement in the 1900’s, the world-wide Christian community “came to see Bible Conferences not only as gatherings for spiritual teaching and Bible study, but also as places for spiritual renewal and recreation that did not compromise conservative standards of Christian morality”. (Mark Sidwell. “‘Come Apart and Rest A While’: the Origin of the Bible Conference Movement in America”. Detroit Baptist Seminary Journal 15 (2010): 75–98.)

The mission of the ministry was established to create a place where people could gather, study the Bible, worship God through music and spend time together by stepping away from the busyness of their daily lives. The Bible verse of Mark 6:31 became a lightpost for the ministry…where Jesus tells his disciples to “come apart and rest awhile”. Thus became the anchoring inspiration until this day.

As word continued to spread about the property, programming, and environment, a growing number of people began to make a visit to the Conference Grounds a tradition and regular part of their ability to restore, renew and rest – all while deepening their faith in Jesus Christ. 

Rooted in Christian faith, and being committed members of the Christian Reformed Church, the founding families of the Christian Reformed Conference Grounds, Inc established the ministry in 1950. 

Marked by a growing Biblical Conference Movement in the 1900’s, the world-wide Christian community “came to see Bible Conferences not only as gatherings for spiritual teaching and Bible study, but also as places for spiritual renewal and recreation that did not compromise conservative standards of Christian morality”. (Mark Sidwell. “‘Come Apart and Rest A While’: the Origin of the Bible Conference Movement in America”. Detroit Baptist Seminary Journal 15 (2010): 75–98.)

The mission of the ministry was established to create a place where people could gather, study the Bible, worship God through music and spend time together by stepping away from the busyness of their daily lives. The Bible verse of Mark 6:31 became a lightpost for the ministry…where Jesus tells his disciples to “come apart and rest awhile”. Thus became the anchoring inspiration until this day.

As word continued to spread about the property, programming, and environment, a growing number of people began to make a visit to the Conference Grounds a tradition and regular part of their ability to restore, renew and rest – all while deepening their faith in Jesus Christ. 

Who Are We?

Rooted in Christian faith, and being committed members of the Christian Reformed Church, the founding families of the Christian Reformed Conference Grounds, Inc established the ministry in 1950. 
Marked by a growing Biblical Conference Movement in the 1900’s, the world-wide Christian community “came to see Bible Conferences not only as gatherings for spiritual teaching and Bible study, but also as places for spiritual renewal and recreation that did not compromise conservative standards of Christian morality”. (Mark Sidwell. “‘Come Apart and Rest A While’: the Origin of the Bible Conference Movement in America”. Detroit Baptist Seminary Journal 15 (2010): 75–98.)
The mission of the ministry was established to create a place where people could gather, study the Bible, worship God through music and spend time together by stepping away from the busyness of their daily lives. The Bible verse of Mark 6:31 became a lightpost for the ministry…where Jesus tells his disciples to “come apart and rest awhile”. Thus became the anchoring inspiration until this day.
As word continued to spread about the property, programming, and environment, a growing number of people began to make a visit to the Conference Grounds a tradition and regular part of their ability to restore, renew and rest – all while deepening their faith in Jesus Christ.