Since breaking ground on Sept. 15, 2025, the Broken Arrow Ranch building project has continued its steady movement from vision to visible reality. With Stockwell Construction leading the work and camp ranger John Clark serving as the on-site point person, progress has remained consistent, well-coordinated and full of promise for the seasons ahead.
Steady progress on site
Following the September groundbreaking, Stockwell Construction mobilized quickly and has maintained strong momentum. According to John Clark, key milestones have continued to fall into place as crews work efficiently across multiple cabins. Each phase of construction has built upon the last, bringing the project closer to completion and reinforcing confidence in the overall timeline.
A site visit in late October offered leaders a clear glimpse of how far the project had already come. Even amid rainy conditions and muddy paths, crews remained focused and productive. Inside the girls’ cabin, sheetrock installation was underway, transforming open framing into defined rooms and giving a first sense of the warmth these spaces will soon provide. At the staff cabin, truss installation marked a significant structural milestone, signaling visible progress and forward momentum. What once existed only as plans, conversations and prayers is now taking physical form.
Favorable weather through much of the fall allowed exterior work to advance without major setbacks. When rain did arrive, teams adapted by shifting to interior work, ensuring continued progress and minimizing delays.
Timelines and next steps
• Construction completion: early 2026
• Following completion: furnishing the cabins for comfort, durability and year-round use
• Dedication: planned for later in 2026
As construction wraps up, attention will turn to furnishing and final preparations, ensuring the cabins are ready to welcome campers, staff and guests with excellence.
A hared effort, a shared blessing
This project represents the collective faith, generosity and commitment of many people. From early planning and site preparation to the gifts and prayers that made construction possible, the Broken Arrow Ranch community has come together in a powerful way. Each contribution, large or small, has played a role in transforming a long-held dream into a tangible reality.
Watching the cabins rise and the campus continue to take shape has been deeply encouraging. Thank you for standing with Broken Arrow Ranch during this important season. Together, we are creating spaces of welcome, renewal and spiritual growth that will serve generations to come. Additional updates on furnishings and dedication plans will be shared as the project moves further into 2026.
Melvin Santos is vice president for administration for the Kansas-Nebraska Conference.
