By Andrew Campbell, Camp Paron Manager 

It was a fun, exciting, and incredibly busy summer at Camp Paron. Over a 10-week period, our reservation calendar was nearly full as we hosted 15 different groups. We were blessed to welcome both churches that have faithfully partnered with Camp Paron for many years and several groups experiencing the camp for the very first time. 

This summer, Camp Paron was blessed to host a variety of ministry events, including children's camps, youth camps, a community college ministers' retreat, a missions camp, and two family camps. We are grateful to hear reports from many of these groups that both youth and adults made professions of faith in Jesus Christ, recommitted their lives to Him, and responded to God's call on their lives. The ministry continues into August with a full schedule. Over two weekends, Camp Paron will host two men's retreats, each expected to welcome more than 125 men for a weekend of worship, fellowship, biblical teaching, and spiritual renewal. 

Along with all the ministry taking place at Camp Paron, we have also seen significant improvements to our facilities. Several buildings have received new roofs, and one building (The Cottage) has undergone a complete renovation. We are grateful for the continued investment Arkansas Baptists are making in Camp Paron, and our guests frequently express their appreciation for these improvements. 

Whether your church or ministry is planning a retreat, camp, conference, or other special event, Camp Paron would be honored to serve you. We have a limited number of dates still available on our 2026 calendar, and reservations for 2027 are now open. If you are considering Camp Paron for your next event, I would be happy to personally show you around the campus and introduce you to the facilities and amenities that make it a great place for ministry. 

For more information, please email campparonlife@absc.org or call our office at 501-594-5257. 

Thank you, Arkansas Baptists, for your faithful prayers, generous support, and ongoing encouragement of the ministry at Camp Paron. It is a privilege to serve the churches of the Arkansas Baptist State Convention, and we are excited to see how God will continue to use Camp Paron to strengthen churches, develop leaders, and impact lives for His Kingdom in the years to come.