Jan 20, 2020 | Discipleship, Evangelism, Full Spectrum Youth Ministry, Rhythm of Retreat, Youth Ministry
FULL SPECTRUM YOUTH MINISTRY? WHAT IS THAT? We’re going to be talking about it a lot this year. What is “Full Spectrum Youth Ministry” and what does it have to do with outdoor ministry? On a recent trip to Finland, I had the opportunity to come...
Dec 9, 2019 | Churches with Wilderness Adventure Ministry Programs, Leadership, What is Wilderness Ministry?, Youth Ministry
In my last post Your Soul Longs for a Higher Quality Life. Wilderness Experiences Offer a Path to Higher Standards, I talk about how wilderness experiences offer a taste of what our souls really long for. In this post, we will look at the role church-based wilderness...
Nov 25, 2019 | Adventure Theology, Adventure Therapy, What is Wilderness Ministry?, Wilderness Counseling, Youth Ministry
Wilderness is a place for asking unsettling questions. Questions like,”Why am I here? Why do I feel the way I do?”, “Where am I going?” Or even, “What does being a disciple of Jesus actually mean?” Our Soul is Made for a Higher Quality of Life I’m concerned...
Nov 12, 2019 | Community, Discipline, Encouragement, Leadership, Leaving a Legacy
You play a vital role to our world as a Christian outdoor leader. You are a guide to people who desperately need direction and plans for their life. Read my last post “Can Outdoor Leaders Change the World” for some more perspective on why I believe this is true. 2020...