Why Are You Here?What Keeps you

Here?RFKC Leadership Conference 2010

Becca C. Johnson, Ph.D.

Why Are You Here?Why are you STILL Here?What Keeps you Keeping

On - With RFKC?

Becca C. Johnson, Ph.D.

Johnson Family

BA – Music & Spanish MA – Recreation Administration with an

emphasis on Youth Camping PhD – Educational Psychology Postdoctoral studies, training & licensure –

Clinical Psychology with an emphasis in Abuse

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Education

For me - Love at first sight!Wayne liked–• What I’d said about RFKC:

“I believe that a week at RFKC can be more effective than a year in therapy/counseling.”

*and, that I’d written a book on child abuse for those who work with children (teachers, youth pastors, camp staff, daycare centers) – what they need to know

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RFKC & Me

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Books

Child Abuse trainer (early 1990s)Now, over 15 years later… 6 different camps in 2 states and 2 countries

(helped start 3 camps)

Camp Psychologist – 13 Training Coordinator – 6 Camp Director – 4 Asst. Photographer – 4 Asst Director – 3 Camp photographer – 1 Child Placement Coordinator – 1 (the FIRST year!)

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RFKC Involvements

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I Love RFKC!

Process of awareness and appreciation –

RFKC grew on them.

Why Are You Here?Why are you STILL

here?

Serve God Show compassion (mercy, grace,

love) Make a difference Help the hurting heal (wounded

healer) Self healing Recognition Obligation Fun

Becca C. Johnson, Ph.D.

RFKC - Why are you here?

Often: we are involved for one or more reasons Reasons fall into two categories God & Others-focused: What can I GIVE to it -

an attitude of giving, caring, helping, serving (1st four reasons)

Serve GodShow compassion (mercy, grace, love)Make a differenceHelp the hurting heal (wounded healer)

Self-focused: What can I GET out of it - (last four reasons)

Self healingRecognitionObligationFun Becca C. Johnson, Ph.D.

What is our motivation for being involved with RFKC?

* IF what motivates a staff member is primarily self-focused, and/OR,

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•IF they do not fully understand the mission of RFKC,

ALL volunteers are appreciated

Long term, committed Volunteers are preferred◦ People who see the big picture◦ People dedicated beyond the week at camp◦ People committed to hanging in there and helping

through ‘thick & thin’◦ People who understand the ministry & vision of

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Sprinters vs Long-Distance Runners

“I’ve been involved because I see that it can make a difference.”

“I keep coming back because I feel so blessed to be able to tell the kids about God’s great love for them.”

“I want to serve God and this has been a great place to do it.”

“I keep involved because I sense God’s pleasure as I serve with RFKC.”

“I was abused and I’m involved because I want to help abused kids and I know RFKC helps kids heal.”

“I’ve been with RFKC all these years because God called me to this ministry and I’ll be involved until He tells me otherwise.”

Becca C. Johnson, Ph.D.

Why are you here? How can we keep you here?

Becca C. Johnson, Ph.D.

What can we do to foster ‘long distance’ volunteers?

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New Activity Center: Sewing

Teach about the mission, values & vision of RFKC Invite to the annual banquet and/or leadership

conference Share some of the kids’ stories

◦ (make it real, personal) Encourage their ideas, dreams,… related to RFKC Identify their passion and incorporate it

(whenever possible) Pray for the Holy Spirit’s touch/transformation

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What can we do to foster ‘long distance’ volunteers?

Your Ideas… and/or Discussion

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What can we do to foster ‘long distance’ volunteers?

Becca C. Johnson, Ph.D.

Sewing seeds of love