Jan 27, 2014 | Experiential Teaching & Facilitation, Rhythm of Retreat, What is Wilderness Ministry?
It is critical in our increasingly urban world for people to have opportunities to meet Jesus through wilderness experiences. Wilderness ministry is about connecting people to Jesus Christ through outdoor adventure. Here are three things that people yearn form that...
Jan 22, 2014 | Churches with Wilderness Adventure Ministry Programs, Evangelism, Program Management, What is Outdoor Ministry?
One day he got into a boat with his disciples, and he said to them, “Let us go across to the other side of the lake.” So they set out… (Luke 8:22) Jesus intentionally used adventure to get to the hearts of his disciples. And having led youth ministries for over...
Dec 25, 2013 | Exposure, Teachable Moments, Wilderness Core Knowledge
You find out the strength of a wind by trying to walk against it, not by lying down. – C.S. Lewis Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with...
Dec 12, 2013 | Evangelism, Experiential Learning, Experiential Teaching & Facilitation
Since I am a fan of experiential learning, the surprise factor in this video is really well done. THE ELEMENT OF SURPRISE IN EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING This is an incredible real life illustration of extravagant and thoughtful generosity. It highlights the element of...
Dec 3, 2013 | Experiential Learning, Experiential Teaching & Facilitation, Identity, Money, Storytelling
A modern illustration of the Parable of the Widow’s Mite is just one click away. The event you are about to watch is experiential learning at it’s best. The widow Jesus described gave out of the little she had, and the heavens took notice and celebrated...