Our Impact

Lillian, a smalltown Yooper girl, has been touched through the ministry of Fortune Lake to grow in serve in ways she never imagined, and we're all better for it!

When presented with the problem of not having enough space for their family Christmas gathering, the Wilcox family got creative and made Fortune Lake their home for the holidays.

Not long ago, Henry wasn't sure about spending a week at camp. Now he's taking the lessons he learned to build bridges in his own school and community while also serving as a Leader in Training at Fortune Lake!

Cheryl cites that some of her family's favorite parts about Fortune Lake were things that ring true for so many people: the truly stunning beauty of the landscape, the ability to connect with each other while also stepping away to explore the site, and the feeling of being at home away from home.

The late Rev. Bob and Deloris Langseth invite you share in this awesome ministry of the Holy Spirit – coaxing us to believe in Jesus Christ and share God’s love with each generation.

Pr. Jack believes that most of the young adults who are in our churches have stuck around due to their experiences in the non-judgemental, supportive communities of outdoor ministry.

Alexa found herself reprioritizing her use of time through her experiences as an international staff member at Fortune Lake in 2023. She states, "We can find God in different moments of our day. If you have 10 minutes, jump."

Through her experience in the Leaders-in-Training (LIT) program, Natalie Wagner found a patience, adaptability, and enthusiasm she didn’t know she had.