Donated with a Vision

Birch Bay Ranch is a big part of where my heart found 'home' and when I think of BBR and all it did for me and all the hundreds of campers that went through its gates for so many years I can't believe that anyone would think to shut it down or change the amazing impact it will have on the lives of hundreds more if allowed to continue its amazing ministry.

Birch Bay Ranch was a very big part of my life for over 10 years and it has become part of my eternal story as I believe I became part of its eternal story. It's where I first entered into full time ministry, it's where I met my husband and where we had our first two kids. It is where I received and gave much disciplining.

I know we may not all carry the same vision but the one who donated the land had a vision for it to be used for the very purpose that the Ranch began and has continued serving in. In honour of the one who birthed BBR it seems tragic that its potential would be wiped away for the monetary value it may give another ministry. Free it up and let it run as the one who God gave the initial vision to would have wanted. I am sure if he knew this is how it would have turned out he would have arranged the donation in another way.

I know so many lives that have been changed eternally through the camping ministry and hope this would be the value that is measured as the decision is being made. It even seems a 'conflict of interest' to have the same board carrying the two ministries, I will pray that God preserves the vision and ministry that has affected so many lives and convicts the hearts of those who seem focused on one over the other.

There are so many kids who found God at BBR and then brought Him to their families to the Lord . . . people who never would have darkened the door of any church but entered into God's Kingdom through the camping ministry. Eternal value. Our prayers are with you all who know the impact of the camping ministry and will rise up and give voice to seeing BBR continue on to change the lives of so many eternally!

- Kimberly Wahl