🇺🇲 CA Jail Outreach/Camp Growth: Every Soul Counted, Every Life Valued-June 2026 Vol. 6

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The Power of Every Soul —

Over 4.4 Million Impact Touchpoints

"Commit thy works unto the Lord, and thy thoughts shall be established." — Proverbs 16:3 (KJV)

Every single lesson, every podcast episode, and every resource we distribute makes a profound difference. When we look at the reach of this ministry, we are witnessing a compounding engine of transformation. Across our entire digital infrastructure, the materials, articles, and audio we produce are successfully moving people from cold outreach to deep, active spiritual engagement.

Here is exactly how our network is delivering vital truth across the globe right now:

Our Ecosystem of Transformation

The Growth Journey International Podcast: This platform has expanded rapidly and now commands a dedicated, growing audience of over 27,000 listeners nationwide.

Our Social Media Footprint: Across Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), and Pinterest, our presence has grown—generating hundreds of thousands of direct views and interactions this year alone.

Our Main Digital Platforms: We have locked in 16,000 unique active users and driven 69,000 deeper interactions as individuals actively study our ministry materials, articles, and outreach resources.

The Big Picture: 4,455,483 Global Touchpoints

When you combine our historical reach with our active website data, podcast listeners, and social media traffic, this ecosystem has generated over 4.45 million total media views, impressions, and life-changing interactions.

Our website articles are being read, our podcasts are being heard, and our materials are creating a lasting legacy of change. This work is moving forward with massive momentum—and we invite you to continue being a part of what God is doing through this global impact.

Welcome to the team! Ms. Candy, it is an absolute privilege to introduce our new Principal Chief Clerk to the CEO & Founder. She joins us with an exceptional background, bringing over 45 years of executive experience to this vital administrative role. We are incredibly blessed to have her expertise, discipline, and seasoned leadership structuring our operations for this next season of growth.

If you need to reach out, schedule a new appointment, or modify an existing meeting on the calendar, please visit the contact page on our website at www.campgrowth.org, where you will find the direct contact number and scheduling tools available.

Why You Can Have A Good Day. Why?

Mrs. Valarie C. (Camp Growth)

An Update from the Field —

Camp Growth Momentum

"The Lord hath done great things for us; whereof we are glad." — Psalm 126:3 (KJV)

We want to give you a quick update straight from the field to show you exactly how God is moving through our database and outreach efforts. Our team is operating with speed and discipline to break generational cycles and rescue youth this summer.

Before diving into the data, we want to give a special shout-out to one of our Volunteer Leaders who is heading up this entire operation, calling and texting over 600 people throughout Northern California.

Please keep Mrs. Valarie C. in your prayers.

Out of our initial 639 target families, the ground campaign has already established direct, high-touch contact with 158 unique households! The momentum is real, and the data show the field is white for harvest:

Field Outreach and Engagement Data

Direct Outreach: 157 completed phone calls and 112 text messages deployed.

Digital Funnel: 256 active, verified family accounts successfully nurtured through Email 1.

Next Wave: Email 2 has officially launched, delivering to 570 recipients and generating 296 unique interactions from families who revisited the communication. This wave also generated 278 total clicks directly to our website, with several families returning to the email to re-engage with the link.

The Harvest: 5 high-intent families are in the immediate pipeline, and our first official camp registrations are locked in!

Overcoming Obstacles, Delivering Hope

Navigating the field means routing around disconnected lines, travel barriers, and complex situations. Yet, through every obstacle, the Holy Spirit is opening doors for ministry. During our phone calls, we have been able to lift up families in deep prayer right over the line—including one powerful moment praying with a mother standing directly in an emergency room.

Alongside our calls, we have deployed targeted text messages filled with encouraging words and have sent out physical courage cards to fortify these families.

We are systematically sharpening our outreach so families can see the vision on our website before letting an excuse get in the way. With 481 families left to call, we need your prayers for endurance, open hearts, and full funding for campers.

Thank you for standing in the gap with us

www.campgrowth.org

www.cajailoutreach.org

Mornings Grounded in Grace

Every morning, I begin with a simple ritual that prepares my heart for the day ahead. With a warm cup of coffee in hand and the Good Book by my side, I pause, breathe, and let go of yesterday's stress. In a world that can feel loud and overwhelming, peace begins here.

"Every morning is an opportunity to reset, align our focus, and prepare our hearts to serve with excellence and discipline. When we ground our day in the Word, our steps are directed, and our purpose is clear." — Chaplain David

Support the Mission: Jesus & My Coffee

You can join us in bringing this same peace, structure, and foundational growth to the youth at Camp Growth this year. Every single purchase directly helps us secure the equipment we need to support our upcoming camp season, breaking generational cycles and building a stronger future for these kids.

Our Official Mug: If you would like to support the mission, please visit our store at www.growthjourneystore.com to purchase our official "Jesus & My Coffee" mug.

Learn More: To discover more about our national outreach, youth camps, and to view our current operational needs, visit our main website at www.campgrowth.org

"Commit thy works unto the Lord, and thy thoughts shall be established." — Proverbs 16:3 (KJV)

Building on a Legacy of Faith: Honoring Our Mentors

I thank my God upon every remembrance of you." — Philippians 1:3

When this journey began a year ago, I sought the Lord for direction on how best to serve these children. In His providence, He led me to Ben and Grace Smith of Camp David International.

For over 25 years, they have dedicated their lives to serving children of incarcerated parents across the United States and around the world. After visiting their camp and witnessing their heart for the Lord and these children, I knew we had found the standard for our mission.

We are proud to use the methods and curricula they have spent decades refining—from the "Birthday Bash" for boys to "Princess Day" for girls. Their wisdom has provided the training and the structure that make Camp Growth possible.

We have built our foundation on the road they paved through years of sacrifice and prayer. We invite you to learn more about their incredible global impact by visiting the dedicated page on our website or going directly to their ministry site.

Camp David International is in Hesston, Kansas, about 35 miles north of Wichita.

We have a beautiful 61-acre property with a conference center and hotel, as well as a summer camp with lodges. Camp David, Kansas, and Camp David International

Learn More: www.campgrowth.org/honoring-camp-david

From the Desk of the CEO/Founder:

A Vision Established

Part 1 The Divine Order of Ministry

Ah, that is the power of how the Kingdom multiplies things. There are 8 individual categories on this list, but they are mentioned over 1,800 times combined throughout Scripture, because these 8 labels represent the entire structure by which God's work is staffed, executed, and carried out from Genesis to Revelation.

The 8 Offices and Definitions

When you look at the total raw numbers of how many times the King James Version text calls out these specific words, the math reveals why the text is saturated with them. Below is each office ranked in order, alongside its scriptural frequency, definition, and structural anchor:'

First: Apostles (Mentioned 85 times)

Definition: The Sent Ones. From the Greek apostolos, meaning a messenger, delegate, or one sent forth with full command authority and a specific commission to lay foundations, establish order, and govern. In modern execution, they are the church planters.

Scriptural Anchor: "And God hath set some in the church, first apostles..." — 1 Corinthians 12:28 (KJV)

Secondarily: Prophets (Mentioned 490+ times)

Definition: The Mouthpieces. One who speaks forth divine revelations serves as a direct vehicle of God’s voice for alignment, correction, and vision, and declares the mind and counsel of God to His people.

Scriptural Anchor: "...secondarily prophets..." — 1 Corinthians 12:28 (KJV)

Thirdly: Teachers (Mentioned 14 times)

Definition: The Grounders. Instructors and masters of doctrine who clarify, expand, and systematically break down the truth of Scripture to build a stable, unshakable foundation of faith in the lives of believers.

Scriptural Anchor: "...thirdly teachers..." — 1 Corinthians 12:28 (KJV)

Fourth: Evangelists (Mentioned 3 times)

Definition: The Gatherers. Proclaimers of the glad tidings; traveling messengers specifically anointed to preach the core Gospel of salvation to the unsaved, win souls, and bring people into the body.

Scriptural Anchor: "And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists..." — Ephesians 4:11 (KJV)

Fifth: Pastors (Mentioned 1 time, plus 8 plurals in the Old Testament)

Definition: The Shepherds. Guardians, protectors, and local overseers are charged with feeding, guiding, comforting, and nurturing the flock daily.

Scriptural Anchor: "...and some, pastors and teachers; For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry..." — Ephesians 4:11-12 (KJV)

Sixth: Deacons (Mentioned 5 times)

Definition: The Servants of Operations. From the Greek diakonos, meaning an administrator or one who executes practical commands. This office manages the ministry's temporal, physical, and logistical business so that primary leadership can remain unhindered.

Scriptural Anchor: "Likewise must the deacons be grave... holding the mystery of the faith in a pure conscience." — 1 Timothy 3:8-9 (KJV)

Seventh: Servants (Mentioned 980+ times)

Definition: From the Greek doulos (bondservant/slave). A servant is anyone who has completely surrendered their personal will, rights, and agenda to execute the direct commands of the Master. It is the tactical prerequisite and character filter for all advancement.

Scriptural Anchor: "But made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men:" — Philippians 2:7 (KJV)

Eighth: Missionaries (Mentioned 0 times — the functional act of being sent)

Definition: The Deployed Laborers & Visionary Executives. The word is absent from the text, but the definition is rooted in the command to be sent across boundaries into specific territories to execute the Great Commission. It is the outer edge of expansion that triggers a new beginning.

Scriptural Anchor: "Go ye therefore, and teach all nations..." — Matthew 28:19 (KJV)

Modern Operational Synomed Definitions

Nonprofit Faith-Based CEO (In-House Missionary): A strategic commander who builds and secures the corporate, logistical, and financial infrastructure necessary to fund and execute a specialized rescue mission within a city, state, or nation. They govern the home base so the frontline operations can survive and scale.

Outreach Director: A boots-on-the-ground project manager who coordinates targeted campaigns, street-level operations, and community interventions to gather the broken and pull them out of toxic environments.

Field Evangelist: A mobile operator sent into specific regions, schools, or camps to engage the culture directly, proclaim the truth, and establish an initial foothold for the ministry.

Why 8 Categories Handle Thousands of Mentions

The reason you have only 8 distinct labels for thousands of scriptural mentions comes down to two operational rules:

The Repetition of Responsibility: God mentions these positions thousands of times, constantly reiterating their duties. For instance, the word Prophet appears hundreds of times because the Bible traces every major correction and alignment through a specific man called to that office. The word Servant is repeated nearly a thousand times because it applies to every single person who submitted their will to the Commander.

The Complete Number of New Beginnings: In biblical numerology, the number 8 signifies new beginnings, resurrection, and order. Eight people stepped off the ark to restart the world after the flood. A child entered the covenant when they were 8 days old. These 8 ranks constitute the complete engine required to build, plant, protect, and execute the Church's work on earth. You have 8 specific keys on the ring, but they're used thousands of times to unlock every room in the house.

Be Present!

Part 2: Why They Are Put in This Exact Order

This sequence represents a precise top-down spiritual architecture balanced on an absolute bottom-up foundation.

Governance & Architecture (Apostles, Prophets, and Teachers): These three hold the structural blueprints. The Apostle digs the ground and plants the church. The Prophet provides immediate foresight and alignment. The Teacher builds the walls by anchoring the people in truth. Without these three, there is no structure for anyone else to work inside of.

Gathering & Guarding (Evangelists and Pastors): These two roles handle the human-asset workflow. The Evangelist goes downrange to fish for souls, capture them, and bring them into the house. Once inside, the Pastor steps in to protect, heal, and feed them daily.

Tactical Support & Core Character (Deacons and Servants): These two secure the integrity of the home base. The Deacon manages physical administration and logistical business, while the Servant carries out the direct day-to-day work with a fully submitted heart.

By placing Servants at number 7, right after Deacons and right before Missionaries, you establish a strict operational boundary. It declares that no one gets deployed into the field as a Missionary until they have first proven themselves as a Servant at home base. You must master local execution before you earn international deployment.

The Outer Expansion (Missionaries and Visionary Executives): Pushing out to the 8th position, these deployed leaders represent the ultimate launch. Once the home base is ordered, structured, and staffed with servants, the faith-based CEO or field coordinator is unleashed to take that exact blueprint and plant it in completely new ground.

The Missionary is the person who takes the entire established structure and carries it across the border into unreached territory to start a brand-new work. They are the frontline scouts pushing the perimeter outward.

Part 3: Why These Precise Scriptures Were Used

To ensure data integrity, we pull strictly from command-and-control texts that establish structural laws:

1 Corinthians 12:28 (Numerical Sequence Law): This is the only verse in the New Testament where God uses direct sequence markers ("first... secondarily... thirdly"). This establishes an intentional, divine chain of command for structural authority and execution.

Ephesians 4:11-12 (Operational Mandate Law): This text names the fivefold engine and states their exact job description: they exist for the training and perfecting of the saints to execute the work of the ministry.

Matthew 20:27 & Philippians 2:7 (The Servant Paradox): These verses prove that Jesus Himself entered the earth at the level of a Servant to demonstrate that true biblical authority expands only as your capacity to serve expands.

Part 4: What God Thinks: Who Has Authority and Who is Boss

To understand who is truly "the boss" according to God's mind, we must look at how divine authority flows through this list. God's view of authority completely shatters human corporate logic. In the Kingdom, authority is not given to make a man look important; authority is given to hold up the people underneath him.

1. The Source of Chain of Command Authority

God establishes that the positions at the top of the list (Apostles, Prophets, Teachers) have direct governing and teaching authority over the entire operation. This is because God holds them directly accountable for the spiritual architecture and doctrinal safety of the house. They are the bosses of the blueprint. If the structure fails, God looks first to the master builders at the top.

"Obey them that have the rule over you, and submit yourselves: for they watch for your souls, as they that must give account..." — Hebrews 13:17 (KJV)

2. The Weight of Responsibility Determines the Rank

God measures authority by the size of the burden you carry, not the size of your title. The reason the Apostle (Church Planter) has authority over the Pastor, and the Pastor has authority over the Deacon, is the scope of their responsibilities. A Deacon handles physical business.

A Pastor handles a local flock. An Apostle carries the burden of the entire movement, its leaders, and its expansion. God gives the greatest authority to the positions that carry the heaviest load, ensuring that those who bear the ultimate responsibility have the absolute command power necessary to execute the mission.

3. The Ultimate Boss is the Ultimate Servant

This is what God thinks about the entire hierarchy: The true boss of the operation is the one who serves the most aggressively. While the Apostle and Prophet hold the governance and authority of position on the earth, Christ established a spiritual law that balances the entire scale. If you want to be the chief operator in God’s eyes, your posture must match the baseline foundation of the list.

"And whosoever will be chief among you, let him be your servant:" — Matthew 20:27 (KJV)

In God’s economy, authority is exercised from the top down, but greatness is validated from the bottom up. Position gives you the legal right to execute commands, but servanthood gives you the divine power to lead the people.

In His Service, David Avritt

We have a saying here: we don't say goodbye; we say, "Until The Trumpet Blows." In the meantime, let's push forward until He comes. God bless you.

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