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The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

Weekend camping trip grows into outdoor ministry

Biola students enjoy activities such as spikeball during the Johnson Valley camping trip.
A camping trip in Johnson Valley attracted over 70 students, acting as both a getaway and worship weekend for its attendees.
Ashley Grams, Deputy News Editor September 23, 2019

A dried up lake bed. That was all sophomore cinema and media arts major Evan France needed to create a growing ministry in hopes of bringing Biola students closer to God through the outdoors. France’s dream began last fall when he brought eight friends to Big Bear. Last January, the trip grew to 39...