Nebraska Lutheran Outdoor Ministries volunteers and staff enjoy showering our Summer Ministry Team with lots of love in many ways each and every summer. One way we show this love is through providing each of the summer staff with a pillowcase to use while at summer...
Stitching Together Stories: Highlights from the 36th Annual Quilt Auction
“Can I get $100? Now how about $150?” The ever boisterous Lance Larsen started the bidding right on time at our 36th annual Quilt Auction. Back at our normal location at camp this year, he and his crew members’ voices rang out as guests bid on the over 400 quilts....
Fire Starters: Fueling the Camp Experience for All
At Carol Joy Holling Camp and Sullivan Hills Camp, summer brings something magical—a chance for youth and young adults to escape into the outdoors, make lifelong friends, and to make Faith: Alive. Behind all of this, is a special group of people who make sure this...
Transforming Camp Life: NLOM Nears $6.6 Million Goal for Facility Improvements
For the past 45 summers, leaders at Nebraska Lutheran Outdoor Ministries (NLOM) have taken great care maintaining and expanding our facilities in order to serve campers and guests not only from across Nebraska, but also from...
Making Summer Camp Magic Happen Behind the Scenes
Summer camp is an awesome time for many young people. They are excited to swim, hike, study the Bible, receive a new camp t-shirt, make new friends, and do crafts. With all of these activities, there are many things we must do to prepare and get ready, and that is...
Meet Our New Director of Development, Jacob Spilker
We hope you have the chance soon to meet our new Director of Development, Jacob Spilker. Jacob joined the NLOM team as Director of Development in January. Jacob’s been connected to NLOM most of his life now. He started as a camper at Taste of Camp with his father,...
Thrivent Action Teams Make a Difference
Did you know that if you’re a Thrivent member (or associate member) you may have at least one $250 grant to help support an organization you care about? It’s true! Here’s how: Visit Thrivent.com/actionteam Log in or create an account Submit your application Receive...
Remembering Pr. Roger Sasse
NLOM has lost a legend. Pastor Roger Sasse passed away on January 5, 2024. Click here to read his full obituary. Roger arrived at Nebraska Lutheran Outdoor Ministries in 1988 after serving as a campus pastor in Kearney, Indiana, and Lincoln. He interviewed for the...
Bringing Faith: Alive! Bridge the Gap for Campers
Bridges allow us to travel to places we wouldn’t otherwise be able to reach. Winter is not typically a time we encounter bridge construction, and yet we need your help to build a bridge this winter. We need you to bridge the financial gap for more than 1,200...
It’s double the fun with TWO Camp Classics!
The Kearney Camp Classic was held at Meadowlark Hills on August 18, with 56 golfers. On September 22, 136 golfers joined us at the Ashland Golf Club for the Carol Joy Holling Camp Classic. These golf outings included fun games and competitions in addition to the...