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...
Jul 31, 2014 | Compass, Experiential Teaching & Facilitation, Leadership Skills, Spiritual Formation
Men go abroad to wonder at the heights of mountains, at the huge waves of the sea, at the long courses of the rivers, at the vast compass of the ocean, at the circular motions of the stars, and they pass by themselves without wondering. – Saint Augustine THE...
Jul 23, 2014 | Experiential Teaching & Facilitation, Planning, Program Management, Wilderness Core Knowledge
Often times when I am in the wilderness I reflect on the things we do out there in the wild and how they might relate to life lessons back at home in the city. One of the more common routines that any wilderness traveler has to do daily is collect water from the...
Jul 22, 2014 | Experiential Teaching & Facilitation, Leadership Skills, Spiritual Formation, Wilderness Core Knowledge
I am a staunch advocate for experiential education. I am also committed to a sound biblical and theological understanding of how God uses experiences to transform people. In tying these two passions together I have wondered, “Is it the experience alone that...
Jul 21, 2014 | Adventure, Danger, Experiential Teaching & Facilitation, Leadership Development, Risk, Spiritual Formation, Technology, What is Wilderness Ministry?, Wilderness Core Knowledge
I read this quote today after spending several hours behind my desk. If you spend a lot of time behind a desk, a laptop, or a smartphone, then maybe you’ll take pause as I did … I don’t think this is a critique on those who have to work from a desk,...
