The Camp/Conference section of DiscipleShare is meant both for those attending the events and those remaining behind to get a glimpse of God's blessings evident in camps and conferences around the country.  A significant majority of those called to ministry, whether through full-time ordained ministry or through the ministry all baptized people are called to, discovered their enunciated and annunciated calls at camps and conferences.  Finding a way to share those moments, along with the others, is what the Camp/Conference section is about.

To sign-up, directors can e-mail Adam Frieberg (adam.frieberg@gmail.com) and give him the dates and location of the event.  They also then need to select a layout (see below) that describes the features their event can use.  When logging in there are "help" sections for how to use each of the features, but if in doubt: e-mail Adam and he can explain each.

Page Layouts:

Audiophile Features: Podcasting, Image Browser, Event Integration Is your event loud?  Are you setup to record the waves flying at you?  If so, the Audiophile layout gives you plenty to work with.  This layout is setup to allow audio downloading in both internet browsers and through the popular Podcasting feature in Apple's iTunes.  The Image Browser feature ensures that each time users visit the camp/conference's page they will see a different image that you've uploaded.  The Event Integration feature links the event both to previous/future events (organized by the administrator into groups based on recurring events or event themes). Blabber Features: Blogging, Image Browser, Event Integration So members of some camps like to write ... a lot.  The Blabber layout highlights blogging (short for "web-logging" (think of it as online journaling)) that lets users capture thoughts and emotions mid-event.  Useful both for processing at the moment and for reflecting in the future, the blogging also serves as a great witness to those in congregations and groups at home who support those attending.  None of us go through life unsupported -- blogging is one way to increase that interaction.  This layout also fully utilizes the Image Browser and Event Integration functions mentioned above. Aperturist Features: Galleries, Event Integration Everyone enjoys looking at pictures; even more so, everyone loves looking at great pictures.  The Aperturist layout centers on sharing links to picture galleries.  Many events have attendees who take a ton of pictures.  Some are more intense by having people there almost exclusively for that.  The image galleries are not stored on the DiscipleShare system; the only information saved is a "gallery cover" and the names and links to the external galleries.  Many already have other ways they post galleries; Adam's favorite is Picasa Web Albums, hosted through Google. Publishing House Features: Newsletters, Image Browser, Event Integration Some events overflow with creativity in combining different media for print.  The Publishing House layout is for them.  Being able to post daily newsletters may not be as useful as some might think (besides the obvious bonus of those outside of the event getting up-to-date information); it is, however, an incredible resource for those at the event to look back after they leave. Mirrorizer - reflections with images and words Features: Blogging, Galleries, Image Browser, Event Integration Words and images have power.  Very seldom do they even come close to the power of the subject they reflect.  The Mirrorizer layout combines the blogging and image galleries to give an integrated format for sharing a message.  Events should choose this layout if they have a direction they know before the event and can use both mediums well. "Kitchen Sink"-aholic Features: Blogging, Galleries, Podcasting, Newsletters, Image Browser, Event Integration Do you know anyone who has every tool at their disposal and, given enough time and energy, can find a way to use every one?  An event with those capabilities and that much energy deserves the outlet.  The "Kitchen Sink"-aholic doesn't reek of the clunky-ness or stigma its name connotes; this layout is packed specifically for those who are great communicators.  Anyone who visits a completed event with this layout is hereby dared to never visit it again!  Good luck.

Routine calls go out to and from congregations, regions and every other manifestation of the church for more communication in all mediums.  This section is meant to capture just a portion of our life as church and give inspiration and motivation to everyone.  So directors: sign-up and share!