Wednesday, June 24, 2009

Watch our Summer Camp Teaser here to get a small taste of camp life.

Wednesday, June 10, 2009

YOUR CAMP SPEAKERS!!!


College: July 16th – 18th (Thursday – Sunday: Thursday is optional)

Adam Day


Adam Day is currently a student at Talbot School of Theology working on
his Master’s of Divinity. He received his BA in Biblical Studies from Biola
University in 2007. Adam has served 4 years as a Teacher’s Assistant for Dave Talley, Associate Professor of Old Testament at Biola University. He has also served as a research assistant for numerous books and journal articles produced by the faculty of Biola University, where he teaches as an adjunct professor and Guest Lecturer in the Biblical Studies Department. Along side his academic interests, Adam has a passion for the local church. He has served as an intern in the areas of Junior High, Senior High, and administration. In addition, during the summer of 2007, Adam had the opportunity to serve as an assistant to the Senior Pastor at Zion Reformed Church. Currently, Adam preaches and teaches throughout the state of California, including his home church, Grace EV Free in La Mirada. When he is not studying or working, Adam enjoys watching sports (mostly, football and baseball) and reading on world events and political issues.


Juniors: July 19th -25th (Sunday – Saturday)

Searan Salibian


Searan Salibian is a Seattle, WA native and went through grade school without any other Armenians, except her big sister. Growing up, her parents made her take piano and violin lessons and she is so grateful, since she still enjoys playing them until today! She also was involved in karate, basketball and track and field. Throwing an iron ball and metal disk for the University of Washington Track and Field team helped put her through college (Heads up!), where she studied Psychology, Sociology and Music. She was discipled for the first time at UW and since then, has loved discipleship ministry. She left her Psychology Ph.D. program in Seattle to respond to God’s call to go into full-time ministry. She spent the next four years after college in Boston looking for leprechauns and pursuing her graduate studies; receiving a Masters Degree in Counseling from Boston University and a Masters in Divinity from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. Through the years, the Lord has developed her heart with the desire to minister to people by developing relationships, discipleship, teaching, missions and outreach, and reconciliation. It is her heart’s desire to continually respond to God’s gracious gifts by serving Him and leading others to grow in their relationship with the Lord. She currently serves as the Director of Women’s and Children’s Ministries at United Armenian Congregational Church in L.A., and likes to keep clown sunglasses, puppets, tissues, bibles and candy in her office at all times…just in case.


Junior High: July 26th – August 1st (Sunday – Saturday)
Aren Bahadourian


Hey everyone! I’m Aren. My aim in life is to treasure and grow in and proclaim the Good News of Jesus Christ. That’s my passion, my goal and my prayer. That’s why I’m a pastor. I’m serving God at Armenian Brotherhood Bible Church in Pasadena where I work mostly in the youth and post-college ministries. I graduated from Talbot School of Theology a couple of years ago and last summer married Trina, for whom I'm daily thankful to God. I’m really glad you are considering to join us at camp this summer where our theme is…King Jesus! Join us as we study God’s Word and discuss what it means that Jesus is the King of kings and in light of that, how can we live each day surrendering to Jesus our King. I’m praying for you and hope to see you this summer at Camp Arev.


High School: August 9th - 15th (Sunday – Saturday)
Daniel Goglanian



Daniel Goglanian has been involved with Youth Ministry for nearly 25 years. During this time he has worked with Jr. High, High School and College/Career-aged groups to help them discover Christ, stay grounded in their faith, and develop a sound Biblical world view. With a humorous blend of truth and insight, Daniel has a way of connecting with people and bringing God’s Word to life in very real, practical and meaningful ways.

Having served Camp Arev since 1985 as Activities Director, Counselor, Speaker and Chairman, Daniel believes Camp Arev has a unique role in forming the spiritual lives of young people, their families, communities and culture. In his work as a college representative, he speaks to more than 12,000 high school students each year about values and character as it pertains to education and career choice. Daniel also heads the Youth and Music ministries at Armenian Christian Fellowship of Orange County and serves the greater Armenian Evangelical community by speaking at various Bible studies and church camps. He also enjoys coaching sports and playing the guitar.