Need 1

Young people, and especially children, need to experience Luther Crest in their formative years.

• As many children as possible should attend camp where their Christian faith is formed and developed, preparing them for their spiritual journey.
  
• Children from our congregations will build upon what they have learned in their homes, in Sunday School and in their church at Luther Crest.  This confirms and inspires an active life of faith.
• Children in our communities who are not from a church background can be attracted to Luther Crest where they, too, will be introduced to Jesus Christ and the church.  Luther Crest is a great evangelism resource for the church.
  

Need 2

Adults and families need programs and places where they can gather to be drawn closer to each other and to Jesus Christ.

Need 3

Congregations need a place and programs where they can

• devote themselves to quality planning for ministry
  
• develop skills and wisdom for carrying out their local ministries, and
  
• be strengthened as outposts of mission and ministry in their local communities.
  

Need 4

Luther Crest needs to improve and expand buildings and grounds to provide for guests, young and old, facilities conducive to learning, spiritual development and wholeness.

Our evaluation of our current buildings have found...(and be sure we are addressing them in the mean time)

1. For Sleeping
   Cabins are inefficient, uncomfortable, crammed, narrow entries, old bunks, not conducive to flexible programming and guests of all ages.  Fireside, Mini Cabins: Upgrades needed with new beds, remodeled lower level  bathroom and electrical improvements in each of them.
   ARC:  Upgrades need to be made to help with climate control issues and updating each sleeping and meeting room.
2. For Dining
   the current  Dining Hall functions poorly for food preparation, serving and clean-up; 
   ambiance is not conducive to enjoying our incredible meals meal or for lingering over the table in discussion
   location impacts the land and does not provided needed flexible programming space, special ammenities flexible housing/dining options
   replacement equipment is needed, structure needs to be upgraded
3. For being on the Land:
   No area for large groups to gather, except up by the highway.
   Safe place for children to play needs to be more in the central part of the camp
   No wide-open spaces, too many slopes and shaded areas.
   Traffic pattern for guest cars, maintenance vehicles and delivery trucks are too close to the area used by guests.
   Incredible slopes and erosion problems
   Accessibility to the site
   Lakefront Enhancements