Counselor-In-Training
While a CIT does not bear quite the full weight of the responsibility of a counselor, they are fully involved in the cabin and are the co-pilot for the lead counselor. Responsibilities include cabin group leadership, counseling opportunities, and developmentally appropriate spiritual leadership. CITs continue to receive training by engaging in Bible memorization, training in Bible study methods, evangelism training, relational ministry training, and counselor training. Availability of the CIT program is more limited than the other areas. Due to the active, hands on ministry with campers, NLR is much more selective when reviewing CIT applicants. We desire the best counselors and CITs for our campers.

Kitchen Leader-In-Training
KITs will serve primarily in the area of Food Service. They are fully incorporated into the group of summer staff assigned to food service for the summer and will serve alongside and with this group for the duration of their time. Responsibilities include food preparation, service and cleanup, supervision of temporary kitchen staff, and evening responsibilities such as Canteen and night game preparation. KITs continue to receive training by engaging in Bible memorization, training in Bible study methods, evangelism training and relational ministry training.

Guard-In-Training
GITs will serve primarily as a lifeguard at both the waterfront and pool. They are fully incorporated into the group of summer lifeguards and will be supervised by the summer Head Lifeguard. Responsibilities include teaching during activity class times, general pool and creek maintenance, lifeguarding when swimming areas are open and other nighttime duties as assigned. GITs continue to receive training by engaging in Bible memorization, training in Bible study methods, evangelism training, and relational ministry training. GITs will need to be lifeguard certified through the American Red Cross.

Maintenance-In-Training
MIT’s will serve alongside our summer and full-time maintenance teams. They are fully incorporated into this group including attendance at meetings and morning devotionals. Responsibilities include general camp maintenance, groundskeeping, minimal housekeeping, and other nighttime responsibilities as assigned (canteen, etc). MIT’s continue to receive training by engaging in Bible memorization, training in Bible study methods, evangelism training, and relational ministry training.

Wrangler-In-Training
The WIT program is concurrent with the CIT program. While WITs do not bear the full weight of responsibility of a wrangler, they are fully involved in activities surrounding the barn. Responsibilities include teaching during activity class times, leading trail rides, general care of the horses, and help around the barn. WITs continue to receive training by engaging in Bible memorization, training in Bible study methods, evangelism training, and relational ministry training.

"Other"-In-Training
Got an idea for an area of ministry at New Life Ranch that you would like to be a part of? Whether it is photographer-in-training, or worship leader-in-training you are thinking about, we would love to sit and talk with you about how your gifts, talents, and interests fit into a summer at NLR. And just like the other Soma members, you will continue to receive training by engaging in Bible memorization, training in Bible study methods, evangelism training and relational ministry training.