Q: What is CFO?

A: Camps Farthest Out is a non- denominational, Christian gathering. But CFO can best be characterized as a spiritual training ground, a time apart from the turmoil of everyday life to practice the presence of Jesus, the love of the Father, and the guidance of the Holy Spirit. As our founder, Glenn Clark, described it, “The Camps Farthest Out are dedicated to the purpose of discovering wholeness of that abundant life which Christ has promised, that life which is our rightful heritage whenever we dedicate our body, mind, and soul completely to God through play, work, and worship. We invite our campers to enter the kindergarten of creativity and discover all the joyous opportunities for normal spiritual expression… the highest art of life is a living prayer.”

Q: Is CFO a Church?

A: No, CFO is not a church. Every CFO attendant is encouraged to attend and faithfully serve the church of his/ her choice. The CFO experience has the potential to expand and intensify the effectiveness of one’s own church activity.

Q: Can I Join CFO?

A: No. There is nothing to join. CFO is a Kingdom of God movement. In the words of Starr Daily, CFO is “the unformalized, silent, creeping leaven that is needed to revitalize a dying civilization.” We are a living growing organism, not an organization, with the goal of growth through the development of our personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Come and find out what brings us together time and time again – year after year.

Q: Who is CFO for?

A: CFO is for everyone interested in going further out in their relationship with God, self and others. CFO is a place where families, couples, and singles can join together for the purpose of renewing the mind, body, and spirit, fellowshipping with others, seeking and finding God, discovering one’s true self through a centering in Jesus Christ, learning to pray, and discovering the power of prayer.

Q: Why focus on prayer?

A: Prayer is the foundation of the CFO experience; silent prayer, spoken prayer, individual prayer, group prayer. In effect, CFO emphasizes helping people to experience the love of God and to express their love for Jesus through the many ways the camp program provides. CFO is centered in prayer and dedicated to the extension of God’s love to every camper in attendance. Privacy is respected, oneness in spirit encouraged, and sharing abundant.