A Dream Realized: Building a Life-Changing Camp for the Next Generation

Today on the Shepnaz Podcast, Pastor Zack sits down with Pastor Rob Paugh to talk about an incredible story of faith, vision, and God’s provision happening right now at the Hocking Hills Retreat Center. What started as a dream—and a field—has become a thriving ministry space where kids are already encountering Jesus. With cabins built, a lake filled with laughter, and camps underway this very week, God is moving in powerful ways. 🙌 Pastor Rob shares how volunteers, prayer, and obedience have turned vision into reality—and what’s next as the team steps out in faith to build a dining hall that will take this ministry to the next level. 🔥 In this episode: The journey from raw land to active youth camps Why camp experiences are so spiritually powerful Stories of God’s faithfulness and provision The future vision for a world-class Christian retreat center How YOU can be part of what God is doing Learn more about Hocking Hills Retreat Center: https://hockinghillsretreatcenter.org This is more than a project—it’s an investment in the next generation of world changers for the Kingdom. 👉 Learn more about Shepherd Church: https://shepnaz.org 🎧 Watch more episodes: https://shepnaz.org/podcast 📩 Send feedback or questions: [email protected] 👍 Don’t forget to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and SHARE to help spread what God is doing! ⏱️ YouTube Chapters 00:00 Welcome + Episode Intro 00:30 The Vision for Hocking Hills Retreat Center 02:00 First Camp Experience Happening Right Now 03:00 A Promise from God Comes to Life 04:30 Why Youth Camp Is So Powerful 06:00 From Soybean Field to Camp Lake 07:30 Activities, Partnerships & Camp Life 09:00 The Need for a Dining Hall 10:30 Inside the Future Dining Hall Vision 12:00 A Year-Round Ministry Opportunity 13:30 Community Impact & Partnerships 14:30 Funding the Dream (Faith + Giving) 16:00 Why This Matters for the Church 17:30 How You Can Get Involved 18:30 Final Encouragement + Call to Action