Sep 11, 2014 | Leadership Skills, Program Management
My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me. -John 10:27 THE WORLD NEEDS MORE SHEPHERD-LIKE OUTDOOR LEADERS Do we love adventure for what we get out of it, or do we love it because it bends us more toward dependency on God? Leading others in the...
Aug 27, 2014 | Spiritual Formation, Wilderness Bible Studies, Wilderness Core Knowledge
“But when you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to your Father, who is unseen. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you.” -Matthew 6:6 This morning I got up really early for my quiet time with God which is becoming more...
Aug 22, 2014 | Leadership Development, Leadership Skills, Wilderness Core Knowledge
God has used the wilderness throughout all of history to tune up and shape leadership skills for his grand purposes in the world. One of the most straightforward texts in the Bible that illustrates the type of development a person can experience by spending regular...
Aug 5, 2014 | Experiential Teaching & Facilitation, Program Management
We all need people who will give us feedback. That’s how we improve. – Bill Gates Evaluation is one of the core values of outdoor leadership because it helps us improve. When we start a trip with a group we likely do some sort of “briefing”...
Aug 1, 2014 | Christian Colleges and Universities that offer Outdoor Leadership & Wilderness Ministry Courses/Degrees, Program Management
Colorado Christian University has been on my Recommend Outdoor Programs (ROP List) for a few years. Yet recently, CCU has made huge strides in their Outdoor Leadership Minor under the leadership of the department chair, Jim Doenges. I highly recommend their outdoor...
