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Welcome!
Working for Hume, we often are asked, “What is going on up at Hume?”. As Hume has expanded from coast to coast- the question remains the same for any of our campuses. While we were working out naming this monthly newsletter, we kept coming back to in our brainstorming sessions, that people want to know…
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Traditions & Tidings: Share Your Christmas Cheer!
At Hume, we’re all about traditions—whether it’s Kajabi Can Can for recreation, Wagon Train skits, or gathering around the campfire for Victory Circle. The holiday season is no different! Christmas is filled with meaningful traditions, and we’d love to hear what makes this time of year special for you or you and your family. Do…
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Step Into the World of C.S. Lewis: A Journey with Hume Christian Camps
Are you ready to experience a journey of faith, history, and inspiration? Join Hume Christian Camps from September 19-28, 2025, for an extraordinary tour of the life and legacy of C.S. Lewis. Together with Dr. Jerry Root, a leading Lewis scholar, and Dr. John Boal, Hume’s Executive Director, we’ll retrace the steps of one of…
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Make Christmas Extra Meaningful with Hume’s Christmas Catalog
By: Richelle Latona, Director of Alumni Relations and Annual Fund As Christmas quickly approaches, there’s still time to give a gift that changes lives and leaves an eternal impact. Our second annual Hume Christmas Catalog is filled with over 55 meaningful items, each one offering a unique way to help us share the hope of Christ with…
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Merry Christmas, from The Boal’s
As I reflect on this past year, I am overwhelmed with gratitude for the Lord’s steadfast love and constant provision. Our family has been richly blessed with milestones that point to His goodness. Lyn and I celebrated 40 years of marriage—a journey filled with God’s abundant grace and faithfulness. My parents marked an incredible 70…
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Embracing the Journey: Updates from the Joshua Wilderness Institute
We are thrilled to announce that the Joshua Wilderness Institute Class of ‘24/’25 is in full swing! This year, we are blessed to welcome our largest class since reopening post-COVID. Our students have eagerly immersed themselves in their Biola classes and time with the Lord, and our staff is deeply encouraged by their intentionality and…
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Retreat, Reflect, Reconnect: A Life-Changing Fall at Hume
By: Justin Nunes, Hume Lake Adult and Family Ministries Director Every time a retreat ends, I’m reminded of how powerfully God works in people’s lives. It’s something I’ve come to expect but never want to take for granted—after all, every time we open God’s Word, it never returns empty. This fall has been no different.…
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The Need for Camperships: Help Us Reach $1 Million and Beyond
By: Tim Kapadia, Chief Development Officer As we approach the season of gratitude and giving, we want to emphasize the vital importance of our Campership program at Hume Christian Camps. Every child deserves the opportunity to experience the transformative power of camp, regardless of their financial situation. Through our Camperships, we offer scholarships to families…
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Grateful Hearts: A Reflection on the Line Fire Experience
By: Chad Castor, Hume SoCal Site Director The Line Fire broke out in Highland on September 5th, initially seeming far from Hume SoCal. Most of us were confident the fire would be contained before it posed any threat. However, by Friday, as we hosted activities for a guest group, we noticed smoke on the horizon,…
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Give the Gift of Hume This Christmas!
By: Richelle Latona, Director of Alumni and Hume Fund As the Christmas season is just around the corner, we are excited to announce the release of our second annual Hume Christmas Catalog—a special way to give gifts that truly matter. Last year, we were blessed by an incredible response to our catalog, which allowed us…