Beloved and Beyond
Lakeview Methodist Conference Center, 557 County Road 331, Rosebud, TX 76570
About
Beloved and Beyond offers camps, socialization, on the job training, a job training program, a transition program, and retreats for children and young adults who have special needs. The program includes the Beyond Team job training program for former campers and a retreats program in addition to its camp ministry.
• Ages: 5–18 years old
Beloved and Beyond is a Christian camp ministry whose stated mission is to spread the hope and love of Jesus Christ with people who have differing abilities through camps, socialization, and on the job training while growing the community to embrace the same. The organization owns and operates its own camp facility near Rosebud, Texas.
The leadership team includes Glen Elder (Executive Director, Founder and member of the Board of Directors), Laura Elder (Program Director, Founder and member of the Board of Directors), Ethan Perry (Executive Assistant), Logan Elder (Facilities Manager), Rhonda Easley (Administrative Assistant), Debbie Martin (Beyond Team Director), Hannah Cason (Retreats Coordinator), Becca Ballard (Beyond Team Coordinator), and Emily Rayburn (Program Associate). The Board of Directors also includes Jodi Ferguson, Steve Davenport (President), Cherie Ruffino, Shelly Nalbone, Jason Johnson, and Maura Johnson.
Beloved and Beyond describes a focus on the respite and joy that camp offers and includes a transition program now known as The Beyond Team. The program’s community involvement includes growing the community to embrace people with differing abilities and involving volunteers, former campers, families, and nursing students in camp ministry and special needs ministries.
Testimonials from board members and families describe long-term involvement in ministry with people who have different kinds of abilities, family participation in camp as volunteers and campers, and experiences with the camp culture created by founders Glen and Laura Elder. These testimonials also describe personal connections to special needs ministries and ongoing service with Beloved and Beyond.
Last updated July 24, 2026.
• Ages: 5–18 years old
Beloved and Beyond is a Christian camp ministry whose stated mission is to spread the hope and love of Jesus Christ with people who have differing abilities through camps, socialization, and on the job training while growing the community to embrace the same. The organization owns and operates its own camp facility near Rosebud, Texas.
The leadership team includes Glen Elder (Executive Director, Founder and member of the Board of Directors), Laura Elder (Program Director, Founder and member of the Board of Directors), Ethan Perry (Executive Assistant), Logan Elder (Facilities Manager), Rhonda Easley (Administrative Assistant), Debbie Martin (Beyond Team Director), Hannah Cason (Retreats Coordinator), Becca Ballard (Beyond Team Coordinator), and Emily Rayburn (Program Associate). The Board of Directors also includes Jodi Ferguson, Steve Davenport (President), Cherie Ruffino, Shelly Nalbone, Jason Johnson, and Maura Johnson.
Beloved and Beyond describes a focus on the respite and joy that camp offers and includes a transition program now known as The Beyond Team. The program’s community involvement includes growing the community to embrace people with differing abilities and involving volunteers, former campers, families, and nursing students in camp ministry and special needs ministries.
Testimonials from board members and families describe long-term involvement in ministry with people who have different kinds of abilities, family participation in camp as volunteers and campers, and experiences with the camp culture created by founders Glen and Laura Elder. These testimonials also describe personal connections to special needs ministries and ongoing service with Beloved and Beyond.
Last updated July 24, 2026.
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