The second edition of the Wheeler Mission Training Center at Camp Hunt Newsletter!

1. CAMPFIRE NEWS
Featured Story:
“I had two daughters that
did not know me at all. I
knew I needed help!”
Ryan, Student at
Wheeler Mission’s Training Center at
Camp Hunt
In This Issue
 Passing the Baton:
Welcome Tom!
 Director’s Corner:
Dwayne Shares His
Training Center
Updates!
 God Changes Lives:
Ryan’s Story
 The Story Continues…
 How Can I Help?
Recent Training Center Graduates at their Commencement Ceremony!
College Credit Given!
Welcome to our second edition of the Campfire Newsletter! Below
we have a picture of our recent Training Center graduates. One of
the exciting purposes of the Training Center is that as our stu-
dent’s grow in their knowledge of God’s Word and their relation-
ship with Him, they can also earn 30 college credits toward a
Bachelor’s degree at Crossroads Bible College in Indianapolis,
Indiana when they complete their Servant Leadership Training
Program with an Advanced Certification in Theology and Biblical
Counseling. Our goal is to see all of our student’s equipped for
lasting success and to be contributors in the name of Christ!
A Newsletter from the Wheeler Mission Training Center at Camp Hunt—Bloomington, Indiana August 2015 #2

2. Passing the Baton: Welcome Tom!
By: Preston Rogers & Josh Callahan
In 2007, Mike Wathen, along with his wife Rhonda, felt God’s call to come to
Camp Hunt. Mike helped lead our work crews and the “Helping Hands” ministry. In
2008, Mike wanted to see Camp Hunt grow and earn revenue for the ministry.
Hebron Hardwoods was born. In 2013, the name changed to Wheeler Mission
Pallets & Industry. Today, this industry has been a part of Wheeler Mission for
seven years. As Mike looked toward retirement, he prayed for the right person to
come along and take his place. We welcome Tom Porterfield to our Training Cen-
ter staff as the new General Manager of Wheeler Mission Pallets & Industry.
Tom learned of this ministry during a random search for pallet shops in the area.
He was working in Louisville, Kentucky and needed a pallet supplier. At first, he
was unsure of coming out here, but Tom said that “God was really pushing me this
way.” Tom later said that he knew he was meant to be here as soon as he pulled
into our parking lot. That was March of 2014. Much relationship building took place
between now and then and over much prayer on our part and his, Tom was of-
fered the General Manager position.
Tom knew his working here would require a lifestyle change for him and his wife,
Starla, but Tom said that “I knew God would take care of it.” Tom fit in right away
and it is evident that he had a heart for this ministry and the students here. What
Tom hopes to accomplish is to continue the work that Mike started, which was to
make the pallet shop a value adding part of this ministry to help sustain the work
that goes on here at the Wheeler Mission Training Center at Camp Hunt.
We are grateful for the work Mike has poured into this ministry and we are excited
that he will be staying with us to help consult in his “semi-retirement.” We are ex-
cited for Tom and how God will use him in his new role here at Wheeler Mission
Pallets & Industry!
Director’s Corner:
By: Dwayne Gordon, Director of the Wheeler
Mission Training Center at Camp Hunt
Ever wonder if the ground that you’re standing on
is Holy?
I have found it interesting that when trying to
raise money to further our ministry, we’re apt to
list the ministries’ accomplishments. We may
even be required to do so if we’re applying for a
grant. What are your success rates? How many
people have you served? How many meals were
provided?
So we’re busy trying to answer those questions
and figure out how to gain awareness and sup-
port for the ministry—then something happens
and we’re reminded that we’re on Holy ground.
This happened just last night…
Our staff members have been meeting over at my
house on Wednesday nights for fellowship and
what we call “screened porch devotionals.” One
of our students, who is getting ready to graduate
from Servant Leadership Training, came to pre-
sent his final exam piece on “The Lord’s Supper.”
This guy, mind you, came to us from prison and
was about as hard hearted as can be. If he
looked at you in an alley, you'd run. His humble
presentation in the Lord’s presence, and the fel-
lowship and communion that followed, reminded
us to “Do this in remembrance of me.” I felt God
saying to my heart “Glorify Me, not your success
rates or your numbers. Look at the changed life
of this graduate who is now heading off to Bible
College and to fatherhood…you’re standing on
Holy Ground.” Thank you, Lord!
Training Center Students Making Pallets!
Mike passes the “pallet” to Tom as the new General Manager of Wheeler Mission Pallets & Industry!

3. God Changes
Lives!
One of the services at
the Training Center is our
Family Advocacy and
Counseling Service. Stu-
dents and their families
can meet with our Family
Counselor to learn God’s
plan for their relation-
ships. In partnership with
a student’s local church
or a local church that a
student will be entering
into, our Family Advoca-
cy & Counseling Services
hope to provide opportu-
nities where students and
their families can engage
the reconciliation process
while a student is at the
Training Center.
The philosophy of our
Family Advocacy &
Counseling Service is to
provide students and
their families with biblical
instruction where families
will benefit from God’s
healing of relationships.
We teach that families
function best when they
follow the sound, biblical
principles of God’s Word
as the supreme authority
in life.
Meet Ryan, Intern at Wheeler Mission’s Training Center, and his daughter, Luna!
Ryan’s Story
By: Preston Rogers, Servant Leader in Training Internship Graduate
We have a lot of guys here that are learning how to be fathers for the very first time
in their lives. Sometimes, it’s with children that are still very young and sometimes
it’s with children that have already grown up and started lives of their own. Ryan is
one of those guys. Ryan came to our Addiction Recovery program last fall and
knew nothing about being a father. Ryan said that “my life was a wreck and I had
two daughters that did not know me at all. I knew I needed help!” His youngest
daughter, Adrea was eight months old the first time he saw her, which was when he
was released from prison. His oldest daughter, Luna hadn’t seen her father for
three years prior to him coming to the Wheeler Mission Training Center.
Ryan came into the program as a broken man and knew that he needed God’s
help. His prayers through the Wheeler Mission Addiction Recovery Program was
that his children were safe and that he would one day regain the privilege of being
an active father in his children’s lives. During his time in the program, Ryan was
able to visit Luna on our campus over the weekends. Ryan met with our Family
Counselor, Larry, who helped him as he began to discover God’s plan for being a
father. After Ryan graduated and started his internship in our Servant Leadership
Training program, Luna lived with Ryan on campus for her summer break from
school. Luna has been a big blessing to him and everyone at the Training Center.
Luna has finally been able to have her earthly father back in her life. Ryan’s young-
est daughter, Adrea, is staying with Ryan’s parents and has visited as well. Please
keep Ryan and his family lifted in prayer as God restores him and his family!

4. Contact Us
We would love to hear from you! If you,
or someone you know is in need of help
with addictions or other life dominating
issues, or if you would like to volunteer,
or partner with us financially, please
contact us!
Wheeler Mission Training Center at
Camp Hunt
7790 N. Fish Rd.
Bloomington, IN 47408
(812) 332-2452
(Camp Hunt Office)
(317) 636-2720
(Program Intake Office, Jed Baker)
DwayneGordon@wmm.org
Visit us on the web at www.wmm.org
The Story Continues…
Over the past month, we have had 4 students graduate our Addiction Re-
covery Program with one of them entering our ministry internship! We also
had one student complete their ministry internship in Servant Leadership
Training. We are excited for what God has in store for these men! To date,
this brings the total number of people who have completed our programs at
the Training Center to 278! Thank you for being a part of the work that God
is doing here through your prayers and financial support!
How Can I Help?
We have plans made to build a new multi-purpose building that will house
our counseling offices, dining facilities, and recreational areas. Exercise is
an important part of recovery and unfortunately our residents are limited
during the winter months. We are excited about this much needed facility
and how it will impact the program. We need your help! We are in the pro-
cess of raising $800,000. If God puts it on your heart, would you consider
helping us by donating to and praying for this cause? Please mark your do-
nations by writing “Multi-Purpose Building” in the memo line of your check.
We would also welcome any help with finding potential donors, developing
fund raising ideas, and expanding our network. Thank you!
Wheeler Mission Training Center at Camp Hunt
7790 N. Fish Rd.
Bloomington, IN 47408
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