Lakeview Villages: Where Young People Find Purpose

The middle school and high school ages are some of life’s most formative years, filled with questions about identity, purpose, friendships, and faith.

Lakeview Villages was created specifically for this season. Here, young people step away from the distractions of everyday life to build lasting friendships, grow in their relationship with Christ, discover their gifts, and begin imagining the future God has prepared for them.

The For Generations to Come campaign is expanding Lakeview Villages so even more students can experience life-changing Christian community in spaces designed just for them.

A Place to Belong

The addition of a sixth Village cluster completes the original vision for Lakeview Villages while creating room for more campers to experience authentic community. New cabins and gathering spaces will help more students build friendships, share life together, and grow in faith.

Spaces for Growth

Some of the most meaningful conversations happen outside the scheduled program. Improvements to the Villages Lodge, The Point, and outdoor gathering areas will create welcoming spaces for worship, Bible study, small groups, campfires, and conversations that help faith become personal.

Investing in Future Ministry

Healthy ministry begins with healthy leaders. New housing for program assistants and full-time staff will help Lakeview recruit, support, and retain the caring Christian leaders who disciple campers, mentor students, and serve families throughout the year.

Built to Serve More

Expanded roads, sidewalks, accessibility improvements, and infrastructure will make Lakeview Villages safer, more welcoming, and better equipped to serve campers and retreat guests in every season.

Every Project. One Purpose.

Every cabin, pathway, gathering place, and staff home exists for one reason: helping young people discover who they are in Christ and how He is calling them to live.

Thanks to the historic Lilly Endowment, Inc. matching grant, every qualifying gift helps accelerate this vision, creating spaces where more students will find purpose, community, and lasting faith for generations to come.