Jan 24, 2020 | Facilitation, Leadership, Planning, Program Management, Top 20 Questions - How to Start a Wilderness Ministry
HOW DO I START & SUSTAIN A WILDERNESS MINISTRY IN MY CHURCH OR CITY? Do you love Jesus and time in the outdoors? Although we often can’t explain why, many people experience closeness with God by spending time in nature. Wilderness experiences rejuvenate us...
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...
