Antique Black White Postcard, circa pre-1910. Identified as the Christian Endeavor Summer School Camp in Charleston, Maine. Divided back, postally used. Condition: This is an original antique postcard, not a copy or reproduction. It is in excellent condition. Comments: Christian Endeavour (CE) was founded in Portland, Maine in 1881 by Canadian born Dr. Francis E. Clark. Dr. Clark saw that there were many opportunities for youth to hear the Word, but few for young people to learn to do. CE started as a way to train and equip young people to become leaders within the local church as they chose to take ownership of their Christianity. The early Endeavourers reversed the common teachings of the church on young people and launched what is now called "youth ministry." Now, nearly every youth ministry organisation today can be linked to Christian Endeavour either in history, method, or both. The organization CE is now most active in Australia. In the 1880s, CE Societies were established in each Australian state, where they continue to operate.