News and stories
Campers, counselors, families, and congregations in their own words, and updates from our board, our CEO, and our three camps.

Magical
November 4, 2026Impact StoriesLutherock
Hazelle’s first week away from home took her from Tampa to the woods at Lutherock. She came home feeling closer to God than ever.

Meet the Board: Rev. Amanda Highben, Meredith Shuford, and Bishop Kevin Strickland
November 1, 2026News
Introducing three members of the NovusWay Board: Rev. Amanda Highben, Meredith Shuford, and Bishop Kevin Strickland.

A Message from the CEO
October 22, 2026News
Dear friends, Do you know the sound? The frogs start up down by the water, and the crickets join in. A cabin is laughing. Somewhere a group is singing on…

Bricks
September 25, 2026Impact StoriesLutherock
There are two things that are almost always a part of a week at summer camp – meeting new people and dealing with a little rain. As a middle school…

Center
August 27, 2026Impact StoriesLuther Springs
“Friendships at camp are different from friendships at home,” says Wyatt, a high school camper at Luther Springs. “At home, friendships are less serious, but at camp we can talk…

Meet the Board: Ginger Litman-Koon
July 31, 2026News
My husband Kris and I are the pastors at All Saints Lutheran Church in Mt. Pleasant, SC. We live in Mt. Pleasant with our 9-year-old twins, Stella and Virginia. In…

Outward
June 18, 2026Impact StoriesLuther Springs
When Trinity Lutheran Church in Pembroke Pines, Florida heard about the Day Camp program at Luther Springs they knew it was something they needed, and something their neighbors needed too.…

Closer
June 4, 2026Impact StoriesLutherock
The first time Jaime went to camp at Lutherock it rained all week. Amazingly, she came back again the next summer.

Paths
May 7, 2026Impact StoriesLutheridge
Lutheridge counselors Jon Lakeman and Madeleine Rhyne had very different paths to get to camp. After several great summers serving on staff, now they are both headed in a similar…

Seeds
April 9, 2026Impact StoriesLuther Springs
In December, Luther Springs received an incredible gift! As the people of St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church in Jacksonville, Florida prepared to conclude their ministry, they made a bold choice …

Message from the NovusWay Board
March 30, 2026News
The NovusWay Board met March 5-7, 2026 at Lutheridge. The board, staff, and committee members who attended continue to enjoy a sense of hope and enthusiasm for our ministry’s direction…

Meet the NovusWay Board: Floyd Self
March 27, 2026News
The NovusWay Board is comprised of 15 board members and 4 Bishops. These individuals all serve on the board and bring unique perspectives and gifts. What unites them all is…