sms novel film Camps
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Learn Real Filmmaking
Students write, direct, shoot, and edit their own short films under professional guidance.
Grounded in Faith
Every camp session begins and ends with Scripture, devotion, and prayer.
50 Cities, One Mission
Day camps, teen camps, and family retreats happening simultaneously across America this summer.
Programs Overview
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250 US dollars
Create, serve, and film—a mission trip for families with a passion for storytelling.
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300 US dollars
Discover storytelling through the lens of faith and film for children ages 7-12 years old.
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200 US dollars
Our Mission
Our mission is to empowering children and teens to glorify God through the transformative art of cinematic storytelling.
To provide children and teens a safe, faith-filled space to create, grow, and glorify Christ alongside the local church.
To partner with parents to nurture their children's creativity in a safe, Christ-centered environment — where faith, film, and purpose converge to shape the next generation of kingdom storytellers."
THE HEART BEHIND THE MISSION
Meet Rev. Jomo K. Johnson
“I didn't choose film. I didn't choose ministry. God called me to both — and I've spent 20 years figuring out why.”
Rev. Jomo K. Johnson is the founder of SMS Novel Films and one of the most passionate voices in Christian youth ministry today. With over 20 years of hands-on ministry experience and a graduate degree from the prestigious Westminster Theological Seminary, Pastor Jomo has dedicated his life to one calling: equipping the next generation to know God deeply and tell His story boldly.
As both an ordained minister and a trained filmmaker, Pastor Jomo brings a rare combination of theological depth and creative expertise to every camp, retreat, and program he leads. He has worked with hundreds of young people across churches, schools, and communities — and he believes that film is one of the most powerful tools of evangelism and discipleship in the 21st century.
- Westminster Theological Seminary Graduate
- 20+ Years of Youth Ministry
- Ordained Minister
- Trained Filmmaker & Storyteller
- Founder, SMS Novel Films