MISSION:
Ferncliff, a 1,200-acre camp and conference center just west of Little Rock, Arkansas, is rooted in hospitality, community and care for creation. Guided by its mission to live out God’s love, Ferncliff welcomes people into a life of caring for creation, others and themselves. Through summer camps, retreats, year-round programs and volunteer opportunities, guests are invited to connect with nature, one another and something greater than themselves. From its Nature Preschool to the Disaster Assistance Center and hands-on outreach, Ferncliff provides space for renewal, connection and service. Through its “Connect. Inspire. Transform.” capital campaign, including a major stream restoration, Ferncliff is building a legacy of care for generations to come.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES AND EVENTS:
- Disaster Assistance Center
- Sharing the Goods nonprofit assistance
- Farmstead
- Sleep in Heavenly Peace bed building
- Mission and volunteer groups
GIVING OPPORTUNITIES:
- Make a difference today: Support Ferncliff’s mission with a gift of any size
- Be a steady partner: Join the Giving Club and help provide consistent impact
- Shape the future: Plan a legacy gift and leave a lasting mark
- Capital campaign & naming opportunities: Support Ferncliff’s Transform Campaign to enhance spaces, restore habitats and expand outreach for generations
FUNDING SOURCES:
- Earned revenue: 80%
- Charitable contributions: 20%
1720 Ferncliff Road
Little Rock, AR 72223
501.821.3063 | ferncliff.org | Facebook | Instagram
Established: 1937
Employees: 45
Service Area: Arkansas and surrounding areas
Leadership: Executive Director: Joel Gill
Board of Trustees:
Bob Boehmler, Board President
Betty Henderson, Vice President
Rev. Dr. Robert William Lowry, Secretary
Rev. Carol-Ann Blow
Renee Dickins
Will Faulkner
Melissa Fontaine
Daniel Ford
John Hall
Dave Hamilton
Rev. Stacey Hammons
Marion Humphrey Jr.
Vance Smiley
Linda K. Smith
Tom Verdery
Alfred Williams
Leigh Woodruff
Joel Gill, Ex-Officio/Executive Director
Rev. Jim Poinsett, Ex-Officio/General Presbyter
The 2025/2026 Arkansas Giving Guide is presented by Wright Lindsey Jennings. Click here to read a letter from our sponsors.