1997-2023

Judson Lodge

Cross Wind Camp, Hesston, Kansas        KS

In the early 1980’s, Westminister Faith Chapel decided to purchase land for a conference center when they sold their building in California.  High land prices in California caused them to decide to look elsewhere and they determined they could purchase the land they needed to fulfill their dream in Kansas.  Merle and Marcella Unruh facilitated the purchase of 31 acres that surround the main conference center in Hesston.  Construction began in April of 1987.  A year later they had a ribbon cutting ceremony and at the end of May, 1988, the conference center hosted its first group.

On November 7, 1989, ownership of the center was transferred to the South Central Conference of the Mennonite Church.  On October 17, 1991, the American Baptist Churches of the Central Region purchased the 31-acre facility and acquired an additional 80 acres to the east.[1]

The American Baptist Churches of the Central Region began to develop the grounds and construction of Judson Lodge and Williams Lodge began in April of 1997. Judson Lodge contained a kitchen, living room and three separate wings that accommodated 9 people each.  Each wing had 2 showers, sinks, and restrooms. The living room serves as a meeting room for up to 27 people. The kitchen was equipped with a stove, sink, microwave, refrigerator and an assortment of cooking utensils.[2] 

In December 2022 Cross Winds, with its Judson Lodge, was sold to Camp David International as a ministry to the children of incarcerated persons.

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[1] https://www.crosswind.ws/about-us/

[2] https://www.crosswind.ws/facilities/

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