Nearly 18,000 guests travel to northern Minnesota each year to visit Camp Shamineau, making it one of the largest camps in the country.
The camp moved to its current site in 1958—previously known as Buffalo Lake Bible Camp near Buffalo, MN—and offers programs for youth to adults.
The purpose of Shamineau Ministries is “to provide camping experiences for the purpose of introducing children and adults to a saving knowledge of Christ, helping them grow in their faith, and training the Christian leaders of tomorrow,” said Herb Bloomquist, executive director of Shamineau Ministries.
CIF has partnered with the camp for decades. Recently, “all buildings have been updated or added on to with recent expansions to the main chapel facility and the gymnasium,” Bloomquist continued.
Recently, the camp purchased—with help from a CIF loan—an additional 678 acres of undeveloped forestland.
“CIF has been a partner to us, providing far more than just financial tools,” Bloomquist concluded. “CIF has been a vital part of the ministry of Shamineau Ministries. Whatever success we have had at sharing the good news of Jesus is equally shared by CIF.”
Contact us to discover how your church or ministry can partner with CIF on a church or ministry loan or a church capital campaign!
Senior Pastor Andy Kvernen with Cornerstone Community Church in Marshfield, Wis. touches on the congregation’s capital campaign with CIF and a phased approach for its $3.6 million project that will begin in the spring of 2025. More room was needed for youth ministry and offices and the church has expanded its staff. Additionally, a facelift… Continue Reading
Continue Reading
Two California churches, one two hours east of Los Angeles and the other on the ocean nearby, talk about the value of having a partner in ministry that is experienced and brings expert level help in the financial realm. “You get an organization that cares about the church, that loves the church,” said Pastor-Elder Chris… Continue Reading
Continue Reading
In the third of a three-part series, Christian Investors Financial board members talk about the eternal impacts of CIF’s work in serving churches. Our organization’s conservative nature has been a backbone of who we are since 1959. There is wise counsel, a broadening perspective and refined decision making with the goal of reaching individuals for… Continue Reading
Continue Reading