Hume Teaching Series

SUMMER WEEKLY CHURCH SERVICES:
SUNDAYS at 10:30 AM

WEEKNIGHT TEACHING SERIES:
Sunday-Thursday Nights
7:00—8:30 PM

Join us, summer Sunday through Thursday nights as a weekly guest speaker shares compelling biblical teaching seasoned with unique life experiences and personal stories. These free, informal evening sessions are held in the historic Memorial Chapel. Childcare and kids programs are available for a small fee.

Day Camp and affordable Huckleberry Child Care allow you to set your own agenda or pick and choose from our scheduled summer activities.

2025 Hume Teaching Series

June 8-12
Week 1
Speaker
Dr. Sean McDowell
About Sean
June 15-19
Week 2
Speaker
Jerry Root
Dr. Jerry Root
About Jerry
June 22-26
Week 3
Speaker
Brian Holland bio picture
Brian Holland
About Brian
June 29-July 3
Week 4
Speaker
Dr. John Boal
About John
July 6-10
Week 5
Speaker
Erik Thoennes bio picture
Dr. Erik Thoennes
About Erik
July 13-17
Week 6
Speaker
Jackson Arnett
July 20-24
Week 7
Speaker
Jake Ellis
About Jake
July 27-31
Week 8
Speaker
TBD
August 3-7
Week 9
Speaker
TBD
Listen to previous Teaching Series audio messages

Summer Seasonal Lodging

Summer lodging for the teaching series will open up on February 28th at 10am. Please call Registration to book a room!

We do not offer lodging open to the public; however, if you are at Hume attending our free Teaching Series, we do offer the following Summer Lodging:

Pet/Animal Policy

Hickory Lodge

Up to 4 guests allowed

  • Continental breakfast
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Mini-Refrigerator
  • Coffee Maker
  • Hair Dryer
  • Iron & ironing board
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Phone
Contact Us For Reservations & Price

Joshua Lodge

Up to 4 guests allowed

  • Air Conditioner
  • Continental breakfast
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Twin Beds (bunk beds)
  • Mini Coffee Maker
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Mini-Refrigerator
Contact Us For Reservations & Price

Other Lodging Options

Private cabins may be available for rent from cabin owners.

View Cabin Rental List

F.A.Q.s

IMPORTANT
Some older mapping services will suggest you take the 245. It is a curvy, winding road that will take you at least an additional hour. DO NOT take 245!

3:00 PM Monday-Friday
4:00 PM Sundays

Check out is at 11:00 AM

There is a non-refundable, non-transferable deposit of the first night’s stay due upon making a reservation. The deposit will be forfeited if a reservation is canceled.

We do not offer free guest WiFi at this point in time. We do offer Internet for a fee; however, the speeds here are not fast. Purchase at your own risk.

Lodge rentals during Labor Day weekend may not include additional amenities such as the mini-refrigerator, coffee maker, hair dryer, iron, ironing board, or phone.

At this time, we do not have an electric charging station at Hume or outlets available for charging vehicles. We encourage you to fully charge your electric vehicle before heading up the mountain.

Questions?

  • Contact Us

Do you prefer the phone?

Call our Hume Information team
 1 (559) 305-7770

Dr. Sean McDowell

Speaker

Dr. Sean McDowell is a gifted communicator with a passion for equipping people, to make the case for the Christian faith. He is an Assistant Professor at Biola University. Sean is the author, co-author, or editor of over seventeen books and is listed among the top 100 apologists. He graduated from Talbot Theological Seminary with a double Master’s degree in Theology and Philosophy and earned a Ph.D. in Apologetics and Worldview Studies from Southern Baptist Theological Seminary.

Jerry Root

Speaker

Dr. Jerry Root is professor emeritus at Wheaton College, as well as a visiting professor at Biola University, Talbot Graduate School of Theology, and Moody Bible Institute teaching C. S. Lewis courses at all three schools. For over forty-one years, Dr. Root has lectured on C.S. Lewis topics at 78 universities in 18 countries. He is the author of numerous C.S. Lewis focused books, articles and publications. He is married to Claudia Root and together they have four married children and 15 grandchildren.

Brian Holland

Speaker

Brian is a disciple of Jesus first who has, by the grace of God, been in some type of pastoral role for 30 years in Southern California. He is currently the Lead Pastor for Ignite City Church. He has a strong desire to see people come to know and follow Jesus passionately and to live in true biblical community. He gets to be married to his best friend, Kelley, and has two amazing sons, Tyler and Dylan. Brian’s purpose in ministry is to help make disciples of Jesus who make disciple-makers.

Dr. John Boal

Speaker

Dr. John Boal is the Executive Director of Hume Christian Camps. John graduated from Grace College, where he met his wife Lyn. John received his Master of Divinity from The Masters Seminary & his doctorate from Robert Morris University. He worked in the Development world for over 20 years. Before being Exec. Director for Hume, he served as their Chief Development Officer for 5 years. John & Lyn have 3 children: Hannah, Jesse, & daughter-in-law Vanessa along with their first grandchild Eliana.

Dr. Erik Thoennes

Speaker

Erik Thoennes is a Professor of Theology at Biola University and a pastor at Grace EVFree, La Mirada. He was voted Professor of the Year twice and was awarded the Faculty Excellence Award by his colleagues at Biola University. He is the author of “Life’s Biggest Questions: What the Bible Says About the Things that Matter Most,” and “Biblical and Theological Studies: A Student’s Guide,” Erik and his wife Donna have four children and love the people and ministry of Hume Lake!

Jake Ellis

Speaker

Jake Ellis is a teaching pastor from the central coast of California. He is passionate about equipping people in all stages of faith to become more like Jesus. As a worship leader for over a decade, he believes that all good preaching must ultimately lead to worship, and he longs to teach God’s Word in a way that moves people toward greater devotion. Jake and his wife, Nikki, have two daughters whom he adores and one goldendoodle that he feels neutral about.

Ed Uszynski

Speaker

Ed is a Content Developer and Oneness Consultant for both Family Life and Athletes in Action, the marriage and sport ministries of Cru. He served many years as a teaching elder at their home church and frequently speaks to college students, men’s groups, and churches around the country. His writing includes contributions to DesiringGod and other online publications, besides a chapter in the four-volume, C.S. Lewis: Life, Works, and Legacy. He has an M.Div. and Ph.D. in American Culture Studies.

Pet/Animal Policy

For visitors and guests at Hume, no pets or animals are allowed in Hume housing or buildings. While Hume understands the benefit of service & support animals, our unique housing and locations are incompatible with service animals

If you have any questions, please feel free to email us at [email protected].

Hume Christian Camps and Retreats

Join us for an amazing

Summer at Hume

We’ve opened our lodges and cabins to families and couples! Come up the mountain to worship, hear the Word, and spend time playing together in God’s creation. It’s the best place to be this summer!

Ready to Go!
Virtual Summer Camp 2020

Missing camp? Try our

Virtual Camp

We’re bringing Hume to you! With chapels hosted by our Camp Directors, you’ll get to participate in worship, play “virtual Rec” games, watch theme videos, and hear from Hume speakers. You don’t want to miss this!

Let's Do This!

We need help this summer!

Volunteer

As you know, things are a bit different at Hume this summer. The good news? The Lord has made it possible for us to shine His light in some wonderful ways, and we really need your help to make it happen!

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