North Georgia Camp & Retreat Ministries (NGCRM) centers its work on helping participants discover their "why"—affirming campers as loved and gifted children of God as a foundation for faith and calling. In 2025, Glisson's retreat ministries grew slightly with 8,430 guests; just under 25% of retreat groups were from United Methodist churches or ministries, and overall retreat attendance increased slightly from a record 2024.
Camp attendance declined by 2% in 2025, with Glisson enrollment down 78 campers. Grow Day Camps served 655 campers at 19 partner sites, and ELI grew to 57 high-school juniors and seniors; 38% of 2025 summer campers were members of United Methodist congregations (down from 41% in 2024 and 49% in 2023). Over the next 2–3 years NGCRM plans to deepen partnerships with camper parents and families. Chairperson: Bill Martin; Executive Director: C. Russell Davis.