Author: Kevin Pierpont

Let me tell you about a man named Ron. Ron is here helping with a project this week. We’re getting ready for a volunteer crew coming in a couple of weeks to install new windows … A Man Named RonRead more

I’ve been thinking about the mercies of God this week. In Romans 12:1 Paul writes, “I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy … By the Mercies of GodRead more

We’ve had several young adult volunteers helping here at camp this week. This is far from a normal summer for Barakel, but it does make us happy to see ten hard-working, Jesus loving young people … Through It AllRead more

I asked you to pray last week for the Snowshoe Lodge roof project. Thank you for praying. We had a group of volunteers last week who took the old roofing off. God provided just the … Just RightRead more

While we’re still social distancing here in Michigan, we are allowed to work on construction, maintenance and groundskeeping projects. Following the safety guidelines, of course. So while we’re not going to have campers this summer, … Strong and WillingRead more

In my work here at Camp Barakel I’m often the guy tending to automotive batteries. I’m either charging, maintaining or replacing batteries. Sometimes a battery is too old or too depleted to bring back to … Recharged BatteriesRead more

Can I share with you one of my favorite passages in the Bible? Of all the funerals I’ve preached I’ve read this passage for many of them. As I’ve gotten older this passage has become … Where I AmRead more

There’s been a lot of talk these days connected with the Covid-19 virus about essential workers and non-essential travel. We’d certainly like to see everyone back to work. And it sure would be nice to … EssentialRead more

The staff at Camp Barakel were saddened this week to have to cancel our beloved His-ability week scheduled for early June. The decision was not made easily or taken lightly. His-ability campers are adults with … People Who CareRead more

One of the highlights of ministry at Camp Barakel is the joy of serving Jesus alongside fellow believers who also love this place where God has blessed. There are three families raising support to join … Joy of Serving JesusRead more

Pastor Mike Hixson was going to be the speaker at our Spring Men’s Retreat at Camp Barakel. Unfortunately due to the Covid-19 virus we needed to cancel. Mike put this video together for us and … True Masculinity, HumilityRead more

The Camp Barakel team leaders gathered today for a this week. We kept our distance and we met outside; and it was still pretty cold out. But the time we had together was sweet, mainly … Everything By PrayerRead more