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We are connected to each other through our experiences and our faith. The community we continue to build at NLOM is one of the things we are most proud of, and we love sharing the stories of the amazing people and groups who we consider family.
A New Chapter Begins: Groundbreaking for the Crystal Springs Lake Renovation
Under a bright October sky, friends, donors, and partners of Nebraska Lutheran Outdoor Ministries gathered at Carol Joy Holling Camp to celebrate an exciting milestone—the groundbreaking for the CL and Rachel Werner Crystal Springs Lake renovation. The afternoon was...
Volunteers…What A Blessing They Are!
By Lisa Stirtz, Volunteer Coordinator Volunteer (noun): a person who freely offers to take part in an enterprise or undertake a task (Merriam-Webster) The spirit of volunteerism is seen in so many characteristics. From being joyful and happy to help; to making work...
Faith That Comes Alive: A Pastor’s Perspective on Camp
By Dennis Remington, Development Associate “Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God is one Lord, and you shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your might… and you shall teach them diligently to your children…” - Deuteronomy...
Mary Kay Jones and the Rogers Foundation’s Impact on NLOM
By Trish Haniszewski, Development Officer For years, Nebraska Lutheran Outdoor Ministries has been blessed by the generosity and steadfast support of the Rogers Foundation, with Mary Kay Jones at the heart of this partnership. Inspired by her father Rex Marquart’s...
Overcoming & Becoming
By Dennis Pope, Manager of Adventure Programs We see it over and over. Someone is sitting at the edge of the zip line platform unable to step off. Frozen. In the uncertainty of it all the mind races with thoughts and emotions full of fear and anxiety: Can I handle...
Camp: Where I Found Purpose, People and God
By Farrel Aflagah, 2025 Ranch Camp Site Coordinator “Carol Joy Holling Camp is where we’re from” quickly went from just a slogan at my summer job to a cornerstone of my faith. Being a part of the Summer Ministry Team at Nebraska Lutheran Outdoor Ministries completely...
Discovery and Devotion: God in the Small Things
By Korey Breutzmann, Director of Programs This winter and spring have been an especially fun and awe-filled time in my household. My daughter, Eden, who will be turning two this summer, has taken notice of the wonderful things happening in God’s creation. During the...
A Place to Belong: Eli’s Jay Novicki Journey
By Jessica Weltz, Adult Programs Specialist Eli’s first experience with the Jay Novicki program was five years ago, and it was a day his mom will never forget. Nervous and unsure, she left Eli at camp, worried about how he would handle being away from home. At first,...
Honoring Mosaic: Partners in Hospitality
By Allison Blatchford, Events and Communications Manager Mosaic and NLOM have a long-standing partnership, serving people and ensuring that camp is available for all—no matter the ability of the camper. Through the development of the Jay Novicki program, the...
The Heart of a Family: The Spruth-Janssen Faith Heritage
By Allison Blatchford, Events and Communications Manager It was evident as we began a conversation with Pastors Amalia & Eric Spruth–Janssen that their love for camp and the passion for faith formation were going to form a beautiful story. Camp was a part of their...