Bill Nortonis the camp's first Executive Director. He, along with his wife Terri have been prepared by God to lead this ministry. They come with many years of experience in Christian camping and Christian education.
Bill has been involved in Christian camping since his childhood. He knows what it means to be a camper, summer staff worker, counselor, water front director, program director and full-time staff member. Terri brings her love for children, teaching and hospitality skills to support her husband and this ministry. ~Rev. Dr. Roland Buccilia, Pastor - Spruce Street Baptist Church; Chaplain - Police and Fire Departments Newtown Square, PA; Member - Law Enforcement Chaplains of Delaware County, PA
What Others Are Saying
"Very few people know the ins and outs of youth camping like Bill Norton. He has been helping to build the character and memories of young people most of his life through camping programs that have a very clear Christian emphasis. I was privileged to work with Bill for a number of years. He is one of those rare people who is equally comfortable teaching and telling stories on the platform as he is swinging a hammer in the shop or handling paperwork in the office. And what's more impressive , he is uniquely gifted in all of these areas - and more. From my experience, if Bill Norton is leading something, it is going to be uniquely creative, brilliantly educational, perfectly safe, and hilariously fun. I'm anxious to see what God will do through him and the ministry of Springs of Life Camp." ~John Ashmen, President - Association of Gospel Rescue Missions; Former Executive Director - Camp Ha-Lu-Wa-Sa; Former Vice-President - Christian Camp and Conference Association
"It isa special person who can build positive relationships and minister effectively to all age groups. Bill Norton is the embodiment of this gift as demonstrated by his uncanny ability to relate to, and to inspire, all ages. He is a gifted communicator who exudes caring and unconditional love. He has a quick wit and an unrivaled sense of humor. And yet he is consummately humble with a genuine heart for our Lord Jesus Christ. With decades of experience in youth camping, he brings all the elements needed in a great leader. Having had the privilege of working with Bill in adventure camping and cycling, I am excited by the prospect of what God has in store for the Springs of Life Camp and the many young people who will doubtless be blessed by this ministry." ~Wayne Rasmussen Ed.D., Director of Sports Management, College of Arts & Science at Columbia International University; Former Out Camping Director - Camp Ha-Lu-Wa-Sa; Former Athletic Director - Eastern University
"Bill is a man of vision and has a heart for God. He also has a passion to see people come to Christ and see them grow in their walk with God. His vision is developing Springs of Life Camp and the means to seeing people come to Christ." ~Garry Cropp, Therapeutic Foster Care, Former Executive Director - Lake Ellen Bible Camp; Former Youth Pastor; Former Director of Operations - Camp Ha-Lu-Wa-Sa