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The Outdoor Leadership Blog
Read by people who use the outdoors for ministry in 55+ countries. We love adventure, Jesus, and the outdoors.
Excite Church Leaders about Wilderness Ministry and Get Their Support
You have vision to start a wilderness ministry and have...
First Steps to Take for a Successful Wilderness Ministry
Over the years as Wilderness Ministry Institute has worked...
How Warm Hospitality Reflects the Gospel of Jesus
Hospitality is a Source of Warmth Trekking in a cold...
How First Aid Points To Our Wounded Healer
Please enjoy this post from Andrew Underwood, from WMI as...
Water is a Fountain of Life and Learning
I was on a personal trip with a good friend of mine,...
Jesus Our North Star and Our Southern Cross | A Christmas Devotion
This Advent season try gazing up at a clear night sky for...
3 Important Ways to Prepare for Next Summer During the Off Season
As an outdoor leader, I always find summers end to bring a time of debriefing and rest. Summer, while amazing and full of adventure, can be quite draining. Leading others into the wilderness is physically, emotionally, and spiritually demanding. This rest is welcome...
3 Ways Time Outdoors Helps Your Decision Making Process
Outdoor wilderness experience help you develop critical thinking and a good decision making process. Outdoor adventures are such a great training ground for leaders because they give you a keener ability to discern the will of God through solitude with him in the...
Sustainable Outdoor Ministry Relies On Good Student Ministry
By aligning your outdoor ministry with the youth and college programs you build sustainability into your outdoor ministry. Without sustainability, outdoor ministry programs usually only last a couple of years and then wane.
U.S. Universities & Colleges that offer Christian Outdoor Education
There is a growing number of organizations and Christian colleges that offer outdoor education. Our Recommended Outdoor Programs List includes all of the colleges and organizations we recommend. Every year we award colleges and outdoor ministry programs with our Best Outdoor Programs Award if they meet our criteria.
Real Effects of Urbanization & Why Churches Need Outdoor Ministries
One of the most significant macro developments in human civilization is the migration toward the cities in the past one hundred years. Urbanization creates the need for young people to have more opportunities to get out into God’s creation. What can you do to help your church or favorite non-profit organization in your city prioritize getting young people out into God’s Creation?
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Books and Resources
Christian Outdoor Leadership, The Personality of Jesus and The Master Plan of Evangelism are books that have marked people’s lives and ministry philosophies around the world.
