The Anchorage Podcast

Volunteers are a vital function of Christian ministry. In this episode, Mr. David focuses on the need for and the appreciation of these wonderful workers utilizing their gifts and talents for the work of the Lord! Check out https://www.anchoragecamp.org What do you want to hear about on this podcast? Let us know by emailing info@anchoragecamp.org!

Join Mr. David as he discusses how The Anchorage applied the recommendation of a friend in the early 2000s. The need for adult, sponsor, and staff housing was becoming quickly apparent and led into the 23 (soon to be 25!) cottage rooms that are currently in operation (in addition to the Loft, Lair, Upstairs Apartment, and Downstairs Apartment which are used for staff housing). Check out https://ww...

In today's episode, Mr. David gives a clear and vivid example of "the king's heart is in the hand of the LORD, as the rivers of water: he turneth it whithersoever he will." (Proverbs 21:1) He fleshes out an understanding of this verse in a real way by describing the straits camp was in due to zoning issues with the town of Lake Waccamaw and how that was resolved in a miraculous w...

Mr. David recalls the mid 90s when The Anchorage Camp moved from nothing being air conditioned to slowly air conditioning the Main Building. He talks about the new possibility of this great asset and how that was able to change camping and ministry in general, not just at The Anchorage. Check out https://www.anchoragecamp.org/ What do you want to hear about on this podcast? Let us know by emailing...

Mr. David tells Dave about trusting God during the mid 1990s. Due to camp financial straits, they had not taken a paycheck yet, but raising a family and more needs were making an income a necessity. Mr. David glorifies God in how He worked during that time! Check out https://www.anchoragecamp.org/ What do you want to hear about on this podcast? Let us know by emailing info@anchoragecamp.org!

On this Valentine's Day, Mr. David tells the story of how he met and dated Mrs. Jeannie. Mrs. Jeanie is and has been integral in the operation of the camp with her vital work in the kitchen and hospitality. She is a very hard worker and does not hesitate to sacrifice her time or resources to make sure whatever she is working on is extraordinarily special for the campers. Check out https://www.anch...

Mr. David talks about how the right people came into The Anchorage Camp sphere just at the right time with their right skills to fulfill the right need. He emphasizes how a ministry is dependent on the people behind it, whether volunteers or those full-time in the ministry. "And who knoweth whether thou art come to the kingdom for such a time as this?" (Esther 4:14) Check out https://www...

Mr. David joyfully talks about the rebirth of the camp in 1988 and 1989. The Anchorage Camp just came out of great financial straits right as the camping program was changing throughout the nation. There were many much needed large construction projects that limited the ability to hold camp in 1988, but which allowed for a new and updated camp program starting in 1989. Mr. David tells Mr. Dave abo...

Mr. David and Dave talk about the conclusion of the foreclosure with the property auction, the faith of a supporting church, and the generosity of a man of prayer. God worked in wonderful ways and faith through the difficult financial times was greatly rewarded. Check out https://www.anchoragecamp.org/ What do you want to hear about the history of The Anchorage? Let us know by emailing info@anchor...

David talks with Dave about when he first realized The Anchorage Camp had the potential to be a ministry opportunity that could change lives for generations. He details two instances in the late 80s (a camp introspection and a miraculous response to a prayer) that led to this revelation and which would shape operational and spiritual principles which continue to this day. Check out https://www.anc...

Mr. David talks with Dave about the early 1980s and the financial crisis that the camp was facing. He focuses on the lessons he learned during that time (specifically others' value and prayer) and how that has shaped his personal life and the identity of the camp even up until now. Check out https://www.anchoragecamp.org/ What do you want to hear about the history of The Anchorage? Let us know by...

Mr. David talks with Dave about the camp in the '70s and '80s, the financial difficulties that the camp went through those early years, and how they learned to trust God through it all.

Mr. David talks with Dave about the first decade of The Anchorage Camp and lessons that he learned from that time. Check out https://www.anchoragecamp.org/ What do you want to hear about the history of The Anchorage? Let us know by emailing info@anchoragecamp.org!

David discusses how the name "The Anchorage" was chosen and its associations and implications. He then transitions into the unique aspect of The Anchorage and how it has upheld its relational aspect of camping. Check out https://www.anchoragecamp.org/ What do you want to hear about the history of The Anchorage? Let us know by emailing info@anchoragecamp.org!

David talks about how it all began. He talks about the beginning of the camp from when it was first started up to when he became the director.

Introduction of the podcast, the faces of the podcast, and the goals of the podcast.